Midterm Examination-ICSC0113- OS

Which operating system function is responsible for handling how programs use and share the computer’s memory?

• File management

• User interface design

• Network management

• Memory management

You are helping a classmate troubleshoot their computer. Instead of clicking on icons, they have to type specific commands in a black screen to open files or manage the system. What type of user interface are they using?

• Graphical User Interface (GUI)

• Command-Line Interface (CLI)

• Touchscreen Interface

• Voice User Interface (VUI)

What type of Operating System allows multiple programs to run by quickly switching between them, giving the user the illusion that they are running at the same time?

• Batch processing operating system

• Multi-programming operating system

• Real-time operating system

• Single-user operating system

Maria just bought a MacBook for her online classes. She notices that it easily connects with her iPhone and allows her to share files through AirDrop. To maximize her usage, she needs to identify the Operating System her laptop is using. Which OS is installed in Maria’s MacBook?

• Linux

• Windows

• Android

• MacOS

You are saving a school project on your computer when suddenly a message appears saying that the system detected a disk error and is attempting to repair it automatically. Which operating system function is being performed?

• Data encryption routine

• Disk fragmentation optimization

• File system backup process

• Error detection

YA Tech Company wants to improve collaboration among its employees. Each workstation has its own CPU and memory, but the company needs an operating system that can coordinate multiple independent computers over a network so they function as a unified system. Which type of Operating System best suits this setup?

• Distributed OS

• Network OS

• Batch OS

• Multi-Processing OS

A school is planning to upgrade its computer laboratory. The teacher suggests using Linux OS because it is secure, customizable, and freely available to the students. To check if learners can recall basic concepts, the teacher asks: What type of software is Linux?

• Proprietary

• Closed-source

• Open-source

• None of the above

You are teaching a friend how to use a new computer. The desktop shows icons, buttons, and menus that they can click to open applications. Which type of interface are they using?

• Command Line

• Touch Screen

• Graphical User Interface

• Voice Interface

Maria is editing a research paper in Microsoft Word while also listening to music through a media player. She notices that both applications are running at the same time without interfering with each other. Which Operating System service mainly ensures this smooth activity?

• File Management

• Memory Management

• Device Management

• Process Management

While working on an important report, Maria sends a document to the printer. In the middle of printing, the printer suddenly stops responding. The operating system immediately alerts her about the issue. Which operating system service is responsible for this notification?

• Security and Protection

• Interrupt Handling

• Command Interpretation

• Memory Allocation