1.1.2 Software

Which of the following is an example of an open-source operating system?

• Linux

• Windows

• iOS

• Android

Which operating system is widely used in Apple devices?

• iOS

• Android

• Windows

• Linux

What does the user interface tool of an operating system allow?

• Allows the user to interact with the computer

• Manages memory allocation

• Stores files in logical structure

• Allocates user accounts

What is the role of device drivers in an operating system?

• Allow peripheral devices to communicate with the CPU

• Manage user accounts

• Store files in folders

• Allocate memory

What is multitasking in the context of an operating system?

• Ensuring all tasks appear to run simultaneously

• Managing device drivers

• Allocating user accounts

• Storing files in folders

Why is file management important in an operating system?

• It allows users to organize and store files efficiently

• It manages device drivers

• It allocates user accounts

• It ensures multitasking

How does user management enhance security in an operating system?

• By allocating accounts and setting permissions

• By storing files in folders

• By managing device drivers

• By ensuring multitasking

What is the benefit of memory management in an operating system?

• Prevents data corruption and stores data in correct locations

• Allows multitasking

• Allocates user accounts

• Manages device drivers

Which tool of an operating system is responsible for ensuring that all tasks appear to run at the same time?

• Multitasking

• File management

• User management

• Device drivers

What does defragmentation do to data stored on a hard drive?

• Groups data together.

• Deletes all data.

• Encrypts data.

• Compresses data.