4.1 The purpose and functions of operating systems

What is the primary purpose of an operating system?

• To run application software

• To manage hardware directly

• To provide an interface between the user and the hardware

• To encrypt data

Which of the following is NOT a vital role performed by an operating system?

• File management

• Memory management

• Interrupt handling

• Word processing

Which characteristic best describes a Graphical User Interface (GUI)?

• Text-based and highly efficient

• Successive menus with single options

• Visual, interactive, and intuitive

• Responds to spoken language

Which type of user interface is text-based, less resource-intensive, and often used by advanced users for automating processes with scripts?

• Graphical User Interface (GUI)

• Command Line Interface (CLI)

• Menu-driven interface

• Natural Language Interface