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WorksheetsModern Operating Systems
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
One of the capabilities of operating systems: Two or more users have individual accounts that allow them to work with programs and peripheral devices at the same time.
a)
Multi-user
b)
multiprocessing
c)
multitasking
d)
multithreading
2.
One of the capabilities of operating systems: The computer is capable of operating multiple applications at the same time.
a)
multi-user
b)
multitasking
c)
multiprocessing
d)
multi-threading
3.
One of the capabilities of operating systems: The operating system can support two or more CPUs.
a)
multi-user
b)
multitasking
c)
multiprocessing
d)
multi-threading
4.
One of the capabilities of operating systems: A program can be broken into smaller parts that are loaded as needed by the operating system. This feature allows different parts of a program to be run at the same time.
a)
multi-tasking
b)
multi-threading
c)
multiprocessing
d)
multi-user
5.
What is not one of the basic functions of an operating system?
a)
Manage applications
b)
Tracking the date and time
c)
Provide a user interface
d)
Control hardware access
6.
A user interface made up of a command prompt is called:
a)
Graphical User Interface
b)
Super User Interface
c)
Command Line Interface
d)
Command User Interface
7.
A user interface where the user interacts with menus and icons is called:
a)
Graphical User Interface
b)
Graphical Super Interface
c)
Command Line Interface
d)
Command Super Interface
8.
Which is NOT a characteristic of desktop operating systems?
a)
It supports a single user
b)
It runs single-user applications
c)
It supports print servers
d)
It shares files and folders on a small network with limited security
9.
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of a Network operating system?
a)
It is for use in a SOHO environment
b)
It provides increased security compared to desktop operating systems
c)
It runs multi-user applications
d)
It supports multiple users
10.
What should be done prior to performing an operating system upgrade?
a)
unplug the computer
b)
backup data
c)
create a folder on the desktop with user data
d)
check your email
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