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Operating System 20Q

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of these interfaces allow the user to input data by speaking their commands?

a)

Nautral Language Interface

b)

Graphical User Interface

c)

Command Line Interface

2.

1. Without the Operating System the computer is useless

a)

True

b)

False

3.

System software is a set of_______________needed for a computer to_______________.

a)

program, work

b)

instructions , pause

c)

instructions, work

4.

Hardware and software cannot communicate without the Operating System

a)

True

b)

False

5.

The picture shows a type of user interface as a function of operating system

a)

Command Line

b)

Graphical user interface

c)

Natural Language Interface

6.
A computer uses ________ to organize all of the different files and applications that it contains.
a)
Folder
b)
Icons
c)
Trash Can
d)
Applications
7.
What is the purpose of an operating system?
a)
Manage software on computer
b)
Manage hardware on computer
c)
Manage all hardware & software on computer
8.
What is defragmentation?
a)
Rearranging files to occupy contiguous space.
b)
Speeding up processing.
c)
Rearranging the RAM.
d)
Rearranging processes queued for processing.
9.

Does a mobile device need an Operating System?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Sometimes

10.

What does OS stand for

a)

Organisation Startup

b)

Operating Startup

c)

Operating System

d)

Organisation System

11.

What does GUI stand for

a)

Graphics Use Icons

b)

Give Up Instantly

c)

Go Under Icon

d)

Graphical User Interface

12.

Which of the following is the collection of stored settings that ensure your customizations are in effect whenever you log on?

a)

Your user profile

b)

Your domain

c)

Your lock screen

d)

Your permission level

13.

Which of these tasks is a function of the operating system?

a)

Scanning a photograph

b)

Copying a file

c)

Producing a database report

d)

Adding data to a spreadsheet

14.

a set of instructions which control the computer is....

a)

Hardware

b)

Software

c)

Firmware

d)

Loungewear

15.
A computer uses ________ to organize all of the different files and applications that it contains.
a)
Folder
b)
Icons
c)
Trash Can
d)
Applications
16.

The operating system is a type of

a)

system software

b)

general purpose software

c)

utility software

d)

application software

17.

When you move a file from one folder to another the data moves on your storage device.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

RAM is a finite resource, What does Finite mean?

a)

An unlimited amount of data.

b)

A limited amount of data.

c)

A scalable amount of data.

d)

An unknown amount of data.

19.

What does WIMP stand for?

a)

Windows, Internet, Macs and Phones

b)

Windows, Icons, Mouse, Photos

c)

Windows, Icons, Menus, Pointers

d)

Windows, Images, Mouse, Phones

20.

All GUIs use WIMP features?

a)

True

b)

False