Worksheetsc9c6 operating system
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 12mins
A computer needs both hardware and software to work
true
false
What manages the hardware and runs the software?
Computer Systems
Dedicated Systems
Embedding Systems
Operating Systems
Which of these is not a function of an OS:
Provide a user interface
Communicate with hardware
Allow the computer to multi-task
Improves CPU performance
What does GUI stand for?
Genuine Umpire Impressions
Graphical User Interface
Graphic Up Industry
How can the OS help manage security of the system?
The OS can hire backup
User accounts may be password protected
Files can self destruct after a set time
Which of these is an example of an operating system?
Windows
Word
Excel
PS3
Application software is...
help the user run specific tasks like word processors, web browser, email, clients, games, etc
run tasks like the operating systems, utilities, etc
help the user run things down
run tasks like the doing my homework, revision, etc
Smart phones don't need operating systems, only computers do.
True
False
what is this operating system called
windows
mac os x
linux
penguin dude
1. Without the Operating System the computer is useless
True
False
Which of the following is not an example of an OS for Smart phone?
UNIX
IOS
Windows Phone 7
Android
What type of operating system is Windows 10?
Single-user OS
Multi-user OS
Single-user operating systems can have multiple user accounts.
True
False
How does the OS handle file management?
Deals with movement, editing and deletion of data
Colour codes data
Translates data into binary
How many applications can be processed by the CPU at a time?
1
2
3
Several
Which of the following Windows dialog box features allows you to select several options?
Drop-down lists
Radio buttons
Check boxes
Command buttons
What is the best way to shut down a computer?
Press the power button on the computer case.
Click Start, Power, Shut down, then let the process complete.
Press CTRL+ALT+DEL twice.
Press ESC.
