WorksheetsOperating System and Utilities
Total questions: 25
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
What is a good definition of software?
parts of a computer that are soft
Parts of a computer that you can't see
A set of rules that tell a computer what to do
games
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
How does the OS handle file management?
Deals with movement, editing and deletion of data
Colour codes data
Translates data into binary
Which of these is an example of an operating system?
Windows
Word
Excel
PS3
What can an operating system do?
Allow the hardware and software to communicate?
Make a computer run faster
Make tea
carry out hospital operations
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
Why is it important to keep the operating system up to date?
To impress your friends
To avoid buying a new one
To protect your computer form malware
Because it's the law
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
what is the main part of the operating system
user interface
kernel
system utilities
device drivers
Which of the following is the collection of stored settings that ensure your customizations are in effect whenever you log on?
Your user profile
Your domain
Your lock screen
Your permission level
Which of the followings is not GUI operating system?
DOS
Windows
iOS
Linux
