WorksheetsOperating Systems
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 18mins
There are 4 basic functions of the operating system one of which creates a (a) which is a visual representation of the computer displayed on a monitor
The (a) handles user interactions between user and kernal
Used for most home/office computers and for personal or business matters. It is also seen on servers and tablets (phones less successful).
Considered one of the most user-friendly and is a closed source OS
Unix
macOS
Windows
Android
There are 4 basic functions of the operating system, one of which provides methods to (a) the device from threats such as data loss or improper access
The tech tools PowerShell and Command Line interface are similar in that they are a way to issue commands via text only but PowerShell is more powerful
True
False
The user can’t modify the source code and/or distribute
Shareware
Open Source
Closedwaire
Closed Source
This has a centralized OS kernel which is responsible for managing the entire system. Is considered the mother of most OS (1965), is proprietary but some versions are free for development use
macOS
Linux
Unix
MS-Dos
This is a feature that can be found on different operating systems is where data is stored and and a way for the user to find the data.
File structures and paths
RAID storage system
manage multiple desktops
tech launch points
Is a non-computer OS, targeted for smartphones, open source and has it's own app store. Considered a flexible OS because users can tweak the OS as they wish.
iOS
Android
Windows
Linux
System Preferences and the Utility Folder are tech launch points for which operating system?
Windows
Android
Linux
macOS
The (a) is the primary interface between the OS and hardware
Label the diagram of an operating system and the order of components interacting with one another
A) hardware
B) application
C) shell
D) kernel
A) application
B) kernel
C) shell
D) hardware
A) application
B) shell
C) kernel
D) hardware
A) shell
B) application
C) kernel
D) hardware
This runs on proprietary hardware only, with an emphasis on speed, dependability and accuracy. It is partially open source but it's kernel is based on Unix.
iOS
Linux
Windows
macOS
Original source code is made freely available
Free Source
Closed Source
Open Source
Freeware
Control Panel containing add/remove programs, device manager and Troubleshooting are tech launch points for which operating system?
Windows
Android
Linux
macOS
This runs on proprietary hardware only, with an emphasis on security including strong encryption. It is closed source and has it's own app store
iOS
Linux
android
macOS
This is a feature that can be found on different operating systems for grouping your open applications and to increase productivity
File structures and paths
RAID storage system
manage multiple desktops
tech launch points
Some operating systems have the ability to manage multiple desktops. This feature is called what for macOS?
Task Manager
Spaces
Task View
Space Manager
There are 4 basic functions of the operating system, one of which gives (a) to programs in order to install, delete, move, shutdown or run programs.
This is open source, acts like Unix, composed of just the kernel and not the OS so that it can be built off of, and is has over 300 different types of distributions
Linux
macOS
Uni
Windows
is the highest folder in any folder-based hierarchy or disc, often denoted as (c:\) and can be followed by sub folders
Powershell Directory
Base Directory
Root Directory
Bottom Directory
Terminal is a common tech launch point for which 2 operating systems?
Windows
macOS
Android
Linux
Linux
iOS
macOS
Linux
Some operating systems have the ability to manage multiple desktops. This feature is called what for Windows?
Work Spaces
Spaces
Task View
Task Manager
What is the windows equivalent to the macOS “dock” bar?
(a)
There are 4 basic functions of the operating system one of which provides a method for programs to (a) with hardware
Which macOS feature is functionally equivalent to file explorer?
(a)
