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Worksheets0417 components of the computer system. 1.3
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
What is the name of the special software that enables computer systems to function and allows users to communicate with them?
Operating systems (OS)
Application programs
Device drivers
System utilities
Which of the following is not a general task for a typical operating system?
Control of the input, output and backing storage devices
Supervising the loading, running and storage of applications programs
Dealing with errors that occur in application programs
Developing new software for the computer system
How does an operating system maintain security of the whole computer system?
By encrypting all the data on the computer
By requiring users to enter passwords or biometric data
By scanning the computer for viruses and malware
By blocking unauthorized access to the computer resources
What is the name of the record that an operating system keeps of the computer usage?
Computer log
Computer history
Computer report
Computer diary
What is the term for the way an operating system allows communication between user and the computer system?
User interface
User feedback
User experience
User interaction
What does CLI stand for?
Command Line Interface
Command Line Instruction
Command Line Interpreter
Command Line Interaction
What is the main disadvantage of using a CLI?
It requires the user to type in instructions
It is slow and tedious to use
It has a steep learning curve
All of the above
What is the main advantage of using a CLI?
It allows the user to choose options from menus
It allows the user to open software easily
It allows the user to communicate directly with the computer
It allows the user to save or load files quickly
What is the name of the CLI in Windows?
Command Prompt
Command Shell
Command Window
Command Terminal
What does GUI stand for?
Graphical User Interface
Graphical User Instruction
Graphical User Interaction
Graphical User Interpretation
What is the main advantage of using a GUI over a CLI?
It allows the user to interact with the computer using pictures or symbols
It allows the user to type in a number of commands
It allows the user to communicate directly with the computer
It allows the user to learn a number of commands
What is the name of the technology that uses windows, icons, menus and pointing devices for GUI?
WIMP
WAMP
WISP
WAVE
What is the name of the device that controls the cursor on the screen in a WIMP GUI?
Keyboard
Mouse
Touchpad
Joystick
What is the name of the icon that represents the desktop in Windows Explorer?
Desktop
Home
Screen
Folder
What is the name of the software that manages the interaction between windows, applications and window system in a WIMP GUI?
Window manager
Window controller
Window operator
Window handler
What is the name of the interaction technique that uses fingers to perform actions such as pinching and rotating on a touch screen device?
Post-WIMP
Pre-WIMP
Anti-WIMP
Pro-WIMP
Which user interface requires the user to type in commands to interact with the system?
CLI
GUI
Both
None
Which user interface uses graphical elements such as windows, icons, menus, and pointing devices to interact with the system?
CLI
GUI
Both
None
Which user interface is more user-friendly and intuitive?
CLI
GUI
Both
None
Which user interface consumes more computer memory?
CLI
GUI
Both
None
What is the device that is used to click on icons and launch applications in a WIMP GUI?
Keyboard
Mouse
Touchpad
Joystick
What is the device that is used to click on icons and launch applications in a WIMP GUI?
Keyboard
Mouse
Touchpad
Joystick
What are the graphical elements that represent applications in a GUI?
Windows
Icons
Menus
Cursors
What is the name of the interaction technique that uses fingers to perform actions such as pinching and rotating on a touch screen device?
Post-WIMP
Pre-WIMP
Anti-WIMP
Pro-WIMP
What is the main disadvantage of using a GUI over a CLI?
It consumes more computer memory
It is slower to execute commands
It has less features and functions
All of the above
What is the name of the software that manages the interaction between windows, applications and window system in a WIMP GUI?
Window manager
Window controller
Window operator
Window handler
Who would use a CLI to develop new software or locate errors in a computer system?
A programmer
An analyst
A technician
All of the above
Who would use a GUI to run software, play games or store/manipulate photographs?
An end-user
A gamer
A photographer
All of the above
What is the main advantage of using a GUI over a CLI?
It allows the user to interact with the computer using pictures or symbols
It allows the user to type in a number of commands
It allows the user to communicate directly with the computer
It allows the user to learn a number of commands
What is the name of the user interface that uses the human voice to give commands to a computer system?
Dialogue-based user interface
Graphical user interface
Command line interface
Touch screen interface
Which interface does not require a driver to take their hands off the steering wheel?
Dialogue-based interface
Gesture-based interface
Keyboard-based interface
Mouse-based interface
Which interface can be used as a security feature by using voice recognition to identify a person?
Gesture-based interface
Dialogue-based interface
Keyboard-based interface
Mouse-based interface
Which interface may only accept a limited number of movements and may take several attempts to find out exactly what finger movements are recognised?
Dialogue-based interface
Gesture-based interface
Keyboard-based interface
Mouse-based interface
Which interface is very natural for a human operator and does not require any training to interface with the computer?
Dialogue-based interface
Gesture-based interface
Keyboard-based interface
Mouse-based interface
Which interface is still unreliable, with many commands not being recognised or needing to be repeated several times, especially if there is background noise?
Gesture-based interface
Keyboard-based interface
Dialogue-based interface
Mouse-based interface
