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M1:U3, 4.2.3 TO - Operating Systems Prac

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which type of user interface is primarily used by IT and other tech professionals?

a)

Graphical user interface (GUI)

b)

Command line interface

c)

Touchscreen interface

d)

Keyboard interface

2.

What is the purpose of an operating system in relation to hardware and application software?

a)

To interpret raw physical signals from hardware and pass them to software

b)

To provide a user interface for hardware and software to interact

c)

To manage disk storage and file organization

d)

To ensure security and prevent malicious files from accessing the computer

3.

Which operating system is commonly used for gaming consoles, televisions, and smart cars?

a)

Android

b)

iOS

c)

Windows

d)

Firmware

4.

What is the purpose of disk management software in an operating system?

a)

To create, delete, open, or rename files and folders

b)

To keep storage devices well organized and maintained

c)

To manage processes and memory allocation

d)

To configure access control and protection settings

5.

Which type of user account in an operating system has TOP LEVEL rights and privileges?

a)

Standard user account

b)

Guest user account

c)

Power user account

d)

Administrative user account

6.

Which operating system type is designed to interface with multiple computer systems and provide services?

a)

Workstation

b)

Server

c)

Mobile device

d)

Embedded system

7.

What is the purpose of device management in an operating system?

a)

To provide an interface between applications and hardware

b)

To manage disk storage and file organization

c)

To interpret instructions from connected hardware

d)

To control access and protect sensitive information

8.

Which operating system type is commonly used for laptops, desktops, and all-in-one computers?

a)

Workstation

b)

Server

c)

Mobile device

d)

Embedded system

9.

What is the purpose of file management in an operating system?

a)

To provide an interface between the computer and the user

b)

To manage applications installed on a system

c)

To keep storage devices well organized and maintained

d)

To create, delete, open, or rename files and folders

10.

Which operating system type is commonly used for hand-held devices such as smartphones and tablets?

a)

Workstation

b)

Server

c)

Mobile device

d)

Embedded system

11.

What is the purpose of access control and protection in an operating system?

a)

To provide an interface between the computer and the user

b)

To manage applications installed on a system

c)

To restrict access and preserve sensitive information

d)

To interpret instructions from connected hardware

12.

What is the purpose of process and memory management in an operating system?

a)

To provide an interface between the computer and the user

b)

To manage applications installed on a system

c)

To run processes in an orderly way and prevent resource clogs

d)

To keep storage devices well organized and maintained

13.

Which part of the OS would this MOST likely represent?

a)

GUI

b)

CLI

c)

DiskUI

d)

KLI

14.

Which part of the OS would the MOST likely represent?

a)

Disk Management

b)

File Management

c)

Application Management

d)

Process/Memory Management

e)

Service Management

15.

Which part of the OS would the MOST likely represent?

a)

Disk Management

b)

File Management

c)

Application Management

d)

Process/Memory Management

e)

Service Management

16.

Which part of the OS would the MOST likely represent?

a)

Disk Management

b)

File Management

c)

Application Management

d)

Process/Memory Management

e)

Service Management

17.

Organize these options into the right categories according to OPERATING SYSTEM TYPES

Categorize the following

runs on a laptop

includes additional roles

handheld use

has various classifications

interface with many computers

useful for on the go computing

Windows 10/MacOS/Linux

more resources, like storage/RAM

KaiOS/Android/iOS

Workstation
Server
Mobile
18.

This picture BEST represents what OS?

a)

Workstation

b)

Server

c)

Mobile

19.

This picture BEST represents what OS?

a)

Workstation

b)

Server

c)

Mobile

20.

This picture BEST represents what OS?

a)

Workstation

b)

Server

c)

Mobile

21.

This picture BEST represents what OS?

a)

Workstation

b)

Server

c)

Mobile

22.

One of these most important principles in ​ (a)   security is the principle of ​ (b)   privilege.

Choose from the below words
network
least
OS
most