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OPERATING SYSTEM

Total questions: 63

Worksheet time: 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A computer needs both hardware and software to work

a)

true

b)

false

2.

What manages the hardware and runs the software?

a)

Computer Systems

b)

Dedicated Systems

c)

Embedding Systems

d)

Operating Systems

3.

What is a good definition of software?

a)

parts of a computer that are soft

b)

Parts of a computer that you can't see

c)

A set of rules that tell a computer what to do

d)

games

4.

What does GUI stand for?

a)

Genuine Umpire Impressions

b)

Graphical User Interface

c)

Graphic Up Industry

5.

Which of these is an example of an operating system?

a)

Windows

b)

Word

c)

Excel

d)

PS3

6.

Application software is...

a)

help the user run specific tasks like word processors, web browser, email, clients, games, etc

b)

run tasks like the operating systems, utilities, etc

c)

help the user run things down

d)

run tasks like the doing my homework, revision, etc

7.

what is this operating system called

a)

windows

b)

mac os x

c)

linux

d)

penguin dude

8.

The term OS is short for?

a)

Apple

b)

Operating Software

c)

Operating System

d)

Overload System

9.
A computer can function without an operating system
a)
True
b)
False
10.
Which of the following is the process of starting or restarting a computer or mobile device?
a)
Booting
b)
Lauching 
c)
Loading
d)
Keying
11.
A(n) ______________________ is the most important software that runs on a computer.
a)
Operating System
b)
Windows
c)
Anti Virus
d)
iOS
12.
Which of the following is the most recent version of Windows?
a)
Windows 8
b)
Windows 7
c)
Windows 10
13.

The screen that you see when your computer has finished starting up is called the ____________.

a)

Task Bar

b)

Start up screen

c)

Home

d)

Desktop

14.
What operating system is this a symbol of?
a)
Mac OS X
b)
Linux
c)
Windows
15.

A computer uses ________ hold files

a)

Folder

b)

Icons

c)

Recycle bin

d)

Applications

16.
Software is a series of ____________ that tells a computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them.
a)
data
b)
information
c)
instruction
d)
utility
17.
________________programs that control or maintain the operations of the computer and its devices.
a)
Software
b)
System Software
c)
Application software
d)
Utility program
18.
_________________are programs that designed to help users to be more productive with their personal tasks.
a)
Software
b)
System Software
c)
Application software
d)
Utility program
19.
Function of system software is to serve as the _________ between the user, the application software, and the computer’s hardware
a)
interface
b)
program
c)
application
d)
server
20.
There are three(3) types of system software
a)
True
b)
False
21.
____________a set of programs containing instructions that work together to coordinate all the activities among computer hardware resources
a)
Operating system
b)
System Software
c)
Application software
d)
Utility program
22.
_____________is a type of system software allows that allow a user to perform  maintenance-type tasks
a)
Operating system
b)
System Software
c)
Application software
d)
Utility program
23.
There are four(4) types of operating system
a)
True
b)
False
24.
________ is a complete operating system that works on a desktop computer, notebook computer, or mobile computing device.
a)
Stand-alone OS
b)
Server OS
c)
Mobile OS
d)
Free OS
25.
________ is an operating system that is designed specifically to support a network.
a)
Stand-alone OS
b)
Server OS
c)
Mobile OS
d)
Free OS
26.
________ is an embedded operating system resides on a ROM chip on a mobile device or consumer electronic device.
a)
Stand-alone OS
b)
Server OS
c)
Mobile OS
d)
Free OS
27.
These are example of Stand-alone OS Except for
a)
Ubuntu
b)
Linux
c)
Microsoft Mac
d)
Mac OS X
28.
These are example of Server OS Except for
a)
Linux
b)
OpenSolaris
c)
Solaris
d)
Microsoft Windows 10
29.
These are example of Mobile OS Except for
a)
iOS
b)
Symbian OS
c)
Linux OS
d)
Android OS
30.
Process of restarting a computer or  mobile devices while it remains powered on.
a)
Cold boot
b)
Warm boot
31.
Process of starting a computer or mobile devices from a state when it is powered off completely is known as
a)
Cold boot
b)
Warm boot
32.
The picture shows a type of user interface as a function of operating system
a)
Command Line
b)
Graphical user interface
33.
The picture shows a type of user interface as a function of operating system
a)
Command line
b)
Graphical user interface
34.

Windows 7 and Windows Vista are examples of:

a)

IOS Phone

b)

Android

c)

Microsoft Windows

35.

1. Without the Operating System the computer is useless

a)

True

b)

False

36.

An Operating System is a program that helps the user to communicate between the software and ___________

a)

Memory

b)

Hardware

37.

Which of the following is not an example of an OS for Smart phone?

a)

UNIX

b)

IOS

c)

Windows Phone 7

d)

Android

38.

This symbols represents

a)

Microsoft Windows

b)

IOS

c)

Android

39.

Which of these symbols represent UNIX?

a)
b)
c)
40.

Most people have this Operating System on their Computer System.

a)

UNIX

b)

LINUX

c)

IOS

d)

Microsoft Windows

41.

System software is a set of_______________needed for a computer to_______________.

a)

program, work

b)

instructions , pause

c)

instructions, work

42.

The Operating System is a program that allows different ____________ and various pieces of hardware to _________with each other.

a)

application, software

b)

software , application

c)

application , communicate

d)

software, communicate

43.

Hardware and software cannot communicate without the Operating System

a)

True

b)

False

44.
A(n) ______________________ is the most important software that runs on a computer.
a)
Operating System
b)
Windows
c)
Anti Virus
d)
iOS
45.
What language do operating systems use?
a)
The operators language
b)
Binary Code
c)
Code
d)
XOXO
46.
Which of the following is not one of the most common operating systems for personal computers?
a)
Microsoft Windows
b)
IBM
c)
Linux
d)
Mac OS X
47.
Which of the following is the most recent version of Windows?
a)
Windows 8
b)
Windows 7
c)
Windows 10
48.
Where are deleted files sent to prevent you from accidentally deleting files?  
a)
Trash Can/Recycle Bin
b)
A folder
c)
They are automatically deleted
49.
What is the purpose of an operating system?
a)
Manage software on computer
b)
Manage hardware on computer
c)
Manage all hardware & software on computer
50.
Which of the following operating systems can you freely modify if you choose?
a)
OS X
b)
iOS
c)
BlackBerry
d)
Linux
51.
Function of system software is to serve as the _________ between the user, the application software, and the computer’s hardware
a)
interface
b)
program
c)
application
d)
server
52.
The picture shows a type of user interface as a function of operating system
a)
Command Line
b)
Graphical user interface
53.
The picture shows a type of user interface as a function of operating system
a)
Command line
b)
Graphical user interface
54.

The term OS is short for?

a)

Apple

b)

Operating Software

c)

Operating System

d)

Overload System

55.
A computer can function without an operating system
a)
True
b)
False
56.

Which of these is not a function of an OS:

a)

Provide a user interface

b)

Communicate with hardware

c)

Allow the computer to multi-task

d)

Improves CPU performance

57.

What does GUI stand for?

a)

Genuine Umpire Impressions

b)

Graphical User Interface

c)

Graphic Up Industry

58.
Which of the following statements is NOT true about user interfaces?
a)
A user interface instructs the computer how to display information on the screen.
b)
Most computers today use a command-line interface.
c)
GUI operating systems use menus and visual images such as buttons.
d)
A user interface controls how you enter data and instructions.
59.

Which is NOT a function of Operating Systems?

a)

Booting the Computer

b)

Networking

c)

Streaming content

d)

Device Management

60.

A computer needs both hardware and software to work

a)

true

b)

false

61.

How can the OS help manage security of the system?

a)

The OS can hire backup

b)

User accounts may be password protected

c)

Files can self destruct after a set time

62.
These are example of Mobile OS Except for
a)
iOS
b)
Symbian OS
c)
Linux OS
d)
Android OS
63.

Which one is not an operating system?

a)

iOX

b)

Windows

c)

Android

d)

Poloroid

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