WorksheetsOperating and application systems
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 7mins
The operating system manages the simultaneous execution of multiple applications, this feature is known as
(a)
What is the primary role of an operating system in a computer system?
To provide power to the hardware
To install new applications
To control the computer's hardware resources and provide services to applications
To manage the internet connection
What is the primary role of a Database Management System (DBMS)?
Create documents and edit text
Store, retrieve, and manage data in a structured format
Perform mathematical calculations
Edit and manipulate images
Which type of software is used for designing 3D models and engineering blueprints?
Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software
Spreadsheet software
Graphic processing software
Database management software
Which operating system function allows applications to communicate with external hardware like printers and monitors?
Disk management
Peripheral communication
Networking
Networking
What feature of an operating system ensures that files are not accidentally overwritten by different applications?
Peripheral communication
Memory management
Disk access and data management
Resource monitoring
Which of the following is not a peripheral device?
Mouse
Keyboard
Printer
CPU
A common method of user authentication in an operating system is through inputing a (a) and password.
In terms of multitasking, how does a single-CPU system manage multiple applications at the same time?
By creating additional CPUs
By allocating separate memory for each task
By suspending unused applications
By sharing CPU time between applications
A spreadsheet software application organizes data into rows and (a)
