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WorksheetsQuiz 3.1 - Operating Systems
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 45mins
A(n) ______________________ converts user's interactions into computer code for the processor.
Utility Program
CPU
What is the primary function of an operating system (OS)?
To provide internet connectivity
To allow the end-user to interact with the computer
To manufacture computer hardware
To design software applications
Which operating system is most widely used in the world's workstations?
Linux
macOS
Microsoft Windows
Android
What does GUI stand for in the context of operating systems?
General User Interface
Graphical User Interface
Global User Interface
Guided User Interface
Which company develops macOS?
Microsoft
Apple
IBM
Which of the following is NOT an operating system?
MS Windows
macOS
Linux
Which component is responsible for storing data temporarily while the computer is running?
Hard drive
RAM
CPU
Video card
What is the role of the CPU in a computer system?
To store data permanently
To execute commands and perform calculations
To provide audio output
To display video content
What is the function of a hard drive in a computer system?
To process data
To store data permanently
To provide network connectivity
To output video signals
Which of the following device is compatible with the Android OS?
iPhone
Galaxy Phone
Desktop PC
Apple PC
A small, malicious program that can take control of your computer and damage the data and applications.
(a)
The ability of a computer system to handle multiple programs all working at the same time.
An account that allows a user to manage other users and features on an operating system.
Which of the following is the background of the desktop?
Lock screen
Welcome screen
Taskbar
Wallpaper
Which of the following are small pictures representing files, folders and programs?
Lock screens
Icons
Items
Tasks
Which operating system is commonly used for console gaming?
PlayStation OS
Iphone OS
TVOS
Chrome OS
Which console gaming operating system is developed by Microsoft?
PlayStation OS
Nintendo OS
Steam OS
Xbox OS
An operating system is a----------------
Application software
Web browser
Hardware
System software
What is the purpose of an operating system?
To create software applications
To manage the computer's hardware and software resources
To connect computers over the internet
To design computer games
Microsoft Word is an example of an operating system
False
True
A ______________________ is the combination of hardware architecture and Operating System used to run software.
Hard Drive
Operating System
Platform
CPU
Match the following key terms and definitions.
Start Menu
A pop up menu that is used to locate all installed programs on a computer.
Taskbar
The bar provided by Windows to locate and launch programs and view notifications.
Desktop
Main area of the screen where open applications are used.
What is the name of the Operating System represented by the following
Windows
Mac
Android
Linux
Label these hardware
Motherboard
CPU
RAM
Hard drive
Which of these is the most widely used operating system software in the world?
iOS
Android
