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Quiz 3.1 - Operating Systems

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A(n) ______________________ converts user's interactions into computer code for the processor.

a)
Operating System
b)

Utility Program

c)
Anti Virus
d)

CPU

2.

What is the primary function of an operating system (OS)?

a)

To provide internet connectivity

b)

To allow the end-user to interact with the computer

c)

To manufacture computer hardware

d)

To design software applications

3.

Which operating system is most widely used in the world's workstations?

a)

Linux

b)

macOS

c)

Microsoft Windows

d)

Android

4.

What does GUI stand for in the context of operating systems?

a)

General User Interface

b)

Graphical User Interface

c)

Global User Interface

d)

Guided User Interface

5.

Which company develops macOS?

a)

Microsoft

b)

Google

c)

Apple

d)

IBM

6.

Which of the following is NOT an operating system?

a)

MS Windows

b)

macOS

c)

Linux

d)

Google

7.

Which component is responsible for storing data temporarily while the computer is running?

a)

Hard drive

b)

RAM

c)

CPU

d)

Video card

8.

What is the role of the CPU in a computer system?

a)

To store data permanently

b)

To execute commands and perform calculations

c)

To provide audio output

d)

To display video content

9.

What is the function of a hard drive in a computer system?

a)

To process data

b)

To store data permanently

c)

To provide network connectivity

d)

To output video signals

10.

Which of the following device is compatible with the Android OS?

a)

iPhone

b)

Galaxy Phone

c)

Desktop PC

d)

Apple PC

11.

A small, malicious program that can take control of your computer and damage the data and applications.

(a)  

12.

The ability of a computer system to handle multiple programs all working at the same time.

a)
Multitasking
b)
Multiprogramming
c)
Multithreading
d)
Multiprocessing
13.

An account that allows a user to manage other users and features on an operating system.

a)
Guest Account
b)
Standard User Account
c)
Administrator Account
d)
Limited Account
14.

Which of the following is the background of the desktop?

a)

Lock screen

b)

Welcome screen

c)

Taskbar

d)

Wallpaper

15.

Which of the following are small pictures representing files, folders and programs?

a)

Lock screens

b)

Icons

c)

Items

d)

Tasks

16.

Which operating system is commonly used for console gaming?

a)

PlayStation OS

b)

Iphone OS

c)

TVOS

d)

Chrome OS

17.

Which console gaming operating system is developed by Microsoft?

a)

PlayStation OS

b)

Nintendo OS

c)

Steam OS

d)

Xbox OS

18.
_____________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
19.
The picture shows a type of user interface as a function of operating system
a)
Command Line
b)
Graphical user interface
20.
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)
Home Screen/Desktop
21.
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
22.
In an interface like the one shown in the accompanying picture, a user types commands or presses special keys on the keyboard (such as function keys or key combinations) to enter data and instructions. What is the term for this kind of interface?
a)
Command-line interface
b)
Menu-driven interface
c)
Performance-monitor interface
d)
Graphical user interface (GUI)
23.

An operating system is a----------------

a)

Application software

b)

Web browser

c)

Hardware

d)

System software

24.

What is the purpose of an operating system?

a)

To create software applications

b)

To manage the computer's hardware and software resources

c)

To connect computers over the internet

d)

To design computer games

25.

Microsoft Word is an example of an operating system

a)

False

b)

True

26.

A ______________________ is the combination of hardware architecture and Operating System used to run software.

a)

Hard Drive

b)

Operating System

c)

Platform

d)

CPU

27.

Match the following key terms and definitions.

a)

Start Menu

1.

A pop up menu that is used to locate all installed programs on a computer.

b)

Taskbar

2.

The bar provided by Windows to locate and launch programs and view notifications.

c)

Desktop

3.

Main area of the screen where open applications are used.

28.

What is the name of the Operating System represented by the following

a)

1.

Windows

b)

2.

Mac

c)

3.

Android

d)

4.

Linux

29.

Label these hardware

30.

Which of these is the most widely used operating system software in the world?

a)
Windows
b)

iOS

c)
Macintosh
d)

Android