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GBC Quiz: Year 9 Operating Systems

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main role of an operating system (OS)?

a)

To run computer games

b)

To manage hardware and software on a computer

c)

To connect to the internet

d)

To write documents automatically

2.

Which of the following is an example of an operating system?

a)

Google Docs

b)

Linux

c)

Facebook

d)

USB Drive

3.

What are the two main types of user interfaces in operating systems?

a)

Hardware and software

b)

Text-based and sound-based

c)

GUI and CLI

d)

Keyboard and Mouse

4.

What is the purpose of the Kernel in an operating system?

a)

It provides internet access

b)

It manages communication between hardware and software

5.

Which of the following is an example of file management in an OS?

a)

Playing a video game

b)

Deleting an old document from the desktop

c)

Opening a web browser

d)

Sending an email

6.

What type of operating system is commonly used in mobile phones?

a)

macOS

b)

Windows 10

c)

Android

d)

Linux Server

7.

Which OS security feature helps protect a computer from viruses?

a)

File Explorer

b)

Task Manager

c)

Firewall

d)

Volume Control

8.

How does a driver help an operating system?

a)

It controls internet connection speed

b)

It enables hardware, such as printers and keyboards, to communicate with the OS

c)

It speeds up the CPU

d)

It acts as an antivirus program

9.

What is one key difference between a single-user OS and a multi-user OS?

a)

A) A multi-user OS allows multiple people to log in and use the system at the same time

b)

B) A single-user OS can only be installed on smartphones

c)

C) A single-user OS requires more security than a multi-user OS

d)

D) A multi-user OS is only used for gaming

10.

Why is cross-platform development important in software creation?

a)

It helps developers create applications that work on multiple operating systems

b)

It makes operating systems run faster

c)

It allows computers to access the internet

d)

It is only used for mobile apps

11.

What is the function of virtual memory in an operating system?

a)

To increase the speed of the CPU

b)

To extend the available memory by using disk space

c)

To store user passwords securely

d)

To manage network connections

12.

Which of the following is a task performed by the operating system's process management?

a)

Creating spreadsheets

b)

Formatting a hard drive

c)

Allocating CPU time to various processes

d)

Designing user interfaces