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Bridge Course - OS

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Naira is using her computer to run various applications. She notices that there is a program that manages all the hardware components of her computer, ensuring everything works smoothly.

a)

Operating System

b)

User

c)

Application Software

d)

I/O Devices

2.

Imagine a team of software developers working on a new application. They aim to ensure that the application is user-friendly, performs efficiently, and is reliable under various conditions. What are the 3 main goals they should focus on while developing the application?

a)

Reliability. Functionality. Both.

b)

Durabiity. Functionality. Both

c)

Resiliency. Attainability. Both

d)

Convenience. Efficiency. Both

3.

Imagine Avani is starting her computer for the first time after purchasing it. What is the initial program that runs when her computer is powered up or rebooted?

a)

Interrupt

b)

Monitor Call

c)

Bootstrap Program

d)

Program File

4.

Aditi is learning about the components of a computer system. She discovers that there is a crucial part that acts as the heart of the Operating System.

a)

Kernel

b)

CPU

c)

System Unit

d)

Motherboard

5.

Aisha is working on a software application that allows different parts of the program to run concurrently, improving efficiency and performance.

a)

Multi-user

b)

Multitasking

c)

Multiprocessing

d)

Multithreading

6.

Advait is trying to decide which operating system to install on his new laptop. He wants to choose one that is user-friendly and visually appealing. Which of the following is a feature of the Windows operating system?

a)

Case-sensitive file names

b)

GUI-based interface

c)

Open-source licensing

d)

Command-line only interface

7.

Dhruv is trying to use his laptop for an important presentation, but it seems to be off. He wonders what the process of starting or restarting a computer or mobile device is called.

a)

Booting

b)

Lauching 

c)

Loading

d)

Keying

8.

Mira is setting up her new computer and is curious about the different components. She learns that the part of the computer that can be seen and touched is called __________________.

a)

Operating System

b)

Hardware

c)

Software

d)

Browser

9.

Avyaan is trying to understand different types of software. He comes across various programs and applications. Which of the following are operating systems?

a)

Bing, Google, Yahoo, Siri

b)

Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel

c)

Google Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer

d)

Mac OSX, Unix, Linux, Windows 10

10.

Imagine Nikita is trying to run a new application on her computer. However, she notices that the application is not functioning properly. She wonders what software is responsible for allowing the hardware to interact with the applications she uses.

a)

The web browser software

b)

The BIOS system software

c)

The operating system software

d)

Google

11.

Aarav is known as the "brain" of his team because he receives information and carries out commands. He tells other members of the team what to do and when to do it.

a)

processor (CPU)

b)

motherboard

c)

power supply

d)

hard drive

12.

Akhil is using his computer to complete a project for school. He needs to use different programs that perform specific tasks, such as writing, designing, and calculating.

a)

Operating system

b)

Application software

c)

Computer hardware

d)

Output device Input device.

13.

In a bustling tech company, a team of developers is working on a new application. They need a software that manages computer hardware resources and provides common services for their program to function smoothly.

a)

Application software

b)

System software

c)

Operating system

d)

Computer hardware

14.

Shreya is using her computer to run various applications and manage the operating system. What are these examples of?

a)

hardware

b)

Network

c)

People

d)

Software

15.

Krish is a student who uses various software tools for his school projects. He often relies on different applications for writing reports, analyzing data, managing information, and creating presentations. What type of software is he using?

a)

Operating system

b)

Device driver

c)

Application software

d)

Computer hardware

16.

Siya is working on her computer and wants to listen to music while also writing a report. This ability to perform more than one computer task at the same time is known as -------------------- in an operating system.

a)

Multiprocessing

b)

Multitasking

c)

Multipurpose

d)

Multi-user

17.

In a busy office, multiple employees, including Alisha and Kabir, have their own individual accounts on a shared computer system. This setup allows them to work with various programs and peripheral devices simultaneously without interfering with each other's tasks. What is this setup called?

a)

Multiprocessing

b)

Multitasking

c)

Multipurpose

d)

Multi-user

18.

Aarav is trying to understand the different types of programs that control or maintain the operations of his computer and its devices. He comes across several options and needs to identify the correct category. Which type of programs is he looking for?

a)

Software

b)

System Software

c)

Application software

d)

Utility program

19.

Myra is looking for tools that can help her manage her daily tasks more efficiently. She wonders which type of programs are specifically designed to assist users in being more productive with their personal tasks. __________________ 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

20.

Ananya is trying to use a new software application on her computer. She wonders what component of the system helps her interact with the application and the computer’s hardware. 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

21.

Aashi is setting up a new computer system for her office that will manage all the network resources. She needs to choose an operating system that is designed specifically to support a network. Which type of operating system should she select?

a)

Stand-alone OS

b)

Server OS

c)

Mobile OS

d)

Free OS

22.

Ananya is using her smartphone to navigate through a new city. She wonders what type of operating system is embedded on her device, which resides on a ROM chip. She thinks about the different types of operating systems available. What type of operating system is it?

a)

Stand-alone OS

b)

Server OS

c)

Mobile OS

d)

Free OS

23.

Aashi is exploring different types of mobile operating systems for her new smartphone. She is considering various options but is unsure which one is not a mobile OS. She thinks about the following: Except for

a)

iOS

b)

Symbian OS

c)

Linux OS

d)

Android OS

24.

In a bustling city, there is a central traffic control system that manages the flow of vehicles and pedestrians. Select the answer that describes the function of this traffic control system.

a)

Manages the city resources and allows vehicles and pedestrians to move safely and efficiently

b)

Requests service from the traffic management system based on the main control unit or to sub-control units

c)

Organizes traffic data in an effective manner and is tailored to the specific characteristics of the city

d)

Provides an interface for users of the traffic system which allows access to the services of the control system

25.

Arjun just bought a new computer and is excited to set it up. He knows that software consists of two types: System Software (OS) and Application Software (Apps). Which one of the following statements is true?

a)

The OS is always installed first on the computer, then the applications (like games) are installed later.

b)

The software applications (apps) are always installed first before the Operating System (OS).

c)

The Operating System is not important to be installed in a computer.

d)

Both the Operating System (OS) and the applications can be installed at the same time.

26.

Campus ID

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27.

Full name

4 lines