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System Software Revision Quiz
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Supplies an interface for the user (GUI / CLI) & important utilities for managing the computer.
Linux
iOS
Unix
Operating System
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What does it mean for an OS to be multi-tasking?
Switching quickly between many processes seems simultaneous.
The system uses both GUI and CLI.
The system can manage multiple networked users concurrently.
The same as multiprocessing.
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What is an Operating System (OS)?
An utility, such as Disk Defragmenter, or Disk Clean-up
A user application, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, or Access
Controls & organises a device's basic functions & operation
An antivirus program, such as AVG, Avast, Norton, McAfee
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What are some of the advantages of a GUI?
Colourful and user-friendly.
Intuitive and easy to navigate without memorising commands.
Commands are entered directly to perform a task.
Uses less memory and processing power.
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Allows multiple applications to run at the same time
Utilities program
Memory management
CPU management
Multi-tasks
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Describe a User Interface (UI).
Both input and output devices that communicate with the user
Input devices that allow a user to communicate e.g keyboard.
Output devices such as a monitor or screen.
Means through which a device and user interact, e.g GUI, CLI
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Which ones are operating systems?
Mac OS
Android (based on Linux)
Windows
Linux
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Which would be the most suitable user interface to use with a cashpoint machine?
GUI
Menu Driven Interface
None of them
CLI
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Functions of the operating system?
Transfers programs in & out of memory, allocates free space.
Creates a file system to organise files and directories
Provides a user interface for user to interact with device
Removes viruses and malware
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Describe the main tasks that OS's do.
An applications program, such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Scans files and prevents viruses from infecting your device.
Manages the hardware on your mobile phone, e.g iOS, Android.
Manages computer hardware and software resources, e.g Linux.
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Which user interface allows the user to interact with the computer by typing instructions?
Command line interface
Tangible user interface
Menu driven interface
Graphical user interface
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Feature of CLI
It uses less memory
It uses more memory
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Which users are command line interfaces best used by?
Experts
Novices
Children
The elderley
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Select more tasks an OS does.
Deals with errors and user instructions.
Provides the interface between the user and the computer.
Maintains security and access rights of users.
Opens, edits, and saves changes to files such as MS Word
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Which operating system makes extensive use of a command line interface?
Linux
macOS
Android
Windows 10
