CAT 1 Computer studies

Question 1

What does GUI stand for?

Accepted Answer

Graphical User Interface

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a reason to partition a hard disk?

Accepted Answer

To improve network performance

Question 3

In a GUI-based operating system, users interact through icons and menus instead of typing commands.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a function of an operating system?

Accepted Answer

Compiling source code

Question 5

The kernel is the core component of an operating system.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

A multi-user operating system allows only one user to access the system at a time.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 7

The Clipboard in Windows is used for permanent file storage.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 8

Which of the following file extensions is associated with system files?

Accepted Answer

.dll

Question 9

Which operating system is an example of a single-user, single-tasking system?

Accepted Answer

MS-DOS

Question 10

What is an operating system?

Accepted Answer

A set of programs that manage computer resources

Question 11

What is the purpose of job scheduling in an operating system?

Accepted Answer

To allocate processing time among tasks

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