6. What is the primary function of file maintenance in an operating system?

To organize and optimize file storage for efficiency and space.

8. What is the purpose of troubleshooting errors and faults in system management?

Identify & resolve issues preventing the system from functioning properly.

9. What does a file organization system allow in an operating system?

Users can organize files in directories & subdirectories for easy access.

7. Which of the following is true about data privacy in operating systems?

The OS should restrict unauthorized access to personal or sensitive data.

11. General skills or soft skills are needed in different jobs. Examples of general skills are:

Teamwork, communication and problem-solving.

3. What does an operating system do to manage hardware resources?

It monitors and allocates hardware resources such as CPU time and memory.

10. Which of the following best defines the role of an operating system in file security?

Secures files by preventing unauthorized access & maintaining permissions.

1. What is the main function of the CPU in a computer system?

Execute and process instructions from software applications.

12. What is the most effective way to upskill in today's job market?

Take courses, attend workshops, & gain relevant practical experience.

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Operating Systems 2

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A review of operating system and system management topics.

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6. What is the primary function of file maintenance in an operating system?
To create new files only.
To make files read-only.
To delete old or unused files permanently.
To organize and optimize file storage for efficiency and space.
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5. Which of the following is an example of a file manipulation task?
Formatting a disk.
Copying or renaming a file.
Troubleshooting hardware errors.
Installing a new operating system.
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8. What is the purpose of troubleshooting errors and faults in system management?
Identify & resolve issues preventing the system from functioning properly.
To upgrade the hardware components.
To monitor user interactions with the system.
To ensure the system is fully updated with the latest software.
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9. What does a file organization system allow in an operating system?
It prevents users from accessing any files in the system.
It only focuses on security features for file access.
Users can organize files in directories & subdirectories for easy access.
It exclusively focuses on the physical storage of files on a hard drive.
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7. Which of the following is true about data privacy in operating systems?
Operating systems only care about securing applications, not user data.
Data privacy is irrelevant if the user is the system administrator.
Data privacy is only necessary for file systems, not hardware components.
The OS should restrict unauthorized access to personal or sensitive data.
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11. General skills or soft skills are needed in different jobs. Examples of general skills are:
Cyber security, programming with Java and using SQL.
Teamwork, communication and problem-solving.
Coding, ethical hacking and data analysis.
Software engineering, web development and using machine language.
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3. What does an operating system do to manage hardware resources?
It monitors and allocates hardware resources such as CPU time and memory.
It doesn’t manage hardware resources.
It only manages software applications.
It executes user programs without managing resources.
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4. Which file type is commonly used for system configuration in Linux?
.sys
.config
.exe
.cfg
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10. Which of the following best defines the role of an operating system in file security?
Secures files by preventing unauthorized access & maintaining permissions.
It automatically formats the file system when files become corrupted.
It ensures that all files are deleted after they are no longer needed.
It only provides a backup service for lost files.
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2. Which of the following is NOT a type of file system in operating systems?
FAT32
EXFAT
NTFS
MS-Word
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1. What is the main function of the CPU in a computer system?
Store data permanently.
Monitor and control input and output devices.
Execute and process instructions from software applications.
Handle all user interactions with the computer.
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12. What is the most effective way to upskill in today's job market?
Focus on soft skills like communication but ignore technical skills.
Take courses, attend workshops, & gain relevant practical experience.
Rely solely on a college diploma/qualification to find a job.
Wait for a company to give training without any personal initiative.

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