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A user interface is...
the inputs & outputs that allow user interaction with a software
all the options above
any data that are sent form a program to a device
data that are sent to a computer for processing by a program
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This Following is an example of a peripheral
Main Memory (RAM)
Hard Disk Drive
Processor
ROM
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The primary purpose of an operating system is:
To make the most efficient use of computer hardware.
To make computers easier to use.
To allow people to use the computer.
To keep systems programmers employed.
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What is software?
The physical equipment that makes up computer systems.
All of the above
A computer programs used to process information.
Answers 1 and 2
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How does the operating system manage programs that are running?
Deletes programs from disk once their loaded into memory.
None of the above
It allocates free memory when a program requests it
Converts programs to machine code and begins their execution
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What is a user interface?
Software that sits between humans and devices
A multi-purpose computer
Software that controls a computer
A computer program written by a developer
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What do User Access Levels do?
Prevent certain uses from accessing certain data and info
Stops students from entering the staff room
Blocks people from user a computer
Stops someone from stumbling to a unauthorised floor
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Which is
NOT
a function of a operating system?
Manage system memory
Manage processing tasks
Virus Protection
Provide a user interface
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An example of a peripheral
RAM
CPU
Mouse
BIOS
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How would people use operating systems when use the computers?
It would manage all of the other application programs in a computer.
When people are using the computers from entertainment.
When going to the e-mail
When going to social media
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Providing a user interface
Software
Operating system
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What are the types of Operating Systems
Bing, Samsung, Safari
FacebookOS , Google, Yahoo
Chrome, Twitter, Instagram
Microsoft, Windows, macOS
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To allow a user to interact with an Operating - it must have a ______?
User connection
Virtual Connection
User Interface
Remote Access
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GUI (graphical user interface is)
text linked to related information
a map or plan of a final product
a basic working model
interaction between user and computer screen. eg WIMP
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What is the purpose of an operating system?
To help find information
To find answer for a school homework
The purpose of an operating system is to provide a platform on which a user
Just for fun
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Any process by which a system verifies the identity of a User who wishes to access it.
Encryption
NTFS
Authentication
CIA
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What are operating systems able to do?
Pay for computer software
Hack into the internet
None of the above
Run other programs
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how does multitasking work
a different core is assigned to each program
the processing power is passed around through each program
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a different hard drive is assigned to each program
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Which of the following is not a function of the operating system
Managing computer resources
Writing a letter
Maintaining security
Providing a user interface
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What systems use a multi-tasking operating system
Washing machine, Dish-Washer
Aeroplanes, Self-driven cars, Trains
Windows, Mac OS, Android
Budmouth system, Work computers
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Dividing tasks so that the Operating System appears to multitask is dealt with under: (4-6)
Memory Management
File Management
Processor Management
Peripheral Management
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Operating System will Allocate sections of RAM to the processes as part of
File Management
Memory Management
Processor Management
Peripheral Management
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What systems use an embedded operating system
Windows, Mac OS, Android
Washing Machine, Dish-washer
Budmouth System, Work computers
Aeroplanes, Self-driven cars, trains
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Operating System need to manage System ____?
Restores
Resources
Electricity
Objectives
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what type of user interface is this?
GUI
Text
menu
sensor
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whats memory management?
combines with fetch decode execute
chocolate rain
form of resourcemanagement applied to computer memory
acts like a secondary storage
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Which is
NOT
a basic function of an operating system?
Manage files and folders
Provide a user interface
Control hardware access
Access CPU clock speed
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"Explain the purpose of operating systems" is a subtopic for __?
Database Fundamentals
IT Concepts and Terminology
Applications and Software
Infrastructure
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Which would be the best user interface for a beginner?
GUI
Speech interface
Command line interface
Menu interface
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What does the operating system do?
Manages the search engine
Executes programs
Manages Files
Manages Users
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FAT32, ExFAT and NTFS are proprietary files systems owned by?
Microsoft
Apple Inc.
Linux
Android
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Graphical User Interface (GUI)
A numbering system
A description of something
HTML
A user interface which provides menus, icons etc so the user can operate it
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The kernel is the central component of a computer operating systems.
False
True
