Computer Basics Quiz

Some OS include networking capabilities as well, such as Windows and OS X.

One example of a tablet OS?

A small program that performs many of the general housekeeping tasks for the computer.

Computer software created to allow the user to perform a specific job or task.

The combination of hardware and software that helps people and computers integrate.

OS used to be designed for one user to perform one task at a time.

One example of a smart phone OS?

What other kinds of computers require a multiuser OS?

What are the primary things the OS does?

Why are there no commercially available standard RTOS software systems?

The computer that manages network resources.

A set of computers which are connected to each other.

Software responsible for the general operation of a computer system.

Also known as an "OS," this is the software that communicates with computer hardware.

What operating system do most supercomputers use?

When was UNIX created?

Real Time Operating System.

What are some examples of mainframe operating systems?

What are some example of OS for entertainment devices?

Modern OS allows user to perform more than one process at a time.