Which of the following is NOT a function of an OS?

Performs operations that allow the computer to boot up.

Which is FALSE? User Interfaces make Operating Systems easier to use by having consistent ...

Graphical User Interfaces (GUI)

Which of these are ways to acquire software?

Off-the-shelf, Open Source, Proprietary, Bespoke.

The OS allows the user to ...

control the computer and access application software.

In a computer with a single CPU ...

only 1 instruction can be executed at a time.

Utility programs are used for ...

security, smooth operation and system maintenance.

The OS controls the way that ...

application software accesses computer hardware.

For a computer to be of any use ...

lots of processes must run at the same time.

Multitasking schedules instructions to be processed in turn. Multiple CPUs allow ...

instructions to be processed more quickly.

One of the main functions of an OS is Peripheral Management where ...

software interacts with input and output devices (hardware)., Guest Users interact with software applications.

Which of the following is not an advantage of a Menu-Driven Interface?

They require a lot of processing power and memory.

Some device drivers are loaded by the operating system when ...

a hardware device is connected to the computer.

The OS must be able to distinguish between requests from ...

programs and users that should be allowed., programs and users that should NOT be allowed.

Which is NOT an advantage of a Command Line Interfaces?

Requires much less CPU time., Requires Windows to run.

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Which of the following is NOT a function of an OS?
Managing the priorities for each programming task running.
Allocating and keep track of memory for storage and data.
Allocating a processor 'time slot' for each processing task.
Performs operations that allow the computer to boot up.
2
Which is FALSE? User Interfaces make Operating Systems easier to use by having consistent ...
Graphical User Interfaces (GUI)
layout and theme.
menu structures
operations from actions like clicking right mouse button.
3
Command Line Interface (CLI) allows a user to type commands directly into a computer.
False
True
4
Which of these are ways to acquire software?
Off-the-shelf, Open Source, Proprietary, Bespoke.
Open Source, Free Download, Buy Online, Piracy.
Fetch-Decode-Execute
Win an OS in a raffle, steal a laptop, write it yourself.
5
Which of these is not a User Interface?
Graphical User Interface
Solid State Interface
Command Line Interface (CLI)
Menu-driven Interface
6
The OS allows the user to ...
write machine code to control the computer.
send and receive emails.
control the computer and access application software.
create documents, spreadsheets and presentations.
7
In a computer with a single CPU ...
three instructions can be executed at a time.
two instructions can be executed at a time.
four instructions can be executed at a time.
only 1 instruction can be executed at a time.
8
A mouse can be used with a CLI.
True
False
9
Utility programs are used for ...
the greater good.
security, smooth operation and system maintenance.
shopping, smoothie-making and six men - ten ants.
this, that and the other.
10
The OS controls the way that ...
application software shuts down the computer.
files are stored on external hard disk drives (HDDs)
the PSU stores information from Trivial Memory.
application software accesses computer hardware.
11
For a computer to be of any use ...
two processes must run at the same time.
no more than two processes can run at the same time.
only one process at a time can run.
lots of processes must run at the same time.
12
Multitasking schedules instructions to be processed in turn. Multiple CPUs allow ...
instructions to be processed more accurately.
more instructions per cycle to be executed.
more instructions to be processed at the same time.
instructions to be processed more quickly.
13
WYSIWYG (pronounced wizzy-wig) stands for ...
While You Sleep It Wears Your Gear
What You Saw Is What You Got
When You Stop Is When You Go
What You See Is What You Get
14
What type of User Interface is shown in the image?
Graphical-User Interface
Entry-Level Interface
Menu-Driven interface
Command-Line Interface
15
Memory management is one of the main duties of the operating system.
True
False
16
The Operating System (OS) of a computer is ...
a set of software programs
an input device
peripheral hardware
part of the CPU
17
Which of the following software is NOT an OS?
Android
MS Windows
Firewall
Linux
18
Software interacts with peripheral devices like printers, USBs drives, mice, sound systems ...
by using device interpreters.
by using device compilers.
by using device translators.
by using device drivers.
19
The contents of folders and the output from programs are displayed in rectangular windows.
Menu-driven Interface
CPU
GUI
CLI
20
Which is NOT an example of a Menu-Driven Interface?
Tram Ticket Machine
Mobile Phone
Cash Machine (ATM)
Laptop PC
21
Which is NOT a disadvantage of a GUI ...
Requires a lot more ROM.
Requires more processing power.
Requires a lot more HDD storage space.
Requires a lot more RAM.
22
All processes have equal priority.
False
True
False
True
23
One of the main functions of an OS is Peripheral Management where ...
output devices interact with input devices.
software interacts with input and output devices (hardware).
input devices interact with output devices.
Guest Users interact with software applications.
24
What type of User Interface is shown in the image?
Graphical User Interface (GUI)
Command-Line Interface
Multimedia Interface
Menu-Driven Interface
25
Which of the following is not an advantage of a Menu-Driven Interface?
Someone who has never seen the interface can work it.
There are no commands to learn or remember.
Even if you don't know what to do, you can easily guess.
They require a lot of processing power and memory.
26
Some device drivers are loaded by the operating system when ...
a software device is connected to the computer.
a hardware device is connected to the computer.
the PSU receives data from the CPU which is sent to the USB.
the user clicks a pointer on the correct icon.
27
What type of User Interface is shown in the image?
Command Line Interface (CLI)
Tabular Interface
Menu-Driven Interface
Graphical User Interface (GUI)
28
The OS must be able to distinguish between requests from ...
programs and users that should be allowed.
input and output devices that should NOT be allowed.
input and output devices that should be allowed.
programs and users that should NOT be allowed.
29
Which is NOT an advantage of a Command Line Interfaces?
Works equally well on a cheap low-resolution monitor.
Requires much less Ram.
Requires much less CPU time.
Requires Windows to run.
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Most device drivers are loaded into memory by the operating system during ...
routing.
looting.
re-routing.
booting.
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WIMP stands for ...
Windows, Icons, Mouse, Pointer
Windows, Icons, Menus, Pixels
Windows, Icons, Menus, Pointer
Windows, Images, Menus, Pointer

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