Unit 1 Session 2.4 Operating systems

OS stands for what?

• Operation system

• Operating system

• Operating software

• Operational software

Most desktops, laptops and tablets have a single user operating system.

• True

• False

A multi user operating system such as linux server, allows only one user to access the processor at the same time.

• True

• False

How many CPU's do single processor operating systems have?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3

How many CPU's do multiple processor operating systems have?

• 0

• 1

• More than one

Operating systems can be which of the following? (Select 3)

• Off the shelf

• Open source

• Bespoke

• Off the wall

One function of the operating system is to receive data from a keyboard. Which role of an operating system does this relate to?

• Manage input devices

• Manage output devices

• Manage printing

• Manage backing (secondary) storage

• Manage memory (RAM)

One function of the operating system is to send data to a monitor. Which role of an operating system does this relate to?

• Manage input devices

• Manage output devices

• Manage printing

• Manage backing (secondary) storage

• Manage memory (RAM)

One function of the operating system is to store data in a printer queue. Which role of an operating system does this relate to?

• Manage input devices

• Manage output devices

• Manage printing

• Manage backing (secondary) storage

• Manage memory (RAM)

One function of the operating system is to retrieve data from a hard drive or SSD. Which role of an operating system does this relate to?

• Manage input devices

• Manage output devices

• Manage printing

• Manage backing (secondary) storage

• Manage memory (RAM)