OS QUIZ(ASSIGN 1)

The ability for a computer to execute more than one task simultaneously

• multitasking

• multiprogramming

• multiprocessing

• timesharing

The grouping of jobs that require similar resources

• timesharing

• serial processing

• multiprogramming

• batch processing

The operating system is a type of

• system software

• general purpose software

• utility software

• application software

Which is not a process state?

• waiting

• terminated

• blocked

• redirected

Allocating time on the processor to individual processes is known as...

• CPU Scheduling
• CPU Timing
• CPU Clocking
• CPU Sorting

A process is a...

• program in execution
• program on the hard drive
• high level program
• low level program 

Which of the following is not a resource managed by the OS?

• Bandwidth
• Secondary Storage
• RAM
• Programs

Which of these is not a function of an OS:

• Provide a user interface

• Communicate with hardware

• Allow the computer to multi-task

• Improves CPU performance

A(n) ______________________ is the most important software that runs on a computer.

• Operating System
• Windows
• Anti Virus
• iOS

What is the purpose of an operating system?

• Manage software on computer
• Manage hardware on computer
• Manage all hardware & software on computer