Operating Systems Basic

What does an operating system do on a computer?

• It plays games

• It helps manage the computer's hardware and software

• It makes phone calls

• It takes photos

Which of these is NOT an operating system for a computer?

• Windows

• Apple

• Chrome

• Linux

What is an operating system on a mobile phone or tablet?

• The glass screen on the device

• A type of game you play on your phone

• Software that makes your mobile device work

• The phone charger

What does an operating system manage and control on a computer or mobile device?

• The weather

• Hardware and software

• Television shows

• Recipe books

True or False:

An operating system is responsible for managing computer hardware, such as the CPU and memory.

• True

• False

True or False:

A mobile operating system is the same as a computer operating system?

• True

• False

What does "OS" stand for?

Answer explanation

An operating system is like the "brain" of a computer, helping it manage all its activities.

• True

• False

Microsoft Office is an Operating System .

• True

• False

Microsoft Windows is an Operating System .

• True

• False