P22 Operating Systems Quiz

What should be selected for specified individuals as part of user management in an OS?

• Suitable computer peripherals

• Suitable access rights

• Suitable user interface

• Suitable encryption methods

Which of the following is NOT one of the main functions of operating systems as previously learned?

• Process management

• File management

• Peripheral management

• Network configuration

What does the OS do when RAM is full?

• Deletes unused files

• Shuts down the system

• Moves pages to virtual memory

• Stops executing processes

How does the OS organize files?

• In a linear structure

• In directories organized in hierarchies

• Randomly on the disk

• In a single directory

What does the word "peripheral" mean in the context of computing?

• The primary component of a computer

• On the edge or secondary to something else

• The main storage device

• Software programs used in computing

What are peripheral devices?

• Devices that power the computer

• Additional hardware connected to a computer

• The main processor of a computer

• Software applications for user management

Where can peripherals be located in relation to the computer case?

• Only inside the computer case

• Only outside the computer case

• Either inside or outside the computer case

• Peripherals are not related to the computer case

Are there many types of peripheral devices used in modern computing systems?

• No, there is only one type

• Yes, but they are all for input only

• Yes, but they are all for output only

• Yes, there are many types

What is the purpose of drivers in a computer system?

• To provide an interface between the peripheral device and the operating system

• To increase the processing speed of the computer

• To store data for the operating system

• To enhance the graphics and visual output of the computer

Why do drivers need to be kept up to date?

• To ensure that peripheral devices work as expected

• To prevent the computer from overheating

• To maintain the battery life of the computer

• To keep the computer screen clean