OS Intro Quiz

What is the most important program that runs on your computer?

• Antivirus software

• Web browser

• Operating System

• Word processor

What does the operating system manage on a computer?

• Only the hardware

• All other programs

• Only the internet connection

• Only the user interface

What is the first thing that gets loaded when a PC is started?

• Web browser

• Antivirus software

• Operating System

• User files

Which of the following is a basic task performed by an operating system?

• Recognizing input from the keyboard or mouse

• Managing internet connections

• Developing software applications

• Designing user interfaces

What is another basic task performed by an operating system?

• Sending output to the monitor

• Printing documents

• Running antivirus software

• Compressing files

What is the primary characteristic of a single-user, single-task operating system?

• It allows multiple users to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

• It manages the computer so that one user can effectively do one thing at a time.

• It supports multiple users but only one task at a time.

• It allows one user to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

What is a characteristic of a multi-user, multi-task operating system?

• It allows only one user to run programs at a time.

• It allows two or more users to run programs at the same time.

• It does not support concurrent users.

• It is designed for single-user environments.

What is the term used to describe operating systems that permit hundreds or even thousands of concurrent users?

• Personal Computer

• Mainframe

• Workstation

• Embedded System

What are Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) used to control?

• Personal computers

• Mobile phones

• Machinery, scientific instruments, and industrial systems

• Video game consoles

What type of operating system is most commonly used by desktops and laptops today?

• Multi-user, Multi-tasking

• Single-user, Multi-tasking

• Single-user, Single-tasking

• Multi-user, Single-tasking