Operating System

What is the purpose of an operating system?

• To manage hardware
• To create user accounts
• To maintain files
• To convert signals

Which category of software includes word processors and browsers?

• Application software
• System software
• Utility software
• Encryption software

What is the main purpose of a command-line interface?

• To navigate menus
• To execute text commands
• To display icons
• To provide a graphical interface

What is process management in an operating system?

• Managing peripheral devices
• Allocating CPU time to processes
• Maintaining user accounts
• Copying programs into RAM

What is the purpose of a device driver?

• To manage files
• To convert signals
• To create user accounts
• To allocate CPU time

What is virtual memory?

• A type of RAM
• A type of secondary storage
• A partition on the hard drive
• An extension of RAM

What is user management in an operating system?

• Managing peripheral devices
• Allocating CPU time to processes
• Maintaining user accounts
• Copying programs into RAM

What is the purpose of file permissions?

• To manage hardware
• To maintain files
• To create user accounts
• To convert signals

What is the role of an operating system in managing peripheral devices?

• To allocate CPU time
• To convert signals
• To maintain files
• To create user accounts

Which type of interface is easier to use for most people?

• Command-line interface
• Graphical user interface
• Both are equally easy
• Neither is easy