OS and Translators

What is the primary role of an Operating System (OS)?

• To manage internet connections

• To provide an environment for application programs to run

• To increase the CPU speed

• To reduce power consumption

Which of the following is an example of a utility software?

• Word processor

• Disk Cleanup

• Web browser

• Antivirus software

Which key task does the Operating System perform in relation to hardware?

• Network management

• Software design

• File compression

• Hardware management

What is the role of memory management in an OS?

• To delete unnecessary files

• To manage the allocation and deallocation of memory for applications

• To increase memory size

• To enable faster network speeds

What does defragmentation do?

• Compresses files to reduce size

• Deletes temporary files

• Reorganizes fragmented data to improve access speed

• Increases the size of the hard drive

What is the main purpose of file management in an Operating System?

• To manage user passwords

• To organize and control access to files

• To increase internet speed

• To provide security for all files on a network

What is a Dynamic Link Library (DLL)?

• A tool used to manage hardware

• A collection of pre-written subroutines that can be used by programs at run-time

• A programming language

• A storage device

Which type of utility software helps recover disk space by deleting temporary files?

• Defragmenter

• File manager

• Disk Cleanup

• Antivirus

Which of the following is a key feature of program libraries?

• They store operating system files

• They provide access to dynamic link libraries (DLL) at run-time

• They increase CPU clock speed

• They delete unnecessary files

Why do computers require an Operating System (OS)?

• To manage application software

• To store data

• To organize file types

• To control hardware and provide a user interface