Understanding Operating Systems and Programming

What is an operating system?

• An operating system is a type of hardware component.

• An operating system is software that manages computer hardware and software resources.

• An operating system is a type of computer virus.

• An operating system is a programming language.

Define a single user operating system.

• An operating system that allows multiple users to access the system simultaneously.

• A type of OS that is designed for mobile devices only.

• An OS that does not manage hardware resources for any user.

• A single user operating system is an OS that supports one user at a time, managing resources for that user.

What is a multi-user operating system?

• An OS that requires a network connection for any user access.

• A system that manages hardware resources for a single user.

• An operating system that only allows one user at a time.

• A multi-user operating system is an OS that supports multiple users accessing the system at the same time.

Give an example of a single user operating system.

• Windows 10

• MS-DOS

• macOS

• Linux Mint

What is the purpose of an operating system?

• To provide internet connectivity to devices.

• To enhance the graphics of video games.

• The purpose of an operating system is to manage computer hardware and software resources and provide a user interface.

• To store data permanently on the hard drive.

Explain the term 'unit of conversion'.

• A formula for measuring temperature changes.

• A standard measurement used to convert one unit to another.

• A type of currency exchange rate.

• A method for calculating the area of a shape.

What is a machine in computing terms?

• A machine is a device that processes data according to instructions.

• A machine is a type of software application.

• A machine is a human-operated device for communication.

• A machine is a physical object that cannot process data.

Differentiate between low-level and high-level programming.

• Low-level programming is only used for web development.

• Low-level programming is hardware-oriented and less abstract, while high-level programming is more abstract and user-friendly.

• Low-level programming is more user-friendly than high-level programming.

• High-level programming is always faster than low-level programming.

What is an example of a low-level programming language?

• Java

• C++

• Assembly language

• Python

What is an example of a high-level programming language?

• Python

• HTML

• JavaScript

• CSS