Operating Systems Quiz

What is an Operating System?

• A type of hardware

• A computer program

• A mobile application

• A network protocol

Which of the following is a type of Mobile Operating System?

• Linux

• Android

• Mac OS X

• Windows 10

What is the main function of the Start button in Windows 10?

• To display the desktop

• To shut down the computer

• To open the Start menu

• To access the Control Panel

Which of the following is a feature of Mobile Operating Systems?

• Requires high system resources

• Optimized for large screens

• Supports multiple users

• Easy on battery power

What does the Sleep option do in Windows?

• Turns off the computer completely

• Leaves the computer on but turns off the screen

• Saves all files and shuts down

• Restarts the operating system

Which of the following is an example of a Desktop Operating System?

• Windows 10

• Android

• iOS

• BlackBerry 10

What is a User Profile in an Operating System?

• A type of software

• A network configuration

• A collection of settings for a user

• A hardware component

Which of the following allows you to select several options in a dialog box?

• Radio buttons

• Drop-down lists

• Command buttons

• Check boxes

What is the purpose of Operating System updates?

• To change the user interface

• To fix known problems and improve performance

• To uninstall old software

• To add new hardware support

Which of the following is a global setting in Windows?

• Lock screen settings

• User account permissions

• Screen resolution

• Desktop background color