NOCTI: Visual Comm./Multimedia Design: Operating Systems Basics

What is the primary function of an operating system?

• To execute software applications

• To manage the computer's hardware, software resources, and computer programs

• To provide internet connectivity

• To store data permanently

Which of the following is NOT a function of an operating system?

• Managing hardware resources

• Executing software applications

• Providing a user interface

• Manufacturing microprocessors

What is the difference between a platform and an operating system?

• A platform is software, while an operating system is hardware

• A platform includes both the operating system and hardware

• An operating system includes both the platform and hardware

• There is no difference

Which component is responsible for communicating the memory and system of the entire computer?

• Microprocessor

• Operating System

• Motherboard

• Platform

Which of the following is a common operating system for PCs?

• MacOS

• Linux

• Android

• iOS

What is the most common operating system for Mac computers?

• Windows

• Linux

• MacOS

• Unix

What is a microprocessor?

• A type of software

• A component of the operating system

• A hardware component included under the platform

• A printed circuit board

Which of the following is NOT a common operating system for PCs?

• Windows

• Linux

• MacOS

• Unix

What does the motherboard contain?

• Only the microprocessor

• Only the operating system

• The components of a computer

• Only the software resources

Which of the following best describes a platform?

• It is a type of operating system

• It is the hardware of a computer

• It is the area in which software is executed, including the operating system and hardware

• It is a software application