CS Edexcel 3.2a Operating Systems

What is the heart of the operating system called?

• Kernel
• Interface
• Processor
• Firmware

Which type of interface uses icons and menus?

• Text-based interface
• Menu driven interface
• Graphical user interface
• Command-line interface

What is the main role of an operating system?

• To run application software directly
• To provide internet access
• To control and communicate with computer hardware
• To manage user accounts and permissions

How does an operating system manage memory?

• By allowing all programs to share the same memory space
• By allocating separate spaces for each program in RAM
• By using only physical memory
• By disabling unused memory

What does multitasking in an operating system allow?

• Multiple CPUs to process at once
• One program to run at a time
• Several programs to appear to run simultaneously
• Only one user to log in at a time

What is a command-line interface?

• An interface that uses icons and menus
• An interface that requires typing commands to interact with the computer
• An interface that limits user functionality
• An interface that is only used on mobile devices

What is a key function of the operating system with peripheral devices?

• It allows applications to directly control hardware
• It manages the communication between applications and hardware
• It disables all peripheral devices when not in use
• It requires all devices to be manually configured

How does an operating system provide security for users?

• By preventing all users from accessing the internet
• By allowing users to have individual accounts and passwords
• By installing anti-virus software automatically
• By limiting the number of programs that can be installed

What happens when the RAM is full?

• The operating system crashes
• The operating system uses secondary storage as virtual memory
• All applications are closed automatically
• The computer becomes unusable until restarted

What is the purpose of utility software?

• To manage hardware directly
• To allow the operating system to communicate with applications
• To perform maintenance tasks and support the operating system
• To provide a user interface for applications