Grade 8 CAIE Computing: Operating Systems Quiz

What is the main function of an operating system?

• To create documents

• To manage hardware and software resources

• To design websites

• To play video games

Which of these is NOT an example of an operating system?

• Windows 11

• macOS

• Google Chrome

• Linux

What does GUI stand for?

• General User Interface

• Graphical User Interface

• Guided User Interaction

• Global User Internet

Which type of user interface uses text commands?

• GUI

• CLI

• Touchscreen

• Voice Assistant

What is the role of memory management in an OS?

• To delete all files

• To allocate RAM to running programs

• To increase internet speed

• To design graphics

Which OS is commonly used in iPhones?

• Android

• iOS

• Windows

• Linux

What does multitasking mean in an OS?

• Running multiple programs at the same time

• Using multiple computers

• Deleting old files

• Formatting a hard drive

Which of these is an open-source OS?

• Windows

• macOS

• Linux

• iOS

What does an OS use to organize files and folders?

• File Management

• Memory Management

• Hardware Control

• User Interface

Which OS is developed by Microsoft?

• macOS

• Linux

• Windows

• Android