Operating System - G6

What is an operating system?

• A type of hardware

• A computer program that manages communication, coordination, and control

• A computer program that manages communication, coordination, and control

• A type of virus

Which of the following is NOT considered software?

• Operating systems

• Application programs

• Computer monitor

• Program code

The OS allows applications to:

• Play music without hardware

• Control the hardware functions of the computer

• Change internet provider

• Access cloud storage only

What is the desktop in an operating system?

• The central place from which you begin working

• A type of computer chair

• An online workspace

• A mobile phone screen

The point where two systems meet and exchange information is called:

• Network
  

• Code

• Interface

• User Profile

What does GUI stand for?

• Graphical User Interface

• General User Interaction

• Global Usage Index

• Graph Utility Input

Which is NOT a version of Microsoft Windows?

• Windows 10

• Mac OS X

• Windows 8

• Windows 7

Which is an example of a Linux distribution?

• Ubuntu

• Yosemite

• Windows 7

• El Capitan

A user account contains:

• Hardware connections

• Account name, password, and permissions

• Only the desktop background

• Program source code

A user profile includes:

• Installed applications only

• Settings such as desktop background and screen saver

• Only system updates

• Email accounts