ICT - Exercise8 : Operating System (OS)

Operating System

1. An operating system is _____________

A a program designed to assist users with personal task

B a program that allows a user to perform maintenance type task

C a program that control or maintain the operations of a computer and its device

D a set of programs that coordinates all the data transmissions among computer in a network

2. Multitasking is __________

A working on two or more programs at the same time

B working on two or more computers at the same time

C two or more users using a computer at the same time

D two or more processors working on a program at the same time

3. A user is turning on a computer that has been completely powered off. The user is performing a .

A reboot ___________.

B hot boot

C cold boot

D warm boot

4. A user is using the operating system facilities to restart a computer. The user is performing a ________________

A hot boot

B cold boot

C driver boot

D warm boot

5. In the process of installing new software, the installation automatically restarts the computer after prompting the user. This is called __________

A cold boot

B install boot

C warm boot

D software boot

6. Which of the following statements explains how the operating system provides user interface correctly?

A Controlling how users collect data.

B There are two types of user interfaces.

C Controlling how information is displayed.

D Command driven is a type of user interface.

7. Which of the following statements is the correct function of an operating system?

A Managing data.

B Installing devices.

C Configuring user interfaces.

D Booting the application software.

8. A small program that tells the operating system how to communicate with a specific device is called .

A device driver

B operating driver

C system driver

D device system

9. Which of the following statements explains Plug and Play correctly?

A A new printer does not need configuration.

B A printer does not need to be plugged in to print.

C An operating system automatically configures the new printer as it is installed.

D An operating system automatically turns on the printer as the user gives instruction to print.

10. Which kind of software enables a computer and its peripheral devices to function smoothly?

A. System

B. Application

C. Defragmentation

D. File management