Computer Systems Quiz
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Computer Systems Quiz

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What are the four components of a computer system?

  • Windows, macOS, Linux, Unix
  • Hardware, Operating system, Application programs, Users (correct)
  • CPU, RAM, SSD, GPU
  • Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse, Printer

    • What is the role of the operating system in a computer system?

  • Optimizes for usability and battery life
  • Defines the ways in which the system resources are used
  • Controls and coordinates use of hardware among various applications and users (correct)
  • Provides basic computing resources

    • What is the primary function of application programs in a computer system?

  • Manages all resources
  • Controls and coordinates use of hardware among various applications and users
  • Provides basic computing resources
  • Define the ways in which the system resources are used to solve the computing problems of the users (correct)

    • What do users of shared computers such as mainframes or minicomputers prioritize?

    <p>Convenience and ease of use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the operating system described in the text?

    <p>A resource allocator and a control program</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the operating system primarily do in a computer system?

    <p>Manages all resources and decides between conflicting requests for efficient and fair resource use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of application programs in a computer system?

    <p>Define the ways in which the system resources are used to solve the computing problems of the users</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do users of shared computers such as mainframes or minicomputers prioritize?

    <p>Convenience and ease of use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of the kernel in the context of an operating system?

    <p>The one program running at all times on the computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are handheld computers optimized for?

    <p>Usability and battery life</p> Signup and view all the answers

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