Operating Systems: Functions and Capabilities
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What is the term used to describe the ability of the computer to handle an increasing number of concurrent users smoothly?

  • Time sharing
  • Task processing
  • Multitasking
  • Scalability (correct)

Which feature of an operating system allows several users to use the same computer at the same time?

  • Multitasking
  • Task processing
  • Time sharing (correct)
  • Networking capability

What does 'multitasking' refer to in the context of an operating system?

  • The networking capability of the operating system
  • The ability to send and receive data over a network
  • The ability to handle an increasing number of concurrent users smoothly
  • The processing of multiple tasks simultaneously (correct)

What does the 'networking capability' of an operating system allow computers in a network to do?

<p>Send and receive data and share computing resources (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of 'Access to System Resources and Security'?

<p>Protect the system and resources from unauthorized access (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which category does 'Personal Operating Systems' belong to?

<p>Workgroup Operating Systems (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of 'Utility Programs'?

<p>Perform tasks like sorting sets of data and enhancing computer system performance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of 'Middleware'?

<p>Transfer requests for information between different systems and exchange data (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do most 'Application Software' reside?

<p>On the computer hard disk (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Production against unauthorized access' aim to achieve?

<p>Protect the system and resources from unauthorized access (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of devices does 'Embedded computer, special-purpose devices' refer to?

<p>Special-purpose devices like Palm OS (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of 'Classification of OS by sphere of influence'?

<p>To classify operating systems based on their sphere of influence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of utilities are 'Security Utilities'?

<p>Security spam and pop-up blocker utilities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of 'File Management'?

<p>Ensure that files in secondary storage are available when needed and protected from unauthorized access (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of 'Middleware' in terms of communication?

<p>To facilitate communication and exchange data between different systems (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of 'Application Software'?

<p>To help users solve particular problems or tasks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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