7 Questions
What are the three ways in which operating systems can be classified?
By number of tasks, number of users, and HCI
Which type of operating system only allows one user program to run at a time?
Single program operating systems
Which type of operating system allows multiple users to interact with the computer at the same time?
Multi-user operating systems
What is HCI?
A method of interaction between the computer and user
Which type of HCI requires the user to type commands?
Command line interfaces
Which type of HCI provides the user with a list of options to choose from?
Menu-driven interfaces
Which type of HCI represents commands as icons on the screen and is user-friendly?
Graphical user interfaces
Study Notes
- Operating systems can be classified by number of tasks, number of users, and human-computer interface (HCI).
- Single program operating systems only allow one user program to run at a time.
- Multi-tasking operating systems allow one CPU to execute multiple programs at seemingly the same time.
- Single user operating systems are designed for use by only one person.
- Multi-user operating systems allow multiple users to interact with the computer at the same time.
- HCI refers to the method of interaction between the computer and user.
- Command line interfaces require the user to type commands.
- Menu-driven interfaces provide the user with a list of options to choose from.
- Graphical user interfaces (GUI) represent commands as icons on the screen and are user-friendly.
- Examples of operating systems include MS DOS, UNIX, Windows, Linux, and Apple Macintosh.
Test your knowledge on operating systems with this informative and engaging quiz! From single program to multi-tasking, and single user to multi-user operating systems, this quiz covers it all. You'll also get to explore the different types of human-computer interfaces, including command line, menu-driven, and graphical user interfaces (GUI). Challenge yourself and see how much you know about popular operating systems like MS DOS, UNIX, Windows, Linux, and Apple Macintosh. Don't miss out on this opportunity to
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