Operating Systems Quiz

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Which one of the following is NOT an example of an operating system?

Mac
DOS (correct)
Windows
Linux

What is the purpose of an operating system?

To manage all the household activities in a computer
To link the user and the hardware (correct)
To provide a picture-oriented way to interact with hardware and software
To print documents on a printer

Which type of user interface requires the user to type text-based commands using the keyboard?

Mac
Windows
Command Line Interface (CLI) (correct)
Graphical User Interface (GUI)

What is the main function of an operating system?

To manage all the jobs of a computer (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of operating systems?

Windows, Mac, Linux (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a user interface?

To link the user and the hardware (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of user interface requires the user to type text-based commands using the keyboard?

Command Line Interface (CLI) (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between CLI and GUI?

CLI requires the user to type text-based commands, while GUI provides a picture-oriented way to interact with hardware and software (A) Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a computer does not have an operating system?

It cannot work on its own (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a printer?

To print information on a paper (B) Signup and view all the answers

How do you communicate with a printer attached to your computer?

By clicking a few buttons (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main types of user interface?

Command Line Interface and Graphical User Interface (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is an interface?

A link between the user and the hardware (B) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Operating Systems

An operating system (OS) manages a computer's hardware and software resources
Provides a platform for applications to run
Examples: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS

User Interfaces

Graphical User Interface (GUI): Uses icons, menus, and windows for interaction
Command Line Interface (CLI): Requires users to type commands using the keyboard
Purpose of User Interface: Makes it easy for users to interact with the computer

Printer Functions

Purpose: Prints documents, images, and other data on paper
Communication: Uses a driver and interface to communicate with the computer

Computer Without Operating System

A computer without an OS cannot boot up or run applications

Key Points

Main function of an OS: Manage hardware and software resources
Difference between CLI and GUI: CLI uses text commands, while GUI uses visuals.
Interface: A way for users to interact with a device or application.