Understanding the Importance of Operating Systems (OS)

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What is the purpose of an Operating System (OS) in a computer system?

To provide an environment for applications to run and interface between hardware and human operators (correct)
To control the color scheme of the computer interface
To manage the computer's power supply
To regulate the speed of the computer processor

Which component of the computer system is rendered unusable without an Operating System (OS)?

Hard Drive
Central Processing Unit (CPU) (correct)
Random Access Memory (RAM)
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

What is the purpose of the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) in a computer system?

To provide a graphical user interface for the user
To regulate the internet connection speed
To manage the user's files and folders
To control the initial boot sequence of the computer (correct)

How does an Operating System (OS) provide a human-computer interface (HCI)?

By using a graphical user interface (GUI) or command line interface (CLI) (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which memory type stores the BIOS configuration in a computer system?

CMOS memory (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of software provides an environment in which application software can be executed on a computer system?

Operating System (OS) (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of memory optimisation in the Operating System?

Determining allocation of memory during simultaneous running of multiple applications (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which management task of the Operating System involves preventing two programs from using the same memory space at the same time?

Memory protection (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does process management in the Operating System involve?

Allocating resources and permitting the sharing and exchange of data (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of memory organisation involves splitting memory into contiguous blocks, with each block allocated to an application?

Partitioned allocation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of hardware management in the Operating System?

Involving all input and output peripherals/devices (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of communicating with the firewall in security management tasks of the Operating System?

Checking all traffic to maintain data integrity, confidentiality, and availability (C) Signup and view all the answers

In file management, what tasks does it perform?

Performing specific tasks like create, open, close, delete etc (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is involved in maintaining access rights for all users in security management?

Prevents users from entering private areas using passwords and IDs (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of translating data into an understandable format for device drivers in hardware management?

Translates data into understandable format for device drivers (C) Signup and view all the answers

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