24 Questions
Which of the following is the main function of the Windows operating system?
Running application programs
What are the requests made by application programs to the Windows operating system called?
APIs
Which of the following is NOT a type of system process in Windows?
Managing network connections
What is the function of Windows services?
To provide particular functions to other applications
Which of the following is an example of a Windows service?
Print spooler service
What is the difference between regular applications and Windows services?
Windows services can run without a user being logged in
What is the role of the Windows operating system in an orchestra?
To coordinate and direct the musicians
What is the analogy used to describe system processes in Windows?
The individual musicians
What is the function of the print spooler service in Windows?
To manage printing in the background
What is the role of Windows services in an orchestra?
To handle the lighting and scenery
What is the difference between a command line and a graphical user interface (GUI) in Windows?
A command line is text-based, while a GUI is visual
What is the function of the network service in Windows?
To manage network connections
What is the role of the boot program in loading Windows onto a computer?
It initially loads Windows onto the computer
What is the function of the application program interface (API) in Windows?
To allow application programs to make requests for services from the operating system
What is the main function of system processes in Windows?
To manage the computer's resources
What is the difference between a command line and a graphical user interface (GUI) in Windows?
A command line is text-based, while a GUI is visual
What is the analogy used to describe Windows services in the text?
The stage crew in a theater production
Which of the following is NOT an example of a Windows service?
Antivirus software
What is the function of the print spooler service in Windows?
To manage printing in the background
What is the role of the Windows operating system in an orchestra, according to the text?
To coordinate and direct all the musicians (applications)
What is the analogy used to describe system processes in Windows, according to the text?
The individual musicians in an orchestra
What is the difference between regular applications and Windows services, according to the text?
Regular applications interact directly with the user, while services typically run in the background and don't interact directly with the user
What is the function of the network service in Windows?
To manage network connections
What is the function of the keyboard and mouse in relation to system processes in Windows?
They handle input and output for hardware devices
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