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Which of the following is a general-purpose operating system? a) ATM OS b) Windows c) Router OS d) Smartboard OS
Windows
What makes a general-purpose OS different from a dedicated OS? a) It only runs one application b) It manages files and printers only c) It supports multiple applications and users d) It requires no hardware resources
t supports multiple applications and users
Which of these would most likely use a general-purpose OS? a) A school computer lab b) An ATM machine c) A traffic light d) A washing machine
A school computer lab
Which device is MOST likely to use a dedicated operating system? a) A personal laptop b) A Smart TV c) A university server d) A gaming desktop
A Smart TV
Dedicated operating systems are usually designed to: a) Run many applications at once b) Perform one specific function c) Be installed on all desktop computers d) Replace hardware completely
Perform one specific function
Which of these is an example of a dedicated OS? a) macOS b) Linux c) iOS in iPhones d) Windows 11
iOS in iPhones
Which component of the OS is considered the “heart” of the system? a) Scheduler b) File Manager c) Kernel d) Process Manager
Kernel
The role of the File Manager in an OS is to: a) Allocate CPU time to processes b) Organize and control storage of data c) Translate high-level code into machine code d) Manage input devices like keyboards
Organize and control storage of data
The Scheduler in an OS can be compared to: a) A school timetable b) A library catalog c) A teacher’s marking scheme d) A student’s homework diary
A school timetable
The process of starting up a computer and loading the OS is called: a) Formatting b) Booting c) Paging d) Threading
Booting
A device driver is: a) A person who operates the computer b) A program that allows the OS to communicate with hardware c) Another word for kernel d) A security update
A program that allows the OS to communicate with hardware
When two processes are stuck waiting for each other’s resources, this is called: a) Multitasking b) Virtual Memory c) Deadlock d) Multithreading
Deadlock
Which of the following is an example of a dedicated operating system? A) Windows 11 B) macOS C) ATM Operating System D) Linux Ubuntu
ATM Operating System
The Scheduler in an operating system is primarily responsible for: A) Managing hardware drivers B) Deciding which process runs next C) Storing files in directories D) Allocating space on the hard drive
Deciding which process runs next
Which term best describes a program that is currently being executed by the CPU? A) Process B) File C) Thread D) Application
Process
