Operating Systems & Utility Software (OCR GCSE Computer Science): Quizzes
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What type of software is an Operating System?
What type of software is an Operating System?
Systems software
What does WIMP stand for in a Graphical User Interface?
What does WIMP stand for in a Graphical User Interface?
Windows, Icons, Menus, Pointers
How do users interact with a Command Line Interface?
How do users interact with a Command Line Interface?
By typing commands
What does multitasking allow an OS to do?
What does multitasking allow an OS to do?
Run several applications simultaneously
When is virtual memory used by the OS?
When is virtual memory used by the OS?
When the system runs out of RAM
Where does the OS move data when using virtual memory?
Where does the OS move data when using virtual memory?
Between RAM and hard drive
What is the purpose of a device driver?
What is the purpose of a device driver?
To manage input/output from peripherals
Which of these is an example of a peripheral device?
Which of these is an example of a peripheral device?
Printer
What does user management ensure?
What does user management ensure?
Users get specific access levels
What can multi-user operating systems do?
What can multi-user operating systems do?
Allow multiple users simultaneously
How does the OS organize data?
How does the OS organize data?
In a hierarchical structure
What benefit does file management provide to users?
What benefit does file management provide to users?
No need to know storage details