The Role of the Operating System (Grade 12 NSC Matric Computer Application Technology): Quizzes
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What role does the operating system play in a computer?
What role does the operating system play in a computer?
Bridge between user and hardware
What are the three main functions of an operating system?
What are the three main functions of an operating system?
Starting computer, UI, managing programs
What is booting?
What is booting?
Sequence transforming PC from off to ready
Which are components of a GUI?
Which are components of a GUI?
Pointer, icons, windows, menus, buttons
Which is an example of a GUI mentioned?
Which is an example of a GUI mentioned?
Microsoft Windows
What does the OS do when you listen to music while gaming?
What does the OS do when you listen to music while gaming?
Allocates resources to both at same time
Which OS type allows multiple users simultaneously?
Which OS type allows multiple users simultaneously?
Unix and Linux
What advantage do modern OS have over older ones?
What advantage do modern OS have over older ones?
Run multiple processes simultaneously
What does Task Manager allow you to do?
What does Task Manager allow you to do?
See running tasks & forcefully end apps
Which Task Manager tab shows real-time CPU and memory usage?
Which Task Manager tab shows real-time CPU and memory usage?
Performance