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Week 3 Lesson 1 and 2 Worksheet Multiple Choice Questions

The document contains a multiple choice quiz about operating system functions and short answer questions about operating systems. The multiple choice questions test knowledge about security functions, networking functions, common operating system functions, and hardware/software management functions. The short answer questions ask about the main desktop and mobile operating systems, the purpose of an operating system, market shares of different operating systems, and features one might include in designing a new operating system.

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Week 3 Lesson 1 and 2 Worksheet Multiple Choice Questions

The document contains a multiple choice quiz about operating system functions and short answer questions about operating systems. The multiple choice questions test knowledge about security functions, networking functions, common operating system functions, and hardware/software management functions. The short answer questions ask about the main desktop and mobile operating systems, the purpose of an operating system, market shares of different operating systems, and features one might include in designing a new operating system.

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Week 3 Lesson 1 and 2 worksheet

Multiple Choice questions:

The major security functions performed by an operating system include all the
functions listed below EXCEPT _____.
a. Ensure that access permissions can be set for sensitive files and only
authorized users can gain access

b. Ensuring that only valid user accounts with the correct password can gain
entry to the computer system

c. Ensuring the users are allowed access to only the resources allocated or
assigned to them

d. Enable users to change the password of colleagues

2. Which of the following is NOT a function performed by the operating system


to ensure that the communications/networking component of the computer
performs smoothly?
a. Enable the computer to shutdown immediately when a network threat is
detected

b. Ensure that programs running on the computer can communicate effectively


with other running programs to exchange data

c. Help to configure and manage WiFi connectivity for the computer

d. Enable the computer to connect to different networks when they become


available/unavailable

3. Which of the following is a function of common operating systems available


today?
a. Checking to ensure that there is sufficient disk space in the hard disk before
the user can save contents

b. Raising an alert when there is a failure detected on a major component of the


computer system like memory or CPU

c. All of these functions are available on operating systems today

d. Allowing for multitasking, so that multiple jobs can run concurrently

4. Which of the following is NOT part of the hardware services and software
services management function of the operating system ?
a. The ability to restrict the execution of supervisory commands only to
authorized or admin users

b. The ability of the computer to raise an alert when a word is wrongly spelt by a
user when using a word processor

c. The ability to ensure that appropriate software instructions can only be


executed within the allowable context
d. The ability of the computer to enable the data transfer speed between the USB
memory stick and the USB port to be adjusted automatically

5. Which of the following below is NOT an example of an operating system ?


a. Android family of operating systems

b. Microsoft Windows 10

c. Microsoft Office 2016

d. LINUX

Short Answer Questions:

1. Name the three main operating systems.

Microsoft Windows

Mac OS (operating system for Macintosh computers)

Linux

2. What is the purpose of an operating system?

The purpose of an operating system is to act as an intermediary between the user and the
computer hardware.

3. What percentage of computer users use:

Windows: Over 75% of computer users worldwide use some version of Microsoft Windows.

Mac OSX: Approximately 15-20% of computer users use Mac OSX.

Linux: Around 1-2% of computer users use Linux as their primary operating system.

4. Name the three main mobile operating systems.

Android

iOS (Apple)

HarmonyOS (developed by Huawei)

5. Which mobile operating system do you use on your phone or ipod?

Android, iOS, Windows Phone, and BlackBerry OS.


6. If you have to create an operating system, what are some features you would include.

Intuitive User Interface, Cross-Device Compatibility, Customization Options, Robust


Security, Multi-Tasking Capabilities, App Ecosystem, Voice Assistants, Seamless Updates,
Cloud Integration, Compatibility and Integration.

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