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3,COS3721 Chapter 4,COS3721 Chapter 5,COS3721
Chapter 6


COS3721 Chapter 1

What are the major parts of a computer system?

a) CPU, RAM, Graphics Card, Mouse

b) Hardware, Operating System, Application Programs, User

c) Microsoft Windows, Linux, macOS, Android

d) Word Processor, Spreadsheet, Web Browser, Email Client

b) Hardware, Operating System, Application Programs, User



Which of the following does not belong to the hardware part in the computer system?

a) CPU

b) Memory

c) Operating System

d) Input/Output (I/O) Devices

c) Operating System




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What do application programs in a computer system do?

,a) They control hardware.

b) They organize the system.

c) They form a platform of other programs.

d) They use hardware resources to solve the user's computing problem.

d) They use hardware resources to solve the user's computing problem.



What does the operating system play the main role in when it comes to the computer
system?

a) Executing the application programs

b) Creating an environment for gaming

c) Controlling and coordinating the hardware

d) Developing new software applications

c) Controlling and coordinating the hardware



How does the operating system help in utilizing resources in a computer system?

a) By developing new software programs

b) By managing user accounts

c) By controlling the hardware and coordinating its use

d) By providing an interface for web browsing

c) By controlling the hardware and coordinating its use




What analogy has been drawn between the operating system and any other entity?

a) It is compared to a sports team

b) It is compared to a government

c) It is compared to a university

d) It is compared to a restaurant

,b) It is compared to a government



How does the text explore the role of an operating system?

a) It debates on the history of operating systems

b) It debates the role of the operating system from two standpoints

c) It provides an overall technical overview in terms of working with the operating
systems

d) It identifies operating systems most in use nowadays

b) Operating system's role from two-point-of-view



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For what purpose does the user target the traditional desktop and laptop computer
system?

a) Utilizing resources

b) Optimizing performance

c) Maximizing work or play

d) Enhancement of security

c) Maximizing work or play




What type of computer interface requires tapping and swiping fingers on a display,
rather than using a keyboard and mouse?

a) Touch screen interface

b) Voice recognition interface

c) Numeric keypad interface

d) Physical interface

a) Touch screen interface

, For mobile devices, which of the following is an example of Siri?

a) A touch screen interface

b) A numeric keypad interface

c) A voice recognition interface

d) A physical keyboard interface

c) A voice recognition interface




For what type of computers is the user interface less significant, and the major design
goal is to operate without user intervention?

a) Desktop computers

b) Laptops

c) Embedded computers in home devices and automobiles

d) Smartphones and tablets

c) Embedded computers in home devices and automobiles



What is the major function of the operating system in a computer?

a. Executing user programs

b. Managing hardware resources

c. Processing user input

d. Providing graphical user interfaces

b. Managing hardware resources



Which of the following is not considered a computer resource that the operating system
manages?

a. CPU time

b. Memory space

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