Test Your Knowledge On Operating System and Application Software

1. Which of the following controls the process of interaction between the user and the operating system? a) user interface b) language translator c) platform d) screen saver
2. A computer cannot 'boot' if it does not have the ___ a) compiler b) loader c) operating systems d) assembler
3. What do you call the programs that are used to find out possible faults and their causes? a) operating system extensions b) cookies c) diagnostics software d) boot diskettes
4. DOS stands for ___ a) Disk Operating System b) Disk Operating Session c) Digital Operating System d) Digital Open System
5. Which of the following are the functions of an operating system? a) allocates resources b) monitors activities c) manages disks and files d) all of the above
6. The primary function of the ____ is to set up the hardware, load and start an operating system. a) system programs b) BIOS c) CP d) memory
7. _____ is computer software designed to operate the computer hardware and to provide platform for running application software. a) Application software b) System software c) Software  d) Operating System
8. Select the odd one. a) Operating system b) Interpreter c) Compiler d) Assembler
9. Snowbol is an/a _____ a) operating system b) HLL c) software d) search engine
10. Which of the following is/are operating systems? a) Windows b) Unix c) OS/2 d) All of these
11. NOS stands for ___ a) Node operating System b) Non-Open Software c) Network Operating System d) Non-Operating Software
12. What is the name of an application program that gathers user information and sends it to someone through the internet? a) virus b) spybot c) logic bomb d) security patch
13. ______ are specific to user's needs. a) system software b) application software c) assemblers d) compliers