Operating System Types

Question 0

Which type of Operating System is found normally on most home computers?

Answer 0

Single user, multi tasking

Question 1

What type of Operating System deals with one person at a time who is just running one application at a time?

Answer 1

Single user, single application

Question 2

Which type of Operating System would be found on a large mainframe computer?

Answer 2

Multi user, multi tasking

Question 3

Which type of Operating System are you likely to have on school computers?

Answer 3

Network Operating System

Question 4

Which type of Operating System is found on mobile phones?

Answer 4

Single user, single application

Question 5

Windows 7, Windows Vista, Linux and Mac OS are examples of which operating systems?

Answer 5

Single user, multi tasking

Question 6

Which Operating a System is a bank most likely to use?

Answer 6

Multi user, multi task

Question 7

Which type of Operating System is most likely to make use of separate accounts, user ID’s & passwords?

Answer 7

Network Operating System

Question 8

Is a Network Operating System the same as a multi user Operating System?

Answer 8

No

Question 9

What would be a suitable amount of memory for a computer with a single user, multi tasking Operating System?

Answer 9

1-2 GB

Question 10

What type of Operating System enables you to access and use applications and files via the internet?

Answer 10

Online Operating System

Question 11

What type of system is the most appropriate for time critical systems such as traffic lights?

Answer 11

Real time system

Question 12

Which type of system is the most appropriate for processing electricity bills overnight?

Answer 12

Batch processing

Question 13

Which system is more likely to be fully automatic rather than interactive?

Answer 13

Batch processing