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Quiz: Operating Systems - The Core Purpose

OCR GCSE J277 Computer Science specification

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Building on what you've learned about systems software, let's test your knowledge of operating systems and their core purpose!

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Multiple ChoiceInteractive

Which of the following is a core function of an operating system?

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Select all the functions of an operating system:

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Fill in the BlankInteractive

An operating system provides a {{blank0}} for users to interact with the computer and manages {{blank1}}.

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Math EquationInteractive

A computer has 8 GB of RAM. If the operating system uses 2 GB and running programs use 5 GB, how much free memory is available?

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Code CompletionInteractive

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Multiple ChoiceInteractive

Which of these is NOT managed by an operating system?

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Multiple ChoiceInteractive

What does multitasking in an operating system allow?

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Select all examples of peripheral devices managed by an operating system:

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