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The document is a worksheet with questions about operating system functions. It covers topics like hardware vs software, system software vs application software, different types of operating systems, functions of operating systems, and differences between command-line interfaces and graphical user interfaces.

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Class 8 Ch1 Exam

The document is a worksheet with questions about operating system functions. It covers topics like hardware vs software, system software vs application software, different types of operating systems, functions of operating systems, and differences between command-line interfaces and graphical user interfaces.

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Surajit Halder

Worksheet – 1 Computer Teacher


Functions of Operating System 7477753450

Full Marks: 30

A. Fill in the blanks. 1x5=5


1. A_____________ operating system runs on computers that are located in different geographical
areas, interconnected through a network.
2. _____________refers to the physical parts of a computer that you can see and touch.
3. _____________refers to the collection of programs that tells the hardware what to do.
4. An _____________ software is a set of programs designed to perform specific types of jobs.
5. Windows is the most popular ______________ based operating system.

B. Write True or False. 1x5=5


1. Computers work with an interaction of hardware and software.
2. An application software controls and manages the overall operations and performance of a
computer system.
3. A GUI uses characters on screen that are controlled with keyboard.
4. A single-user operating system allows more than one user to use the same computer,
concurrently.
5. CUI requires the user to type commands in order to interact with the computer system.

C. Tick the correct option. 1x5=5


1. A computer interprets the instructions given by the user with the help of an………………….
a. Operating System b. Device Driver c. Utility Software
2. Character User Interface is also known as the…………………….Interface.
a. Code Line b. Command Line c. Multi-User
3. Which of the following allows a single user to perform only one task at a time?
a. Single-User, Multi-Tasking b. Single-User, Single-Tasking c. Multi-User
4. ………………..has the capability to prioritise the processes, minimize the execution time, and work
independently with no interdependencies.
a. Multi-User OS b. Distributed OS c. Real-Time OS

5. Which of the following is a GUI-based operating system?


a. Windows b. DOS c. Both a and b

D. Answer the following. 2x5=10


1. Describe hardware and software.
2. Write any two differences between System Software and Application Software.
3. What is an operating system?
4. Describe any two functions of an operating system.
5. Write any two differences between CUI and GUI.
E. Match the following. 1x5=5
1. Graphical User Interface i. The command needs to be typed in this interface.
2. Operating System ii. It provides a set of commands, menus and icons.
3. Application Software iii. It uses menus, icons, and mouse click to give instructions.
4. Character User Interface iv. An interface between user and computer.
5. User Interface v. It is developed for a specific purpose.

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