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Section 1
(20 marks)
Section 1 consists of 10 multiple choice questions. Each question carries 2 marks. Answer all the questions.
Circle the correct answer.
1.) It is regarded as the backbone of the computer, and is an intermediary between the user and computer
a.
BIOS
b.
POST
c.
Operating system
d.
MBR
(2 marks)
2.) It is a process that starts the operating system when the user turns on a computer system.
a.
Booting
b.
Printing
c.
Scanning
d.
Formatting
(2 marks)
Application program
b.
CPU
c.
Output
d.
Operating system
(2 marks)
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4.) An operating system controls and schedules the processes for execution by the
a.
Monitor
b.
CPU
c.
Scanner
d.
Printer
(2 marks)
5.) Which of the following is not an example of commonly used operating systems?
a.
Windows NT
b.
Linux
c.
Mac
d.
(2 marks)
6.) The technology up gradation that is different from its previous type is called a
a.
Model
b.
Version
c.
System
d.
Windows
(2 marks)
7.) Pressing the power switch when the computer is switched off is called
a.
Stand by
b.
Warm Boot
c.
Cold Boot
d.
Log off
(2 marks)
8.) Name of the software needed by the operating system to recognize the input and output devices attached is
a.
Device driver
b.
Printer driver
c.
d.
Scanner
(2 marks)
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9.) It closes all the programs running on the computer, however the computer still runs
a.
Lock
b.
Log off
c.
Restart
d.
Sleep
(2 marks)
10.) It is a type of operating system, when one user needs to do one thing at a time
a.
b.
Multi user
c.
Single user
d.
(2 marks)
Section 2
(30 marks)
(10 marks)
Abbreviation
BIOS
POST
MBR
OS
DOS
(5 marks)
Full form
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(5 marks)
Question 2
(10 marks)
1. Define the term Computer Shut down. Also write why is important to properly shut down the computer.
(4 marks)
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2. Define the following terms:
(3 marks)
a) Switch user
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b) Lock
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c) Restart
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3. Enlist any 3 major components of LINUX.
(3 marks)
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Question 3
(10 marks)
(5 marks)
Operating
System
(3 marks)
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4. Give differences between
(2 marks)
CUI
GUI
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