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The document provides notes on the functions of operating systems for an 8th grade computer class. It includes fill-in-the-blank questions about hardware, software, and operating systems. True/false questions test understanding of operating system functions. Multiple choice and application questions assess knowledge of operating system types. Definitions and explanations of operating system concepts like hardware, software, single-user vs multi-user systems are also provided.

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The document provides notes on the functions of operating systems for an 8th grade computer class. It includes fill-in-the-blank questions about hardware, software, and operating systems. True/false questions test understanding of operating system functions. Multiple choice and application questions assess knowledge of operating system types. Definitions and explanations of operating system concepts like hardware, software, single-user vs multi-user systems are also provided.

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SEVEN ELEVEN SCHOLASTIC SCHOOL

ACADEMIC YEAR 2023-24


NOTES
SUBJECT: COMPUTER
CLASS: VIII
CHAPTER/TOPIC: CHAPTER – 1/ FUNCTIONS OF OPERATING SYSTEM
DATE:
_________________________________________________________________________
NOTE: These notes are to be done in the notebook. The students must also read the chapter
thoroughly. Questions can be asked from any part of the chapter.
A. Fill in the blanks:

1. Hardware refers to the physical parts of a computer that you can see and touch.
2. Software refers to the instruction or programs that tell the hardware what to do.
3. An application software is a set of programs designed to perform specific type of job.
4. A distributed operating system runs on computers that are located in different geographical areas,
interconnected through a network.
5. Windows is the most popular GUI-based operating system.

B. State True or False:

1. Computers work with an interaction of hardware and software. True


2. An application software controls and manages the overall operation and performance of a computer
system. True
3. An operating system acts as an interface between the user and computer hardware. True
4. A single-user operating system allows more than one user to use the same computer, concurrently.
False
5. CUI requires the user to type commands in order to interact with the computer system. True

C. Multiple Choice Questions:

1. A computer interprets the instructions given by a user with the help of an _____________.
Ans: - Operating system
2. Which of the following allows a single user to perform only one task at a time?
Ans: - Single-User, Single-Tasking
3. __________has the capability to priorities the processes, minimize the execution time and work
independently with no interdependencies.
Ans: - Real-Time OS
4. Character user interface is also known as ___________ interface.
Ans: - Command line
5. Which of the following is a GUI-based operating system?
Ans: - Windows
D. Application- based questions.

1. Real-Time
2. GUI

E. Answer the following questions.

1. Describe Hardware and Software.


Ans: -
➢ Hardware refers to the physical parts of a computer that you can see and touch, such as monitor,
keyboard, mouse, printer, and the other components fixed inside the CPU cabinet.
➢ Software refers to the instructions or programs that tells a hardware what to do. Software enhances
the capability of the hardware and directs the computer to perform specific types of activities.

2. Explain the different types of Software.


Ans: - There are two types of software: System software and Application software
➢ System software: - System software is a collection of one or more programs that controls and
manages the overall operation and performance of a computer system. It can be classified into the
following categories: Operating System, Language Processors, Device Drivers, and Utility Software.
➢ Application software: - An application software is used to perform the specific types of jobs, like
calculation, arranging data in an organized manner, designing professional documents, creating
images, logos, etc. Word, PowerPoint, Paint 3D, Excel, are some commonly used applications
software.

3. What is an Operating System?


Ans: - The operating system acts as an interface between the user and computer hardware. The
computer interprets the instructions given by the user with the help of an operating system. It controls
and manages the overall operations and internal working of a computer system. It is the main software
that makes a computer work and also provides a platform for running an application software.
Microsoft Disk Operating System(MS DOS), Microsoft Windows, Linux and UNIX are examples of
operating systems.

4. Describe any two functions of an operating system.


Ans: - Two functions of an Operating system are:
➢ Process Management — The OS (Operating System) ensures that each process/application
receives enough time from the processor to function properly. It also tries to utilize as many
processor cycles as possible for the real time work.
➢ Memory Storage and Management — The OS (Operating System) manages the sharing of
internal memory among the multiple applications. It also ensures that one process should not
consume the memory allocated to another process. An OS has to make efficient utilisation of
different types of memory (RAM, Cache, etc.) within the system, so as to ensure proper execution
of every process.

5. Write a short note on the multi-user operating system.


Ans: -
➢ A multi-user operating system allows multiple users to access applications or resources that are
running on a single network server, concurrently.
➢ The single network server is termed as a Terminal server.
➢ UNIX, Virtual Memory System, (VMS), and Mainframe OS are examples of the multi-user
operating systems.
➢ It is commonly used in large organizations, such as in the government offices, universities, and
mainly on servers, such as the Ubuntu server or Windows server.
➢ These servers allow several users to simultaneously access the operating system, applications and
the other resources.

6. Describe the single-user operating system.


Ans: -
➢ An operating system that allows only a single user to perform only one task at a time is known as
a single-user operating system.
➢ It was the initial version of the operating system.
➢ A single-user, single-tasking operating system occupies less space in memory. Eg. Microsoft DOS
and Palm OS.
➢ An operating system that allows only a one user to run several programs at a time is known as a
single-user, multi-tasking operating system. Eg. Windows, Linux and macOS.

7. Distinguish between the real-time and distributed operating system.


Ans: -
➢ A real-time operating system is used when the time span required to react to an input is rigid and
time-bound. Even a microsecond of delay will cause the system to fail.
➢ A distributed operating system allows all the linked machines to access data and software, and this
process takes over the common network from different computers, irrespective of their location on
the globe.

8. Write any four differences between CUI and GUI.


Ans: -

CUI GUI
CUI interface is relatively less appealing. GUI interface is much attractive and appealing.
CUI is a text-based interface and hence is not as GUI is easier to learn and more user-friendly due
user friendly as GUI. to the presence of various graphical elements like
icons, menu, buttons, etc.
A user is required to memorize many commands With GUI, a user does not have to learn
to operate and control a CUI. complicated commands.
CUI supports the use of a keyboard only. GUI supports the use of both a mouse and
keyboard to control and navigate through your
system.
Only one task can be executed at a particular In GUI multiple tasks can run simultaneously at a
point of time in CUI. time.

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