Operating system software

The main functions of an operating system include:

 Providing a user interface so that the user can communicate with the computer

 Communicating with all the hardware devices such as keyboard, screen and printer

 Organising the storage and retrieval of data from disk

 Managing the smooth running of all programs currently in RAM

One of the most commonly-used operating systems is Microsoft Windows. This has a Graphical User Interface (GUI). This means that instead of users having to type complicated text commands, they can use the mouse to point at icons and menus on the screen.

Whicjh of the following tasks would be performed by the operating system?
1. Transferring data between backing storage and memory
2. Formatting a word processing document
3. Spellchecking
4. Accessing the Internet
Which of these statements relating to a GUI operating system is NOT true?
1. It provides an interface so that the user can communicate with the computer
2. It organises the storage and retrieval of data from disk
3. It is normally a very small program
4. It allocates processing time to programs currently in RAM
A GUI Is sometimes referred to as a WIMP interface. The W stands for Windows, the M for Mouse and the P for Pointer. What does the I stand for?
1. Interface
2. Index
3. Icons
4. Insert