BTEC IT Level 3 - Unit 1 Exam 698 Questions with Verified Answers
What is a digital device? -CORRECT ANSWER Piece of physical equipment that uses
... [Show More] digital data, such as by sending, receiving, storing or processing it.
What 9 types of digital devices are there? -CORRECT ANSWER 1. Personal Computers
2. Mobile Devices
3. Servers
4. Entertainment Systems
5. Navigation Systems
6. Multifunctional Devices
7. Digital Cameras
8. Data capture and Collection Systems
9. Communication devices and systems
What is a personal computer? -CORRECT ANSWER A general-purpose computing device small and cheap enough to be used by individuals.
How are PCs able to perform common tasks? -CORRECT ANSWER By installing a new software application the computer becomes capable of performing a new function.
What 3 things do PCs contain? -CORRECT ANSWER 1. Individual processors
2. RAM
3. hard disk components with expansion ports.
What additional capabilities can be upgraded on a PC? -CORRECT ANSWER Replacing hard disk, more storage or adding a graphics card to an expansion port, improves graphics processing power.
Give 2 examples of a PC -CORRECT ANSWER 1. Desktop
2. laptop
How are PCs used in workplace? -CORRECT ANSWER Word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheets, database management systems, creative tasks (music, film editing).
How are PCs used in personal lives? -CORRECT ANSWER Accessing Internet, surfing the web/email, gaming (requires expensive graphics card normally)
What is a server? -CORRECT ANSWER A computer that manages access to different resources and services over a network.
How do PCs connect to a server? -CORRECT ANSWER Via Ethernet cable and WiFi (forming a network)
What is the difference between servers and PCs? -CORRECT ANSWER Contain larger storage capacity, higher processing power and larger amount of memory.
Give 4 examples of servers? -CORRECT ANSWER 1. Mail servers
2. web servers
3. print servers
4. file servers
How do web servers work? -CORRECT ANSWER -Web server stores the web page and associated files.
-Client computer makes request for a web page to server (by entering URL).
-Web server locates correct files and sends back to client.
Why are web servers used? -CORRECT ANSWER To manage access to web pages.
Why are mail servers used? -CORRECT ANSWER To manage access to email
How do mail servers work? -CORRECT ANSWER -When you write an email/press send on PC, goes to outgoing mail server.
-This mail server then sends across a network to recipient's mail server and stores in their mailbox.
-When recipient logs into their email client the mail server will forward email to their computer.
Why are file servers used? -CORRECT ANSWER To store your files such as word processors and spreadsheets so they are accessible from any computer on the network.
Why are print servers used? -CORRECT ANSWER To share access to a printer.
How do print servers work? -CORRECT ANSWER By using a print server, you can send your files to print from any computer on the network.
What is a mobile device? -CORRECT ANSWER A computing device that is designed to be portable as it is compact, light-weight and capable of running for extended periods on battery power.
What key feature helps make mobile devices more compact and reduce power consumption? -CORRECT ANSWER System-on-a-Chip
What is System-on-a-Chip? -CORRECT ANSWER The core components of the computer are integrated onto a single chip. (CPU, GPU and RAM)
What is a disadvantage of System-on-a-Chip? -CORRECT ANSWER It is hard to upgrade a mobile device as all the components are integrated on the chip.
What are 2 examples? -CORRECT ANSWER 1. Tablets
2. smartphones
What are uses for mobile device? -CORRECT ANSWER Accessing internet on the go, playing games, calendars, email access.
What is a disadvantage of mobile devices? -CORRECT ANSWER -They all use touchscreen so are bad for word processing tasks.
-Also have limited processing capabilities so are bad for graphic games/film editing.
What is an entertainment system? -CORRECT ANSWER Computing devices that are designed to entertain (watching tv, listening to music, playing video games)
Advantages of entertainment systems? -CORRECT ANSWER -Good hard disk storage for storing tv/films, music and games.
-Built in internet connectivity capabilities (WiFi).
-Access to streaming and online gaming services.
3 examples of entertainment systems -CORRECT ANSWER 1. Digital media players
2. mp3 players
3. video game consoles
What is the use of digital media players? -CORRECT ANSWER Allows us to stream digital media (films, tv) over a network.
What is the use of portable media players? -CORRECT ANSWER Portable media players download media to device and are played off hard disk.
What is the use of MP3 players? -CORRECT ANSWER Used to access and listen to music on a small portable device.
What are MP4 players? -CORRECT ANSWER They are the same as MP3 players but can watch videos as well.
What is the use of video game consoles? -CORRECT ANSWER Allow you to play video games. Can even use internet to play games online with people globally.
What are navigation systems? -CORRECT ANSWER A digital device that uses GPS (Global Positioning System) to provide a real-time map of our current location, allowing us to plan a route to be directed to a chosen destination.
What features do some Navigation systems have? -CORRECT ANSWER -Identifying traffic, roadworks and accidents that may delay your journey. -Provides an accurate destination time.
What is an example of navigation systems? -CORRECT ANSWER In car satnav
What is the use of in car satnav? -CORRECT ANSWER Used instead of traditional maps to help direct you along the fastest route. Can be integrated directly into car's dashboard but is often standalone. (e.g. TomTom)
Why has standalone satnavs been replaced? -CORRECT ANSWER As navigation systems are now being used in mobile devices for driving, walking, cycling.
What is a multifunctional device? -CORRECT ANSWER A device that is capable of performing more than one specific function. (Also known as MFD and multifunctional peripherals)
What are examples of a multifunctional device? -CORRECT ANSWER Multifunctional printers, touchscreens, force-feedback game controllers.
What is a multifunctional printer? -CORRECT ANSWER A device that usually combines printing, scanning and faxing functions all into a single device.
Where are multifunctional printers used? -CORRECT ANSWER They are popular for use in home offices for people who work from home and do not have the space or money for three separate devices.
What are touch screens used for? -CORRECT ANSWER They are used on tablet devices to allow users to input without a separate keyboard or mouse.
What are force-feedback game controllers? -CORRECT ANSWER They are used on games consoles to allow you to control the game and receive vibration output.
Give an example of a vibration output on a games console? -CORRECT ANSWER rumbling in a car game when you go off track/fighting game when you're hit.
What is a digital camera? -CORRECT ANSWER A device that is capable of taking photo and video and recording it as digital data.
How does a digital camera store photos/videos as digital data? -CORRECT ANSWER By using a grid of photosensors that convert light into digital pixels that our computer can store, usually on a memory card.
What is a megapixel? -CORRECT ANSWER Megapixels is the number of individual pixels of colour that are used to record an image.
The more megapixels a camera has... -CORRECT ANSWER The higher the quality the image is.
How many megapixels does a modern digital camera have? -CORRECT ANSWER 20 megapixels
What doe most digital camera devices have? -CORRECT ANSWER They contain a built-in memory card slot to store the digital pictures and videos directly on the digital camera device.
What is the benefit of having a removable memory card in a digital camera? -CORRECT ANSWER It allows you to then transfer them to another device so that they can be stored on a computer and displayed on screen.
What are 2 examples of digital cameras? -CORRECT ANSWER Digital still cameras and digital video cameras.
What is a use of a digital camera? -CORRECT ANSWER You can upload the pictures/videos and share them as well as edit the photos.
What does photoshopping mean? -CORRECT ANSWER The use of a software program that we can use to remove blemishes or perform heavier changes to a photo.
What is data capture and collection systems? -CORRECT ANSWER They input and store data through methods other than direct data entry (such as through a keyboard). The data is entered as a result of a related activity.
What does data capture and collection systems allow? -CORRECT ANSWER The data to be entered into a computer system directly during the data capture stage and so greatly reduces the amount of human error issues that happen when manually entering data.
What are 3 examples of data capture and collection systems? -CORRECT ANSWER 1. Barcode scanners 2. Optical mark readers (OMR) 3.Magnetic ink character readers (MICR)
Where are barcodes used? -CORRECT ANSWER On the back of products
How do barcode scanners capture data? -CORRECT ANSWER They capture data by reading the width of dark and light bars. When the barcode is read it matches it to a database of products on the computer and returns information.
Where is OMR used? -CORRECT ANSWER Used in shops for inputting lottery tickets
How is OMR used in the lottery? -CORRECT ANSWER Pre-printed forms like lottery tickets are designed so that when marks are placed on it, the OMR device can detect what numbers you select from the mark's location on the form.
What is MICR used for? -CORRECT ANSWER Verifying that cheques are legititmate
How does MICR verify cheques? -CORRECT ANSWER The magnetised ink is used to write a code on the bottom of the cheque. The MICR device reads the magnetic field of the characters to read the code to ensure it is a legitimate cheque.
What are communication devices and systems? -CORRECT ANSWER A device that is used to move data between two other devices, such as two computers
What do communication devices allow? -CORRECT ANSWER They allow us to transmit data between devices over a network in various ways.
What are 3 examples of communication devices and system? -CORRECT ANSWER Network interface cards (NIC), wireless dongles, routers
What is the use of a Network interface card? -CORRECT ANSWER Allow data to be transferred to and from a networked computer by connecting an ethernet cable.
Where are NICs used? -CORRECT ANSWER Desktop PCs.
What is the use of wireless dongles? -CORRECT ANSWER Allows you to either transfer data to a router wirelessly as part of a local area network or connect to a mobile broadband network.
Where are wireless dongles used? -CORRECT ANSWER Used in laptops.
What is the use of a router? -CORRECT ANSWER Directs data to its correct destination over a large network.
When is a router required? -CORRECT ANSWER Wherever two networks meet.
What are the 6 uses of digital devices? -CORRECT ANSWER 1. Education and Training
2. Personal
3. Social
4. Retail
5. Organisational Use
6. Creative Tasks
What three categories are there in Education and Training? -CORRECT ANSWER 1. Interactive Whiteboards
2. Virtual Learning Environments (VLE)
3. Online Learning
What is the use of interactive whiteboards? -CORRECT ANSWER Used by teaches to support teaching in front of a class
Why are interactive whiteboards multifunctional? -CORRECT ANSWER They display output on the screen and take input such as when used as a touchscreen to write notes and input commands.
Why are interactive whiteboards beneficial? -CORRECT ANSWER The notes taken can be saved to a central location that can be accessed by students to use outside of school.
Where are Virtual Learning Environments used? -CORRECT ANSWER Used in schools
What is a VLE? -CORRECT ANSWER Like a website that allows teachers to upload resources to the site so that they can share them with students.
What benefit is a VLE to a student? -CORRECT ANSWER They can access their learning at home so can prepare for exams/homework.
What benefit is a VLE to a teacher? -CORRECT ANSWER They can mark the work submitted by students and so students can access feedback whenever.
Where is online learning used? -CORRECT ANSWER Can access the sites through PC or mobile devices
What does online learning do? -CORRECT ANSWER Allows you to access visual content like videos, animation and audio explanations.
What type of digital camera is used in online learning? -CORRECT ANSWER A webcam (videos can be shared online through different sites)
What three categories are there for Personal use of digital devices? -CORRECT ANSWER 1. Entertainment
2. Online shopping and banking
3. Home applicances
Where do we use entertainment systems? -CORRECT ANSWER To watch film and TV, listen to music and play video games.
What are the advantages of streaming films online? -CORRECT ANSWER No longer store files on computers saving space on hard disk.
Accessing media content is now cheaper.
What are digital media players used for? -CORRECT ANSWER To access streaming on television set.
What are video game consoles used for? -CORRECT ANSWER Allows us to play games online with others without needing to be in the same location.
What is a disadvantage of entertainment systems? -CORRECT ANSWER Piracy now occurs where content (films, music etc.) is illegally transferred over the internet for free.
What does online shopping allow us? -CORRECT ANSWER Allows us to purchase anything and being able to get it delivered the same day.
What does online banking allow us? -CORRECT ANSWER Allows us to manage our finances such as checking our bank statements and transferring money.
What is the benefits of online banking and shopping? -CORRECT ANSWER -You can do it from your home.
-Saves time and money
-Helpful for people who live in remote locations/ people with disabilities who would find it difficult to get to the high street.
What is a use of home appliances? -CORRECT ANSWER Controlling the central heating system through your smartphone allowing us to turn the heating on or off without being at home.
What is the advantages of home appliances? -CORRECT ANSWER Can help reduce costs and conserve energy.
What categories are there for social uses of digital devices? -CORRECT ANSWER 1. Social Networking
2. Instant Messaging
3. VOIP
What does social networking allow us to do? -CORRECT ANSWER -Allows us to create a 'network of friends' where people are able to see our posts.
-You can also message people directly through messaging services on the sites.
-You can create or join groups and talk about similar interests.
What are the disadvantages of social networking? -CORRECT ANSWER -Can be very distracting and time-consuming which can affect productivity in the work place.
-Has also reduced the amount of face-to-face interactions.
What does instant messaging allows us to do? -CORRECT ANSWER Allows us to hold real-time text-based conversations with others.
What is an advantage of instant messaging? -CORRECT ANSWER Messaging is cheaper and allows us to group message.
Instant messaging is proprietary meaning... -CORRECT ANSWER You need the person you are messaging with to have the same Instant Messaging app.
What is VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol)? -CORRECT ANSWER A type of software that allows you to have a real time voice and video conversations.
What is an example of VoIP? -CORRECT ANSWER Skype
Why has VoIP become more popular? -CORRECT ANSWER It gives the ability to have video along with voice and the ability to hold group conversations and being cheaper.
What categories are there for retail use of digital devices? -CORRECT ANSWER 1. EPOS
2. Stock Management
3. Retail Website
What is EPOS? -CORRECT ANSWER Electronic Point of Sale is a computerised checkout till.
What does EPOS use? -CORRECT ANSWER It uses digital devices to record sales as well as to take payment for the sales.
What are examples of EPOS? -CORRECT ANSWER Barcode readers, MICR, Contactless payment
What is the advantages of EPOS? -CORRECT ANSWER -Sales process is quicker and more efficient.
-Reduction in staff error
What is stock management? -CORRECT ANSWER A database management system that run on servers will connect to the EPOS system.
What happens when a product is sold (stock management)? -CORRECT ANSWER The information is sent through to the server and the database will be updated with new reduced stock level.
How can we automatically order stock from our homes? -CORRECT ANSWER A stock management server can be connected via the internet to the servers at the warehouse.
Why do we need less administrative staff if stock managment systems are in place? -CORRECT ANSWER Stock management automates most of the processes that monitor stock and make orders.
Having less administrative staff means... -CORRECT ANSWER -Business saves money.
-Reduces human error.
Why do shops have online retail websites? -CORRECT ANSWER To sell and advertise their products over the internet.
What do a business need to run an online website? -CORRECT ANSWER A web server to host the site.
PC to develop the site.
What is the benefit of retail websites? -CORRECT ANSWER -Cheaper than buying a store.
-Can sell products to a world wide audience.
Make sales 24/7.
What 3 categories come under organisational use? -CORRECT ANSWER 1. Administration
2. Video conferencing
3. Design & Manufacturing
Why would an organisation use spreadsheets and accounting software? -CORRECT ANSWER To manage their finances (tracking sales/expenditure/ calculating tax).
Why do organisations use word processors, desktop publishers and presentation software? -CORRECT ANSWER To produce documents they require for their business operation.(producing sales report/ presentations/ brochures)
How has digital devices made a business more productive? -CORRECT ANSWER Less time is spent correcting human error.
What does video conferencing software packages allow you to do? -CORRECT ANSWER Allow you to have voice and video conversation (VoIP).
What is video conferencing designed to have? -CORRECT ANSWER To have multiple people take part in meetings.
What added features does video conferencing have? -CORRECT ANSWER Able to display a presentation.
Share documents
How does video conferencing benefit businesses? -CORRECT ANSWER -Saves time and money as employees don't need to travel to the same location.
-Helps support employees working from home.
Where is CAD software used? -CORRECT ANSWER Used in construction industry for architectural drawings and manufacturing of parts.
Where is CAM controlled machinery used? -CORRECT ANSWER Produce the objects designed with CAD software.
How has design and manufacturing helped businesses? -CORRECT ANSWER Made them more efficient.
What is a benefit of CAD? -CORRECT ANSWER -Designs can be modified easily if changes are required.
-Designs can be sent over email.
What is a benefit of CAM? -CORRECT ANSWER -Machinery can work 24/7.
-Reduces human error as task is produced to the same standard each time.
What 3 categories come under creative tasks? -CORRECT ANSWER 1. 3D Graphics
2. Photo/video editing
3.Graphic design
Why are 3D models being used in movies? -CORRECT ANSWER It is quicker and changes can be easily made.
What has 3D graphics done to video games? -CORRECT ANSWER Added a new level of realism to video games.
What does digital cameras allow you to do? -CORRECT ANSWER Edit the photos (fixing the lighting or removing objects, red blemishes)
What is a disadvantage of photo editing? -CORRECT ANSWER People in magazines are heavily edited sets expectations to younger generations.
What types of graphics and documents use graphic design? -CORRECT ANSWER Logos, leaflets, magazines, books and comics.
What do we use desktop publishing software for? -CORRECT ANSWER Designing the layout and typesetting (e.g. books)
What are advantages of graphic design? -CORRECT ANSWER -More efficient than manually typesetting.
-You can send data to printers quickly.
What is a peripheral device? -CORRECT ANSWER A hardware device that isn't required for the computer to perform its primary function.
What are input devices used for? -CORRECT ANSWER To enter information into a computer system?
What 8 input devices are there? -CORRECT ANSWER 1. Keyboard
2. Mouse
3. Microphone
4. Webcam
5. Game controller
6. Sensor
7. Scanner
8. Graphics tablet
What is a keyboard? -CORRECT ANSWER Made up of a panel of keys, this device is used to input alphanumeric characters, symbols and simple commands into a computer.
What is a mouse? -CORRECT ANSWER A pointing device that allows a user to control a cursor on the screen in order to select objects that are displayed.
What is a microphone? -CORRECT ANSWER An audio input device that allows a user to enter sounds into the computer system.
What is a webcam? -CORRECT ANSWER A device used to input digital video or still pictures into a computer system.
What is a game controller? -CORRECT ANSWER Used to control video games, this can come in a gamepad form or in the form of a joystick.
What is a sensor? -CORRECT ANSWER An input device that takes readings from the environment such as temperate or light.
What is a scanner? -CORRECT ANSWER A device that converts documents into digital data so that they can be viewed and edited on a computer system.
What is a graphics tablet? -CORRECT ANSWER A flat board and a pointing device, known as a stylus, that allows a user to enter data much like they're using a pen & paper.
What are output devices? -CORRECT ANSWER Output devices are used to send data from a digital device to a user or another device.
What 6 output devices are there? -CORRECT ANSWER 1. Monitor
2. Projector
3. Printer
4. Plotter
5. Speakers
6. Actuator
What is a monitor? -CORRECT ANSWER A device that outputs a visual display of the user interface of any software that is currently being used on the computer.
What is a projector? -CORRECT ANSWER This projects a visual display of the user interface onto a wall or screen.
What is a printer? -CORRECT ANSWER A device that is used to produce physical copies of the documents & images produced using a computer system.
What is a plotter? -CORRECT ANSWER A type of printer that is designed to print out vector graphic images. It typically prints to a very high quality on very large paper.
What are speakers? -CORRECT ANSWER A device that is designed to produce audio output by converting the digital audio signal from a computer into an analogue signal.
What is an actuator? -CORRECT ANSWER An output device that produces motion. We use it to control or move things.
What 5 storage devices are there? -CORRECT ANSWER 1. Hard disk drives
2. Solid state drives
3. USB flash drives
4. SD cards
5. Optical disks
What form of storage is HDDs? -CORRECT ANSWER Magnetic
How is the data stored on HDDs? -CORRECT ANSWER Stores the data as a magnetised area that represents a 1 and a demagnetised area that represents a 0.
What are the advantages of HDDs? -CORRECT ANSWER -Offer a big storage capacity at relatively low cost. (terabyte for less than £50)
-A reliable storage method as they have long life span.
What are the disadvantages of HDDs? -CORRECT ANSWER -Relatively slow read/write speed compared to SDDs.
-Have a number of moving parts so can easily be damaged(risky as portable device)
-They are also heavier than alternatives.
What form of storage are Solid State Drives? -CORRECT ANSWER Flash memory
How do SSDs store data? -CORRECT ANSWER -The semiconductor chips can be switched on and off.
-On represents a 1 an doff represents a 0.
What happens when you turn off the computer with a SSD. -CORRECT ANSWER It will remember the data.
What are the advantages of SSDs? -CORRECT ANSWER -Have very fast read/write speeds (faster to turn on computer, load programs and save files)
-Consume less power than HDDs (useful for laptops)
-No moving parts, less likely to be damaged.
What are the disadvantages of SDDs? -CORRECT ANSWER -More expensive than HDDs. (terabyte cost over £200)
-Lower storage capacity than HDDs due to high cost
-Have a finite number of writes before they no longer work.
What form of storage are USB flash drives? -CORRECT ANSWER Flash memory
What are the advantages of USBs? -CORRECT ANSWER -Portable due to small size, light-weight and easy connectivity.
-Durable and reliable as have no moving parts.
-USB connector built in to device so highly compatible with devices.
What are disadvantages with USBs? -CORRECT ANSWER -Can be easily lost
-Have a finite amount of writes
-Compared with HDD/SDD have low storage capacity.
What does SD card stand for? -CORRECT ANSWER Secure Digital Card
Where are SD cards used? -CORRECT ANSWER In digital cameras
What are the advantages of SD cards? -CORRECT ANSWER -Extremely small and portable
-Easy to transfer data between devices.
-Reliable storage device, less likely to be damaged by knocks.
What are the disadvantages of SD cards? -CORRECT ANSWER -Low storage capacity
-A lot of variety which can cause compatibility issues.
What form of storage is Optical Disks? -CORRECT ANSWER Optical storage
How does optical storage work? -CORRECT ANSWER -Uses a laser to mark the disks in a pattern.
-Light is bounced of the disk.
-Marked areas are pit and represent 0s.
-Non-marked areas are lands and represent a 1.
What are the advantages of Optical disks? -CORRECT ANSWER -Most PCs have optical disk drives and so is compatible.
-Highly portable (used for distributing software/films)
What are the disadvantages of Optical disks? -CORRECT ANSWER -Small storage capacity (700mb/blu-ray 50GB)
-Easily damaged
-Work for a finite number of writes.
What does manual data processing involve? -CORRECT ANSWER An individual enters data into the computer.
Where would you use manual data processing? -CORRECT ANSWER -Customer booking systems
-Marking exams
-Customer satisfaction survey
What are examples of automatic data processing? -CORRECT ANSWER -Optical mark readers
-Barcode readers
-Smart readers
What are 2 disadvantages of Manual Data Processing? -CORRECT ANSWER 1.Human Error
2.Time-consuming
What are 2 advantages of manual data processing? -CORRECT ANSWER 1.Complex Data (Harder for automated system)
2.Reduced training
What are 2 advantages of automatic data processing? -CORRECT ANSWER 1.Accuracy
2.Time&cost
What are 2 disadvantages of automatic data processing? -CORRECT ANSWER 1.Inflexible (only some data can be entered)
2.Requires staff training
What is a trackball? -CORRECT ANSWER This device is made up of a ball that sits within a holder that can be rotated in order to move the cursor on the screen.
What is a Braille keyboard? -CORRECT ANSWER They use braille characters on each key of the keyboard.
What is a braille embosser? -CORRECT ANSWER This is a printer that will output using braille cells as opposed to standard ink text.
What are screen magnifiers? -CORRECT ANSWER This usually attaches to an existing monitor and magnifies the display output to make it easier to see.
What are eye typers? -CORRECT ANSWER This uses a camera mounted on the computer that tracks the user's eye movement to detect where they are looking in order to enter data with an onscreen keyboard. Clicks can be recorded by blinking slowly.
What 5 accessibility device should be used for someone with a visual impairment? -CORRECT ANSWER 1.Braille Keyboard
2.Large Key Keyboard
3.Touchscreens
4.Braille Embossers
5.Screen Magnifiers
What 2 accessibility device should be used for someone with limited mobility? -CORRECT ANSWER 1.Trackballs
2.Eye Typers
What 4 types of operating systems are there? -CORRECT ANSWER 1.Real-time
2.Single-user, single-task
3.Single-user, multi-tasking
4.Multi-user
What is a Real-time OS? -CORRECT ANSWER Monitors external events and processes data as soon as it enters the computer system.
Where is a RTOS used? -CORRECT ANSWER -Traffic lights
-air traffic control systems
What is a single-user, single-task OS? -CORRECT ANSWER Can only be used by one person at a time, using a single application.
What are 2 examples of single-user, single-task OS? -CORRECT ANSWER 1.Old mobile phones (not smartphones)
2.Personal digital assistants
What is a single-user, multi-tasking OS? -CORRECT ANSWER Designed for only a single user at a time, however it can run multiple applications simultaneously.
What are 3 examples of a single-user, multi-tasking OS? -CORRECT ANSWER 1.Windows 10
2.Mac OSX
3. Android
Where is a single-user, multi-tasking OS used? -CORRECT ANSWER -smartphones
-tablets
-personal computers
What is a multi-user OS? -CORRECT ANSWER Allows many different users to make use of a computer system and its resources at the same time.
Where would a multi-user OS be used? -CORRECT ANSWER -Powerful servers
-Supercomputers
What are the 5 roles of operating systems? -CORRECT ANSWER 1. Networking
2. Security
3. Memory Management
4. Multi-tasking
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