Operating system

                                                              Operating system

1. Answer the following questions in depth:

1. What is multiuser operating system?

• A Multi-user operating system is a computer operating system which allows several users to use the single machine using one operating system.

2. What is single user multitasking operating system?

• A single user can execute numerous programs at once thanks to the operating system, which also enables simultaneous multitasking. On personal computers and laptops, this kind of operating system is present. Microsoft Windows is the most widely used single-user multitasking system.

3. What is GUI?

• A graphical user interface, commonly referred to as a GUI, is a user interface that allows users to interact with electronic devices like computers and smartphones by using menus, icons, and other symbols (graphics). Unlike text-based interfaces, where data and commands are purely in text, GUIs graphically show information and related user controls. A pointing device, such as a mouse, trackball, stylus, or a finger on a touch screen, is used to manipulate GUI representations.

4. Differentiate between application window and document window.

• Application Window:

 1. The larger window is called the Application Window. 

2. This window helps the user to communicate with the Application Program.

Document Window: 

1. The smaller window, which is inside the Application Window is called the Document Window. 

2. This window is used for typing, editing, drawing and formatting the text and graphics. 

5. What is a dialog box?

• A dialog box (also spelled dialogue box, also called a dialog) is a common type of window in the GUI of an operating system. The dialog box displays additional information, and asks a user for input.

6. Write the function of the operating system.

• An operating system is a form of software that manages files, memory, processes, input, output, and peripheral devices like disk drives and printers. It also handles input and output.

   The operating system is in responsible for the following duties:

• It has full control over all computer resources.

• It offers user programs beneficial services.

• The execution of user programs is coordinated by it.

• Resources are made available for user programs.

• It offers the user an interface (virtual machine).

7. What is folder?

• A folder is a storage space, or container, where many files can be placed into groups and organize the computer. A folder can also contain other folders. For many computer software applications, there is a current working directory.

8. What is sub-folder?

• one folder placed inside of another. The nested folder is technically a "subfolder," and subfolders can contain other subfolders, and so forth, up to a certain degree.

9. Differentiate between cut and paste and copy and paste.

10. When are the temporary files created?

• Windows or other programs on your computer produce temporary files, often known as temp files or tmp files, to store data while a permanent file is being written to or changed. When the task is finished or the software is closed, the data will be moved to a permanent file.

Logic-based questions:

1. Why MS windows called multitasking operating system?

• An expansion of the multiprogramming operating system that enables users to run many programs at once is referred to as the multitasking OS. It allows a person to handle several computer tasks at once.

2. For what purpose is the mouse pointer used?

• A mouse cursor, also known as a mouse arrow, pointer, or mouse, is a graphical image that is used to activate or control specific elements in a graphical user interface. It more clearly illustrates the location of your mouse once it completes its subsequent activity, such as launching a program or transferring files.

3. Why Recycle Bin is called dust-bin?

• The recycle bin is called dust-bin because all the unwanted files, folder and data which are deleted which gets stored in recycle bin and the data is permanently deleted by pressing shift delete.

4. Why is the operating system called the manager of the computer system?

• The operating system (OS) on your computer controls all of the hardware and software. The majority of the time, multiple computer programs are active at once, all of which require access to the CPU, RAM, and storage of your computer.