| Textbook | Kips Information Technology Class 10 |
| Subject Code | 402 |
| Part | A |
| Unit | Unit-3 Information and Communication Technology Skills |
| Chapter | 8 Operating System |
| Other Chapters Solutions | Kips IT Class 10 Solutions |
Contents
A. Select the correct option.
1. The main screen of Windows is called Desktop.
- Tabletop
- User Area
- Desktop
2. Windows OS is based on which user interface?
- Data
- Graphical
- Character
3. Which of these functions is not performed by an operating system?
- Entering data
- Job Scheduling
- Memory Management
4. The Start button is located on the Taskbar.
- Status Bar
- Menu Bar
- Taskbar
B. Answer the Following Questions.
What is the main advantage of GUI?
GUI operating system is graphic based and interactive in nature. The commands have been replaced by graphic symbols displayed on the computer screen called icons. The user can perform all operations by clicking on these icons. Now, a user does not need to remember the lengthy commands or their syntax as they had to do in Command-line Interface (CLI) or Character User Interface (CUI). Some examples of GUI are: Windows Operating System, Mac OS, Linux, etc.
What is an Operating system? Give a few examples.
The first program that loads on a computer when you switch on the system is called the operating system. It is a program that acts as an interface between the software and computer hardware. It is a specialised set of programs to manage the overall functioning of a computer and its resources. An operating system controls and monitors the execution of the other programs and applications. It performs basic tasks, such as recognising input from the keyboard, sending output to the monitor, managing files and directories on the storage devices, and controlling peripheral devices. Some common examples of operating systems are Windows, Macintosh (Mac), Linux, DOS, and Unix.
What is the purpose of multitasking?
The ability to perform more than one task at a single instant of time is called “Multitasking”. An operating system that is capable of doing multiple tasks or executing processes while using common processing resources like CPU, is called a Multitasking Operating System. The purpose of multitasking is to do multiple tasks fast and save time.
What are the components of Windows desktop?
The components of Windows desktop are Work area, Icons, Start button, Taskbar, Desktop, Quick launch bar, notification area, Show desktop button, etc.
