What are the two primary functions of an operating system?

Explain the difference between a Command Line Interface (CLI) and a Graphical User Interface (GUI). Which is more user-friendly?

List three key resource management tasks performed by an OS.

What is a 'device driver' and why is it important?

All modern operating systems like Windows and Linux are 'multi-tasking'. What does this mean?

What is the purpose of the file management function in an OS?

What does the file extension of a file (e.g., .docx, .mp3) tell the operating system?

What is disk partitioning?

What happens to the data on a drive when you format it?

Explain the purpose of disk defragmentation.

Give an example of a single-user operating system and a multi-user operating system.

What does the acronym WIMP stand for in the context of a GUI?

How does an operating system manage security? Name one method.

What is the first piece of software that loads when you turn on a computer?

Can application software like a game or a web browser run without an operating system? Explain why or why not.