Information Technology
Class-10
Unit-3 Information and Communication Technology Skills-II
Part-II
B. Answer the following questions:
1. What is an operating system?
Answer: An operating system is a system software that manages computer hardware, software resources, and provides common services for computer programs.
2. Mention any three functions of the operating system.
Answer: Three functions of the operating system:
1. It manages all devices of a computer.
2. It also checks if the device is functioning properly or not.
3. It controls the software resources of the computer.
3. Name any three operating systems for the computer.
Answer: Three operating systems are:
1. DOS: Disk Operating System
2. Windows: It is an operating system developed by Microsoft.
3. Linux: It is design for personal computer and servers.
4. Name any three mobile operating system.
Answer: Three mobile operating system:
1. Android
2. Symbian
3. Windows Phone
5. What is the name given to the screen which appears just after the windows operating system is loaded?
Answer: Name of the screen which appears just after the windows operating system loaded is wallpaper.
6. Name two special icons on the desktop.
Answer: There are many icons on the desktop. Two special icons are: Computer, Recycle bin.