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Operating systems practice questions

Practise mixed syllabus-aligned questions for Operating systems. Aligned to Cambridge IGCSE Information and Communication Technology.

Practice questions

Question 1 of 2

Choose an answer, get feedback, then move sideways through the set.

Paper 1 structured question: Operating systems

Paper 1Theory2 marks

Description

Operating System Interfaces

An operating system can provide several types of user interfaces: Command Line Interface (CLI), Graphical User Interface (GUI), dialogue-based interface, and gesture-based interface. Each interface has its own advantages and disadvantages depending on the user's needs and the device used.

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    Define Define what is meant by a Command Line Interface (CLI).

    Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.

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