Operating Systems

1. An operating system is a type of software. 
True because it is part of the functions that allow the computer to work with the internet. It helps with the computer programming. You have to get it installed and updated. 

2. Operating systems control the loading of software applications onto a computer. 
True because the operating system controls priorities in tasks and can tell the computer to load or not load an application onto the computer. 

3. All operating systems offer user preferences allowing you to customize your computer. 
True because through the operating system you can change your background/screensaver, the size of text and images on your computer, and many other things that allow you to customize your computer.

4. An operating system prioritizes the tasks that a CPU does. 
True because the computer can only complete one task at a time, so the operating system prioritizes the tasks. This way the computer knows which tasks to do first and which tasks to wait on. 

5. The following devices have an operating system: an apple iPod, a Dell laptop, and a Nintendo Wii.
True because each of the following devices each have to do many tasks that would require prioritizing which is done by the operating system. Also they can be customized which is a feature provided by the operating system. They all require a base system which they operate from.