Question 1

What happens on a computer that runs a cooperative multitasking OS if a process runs in an infinite loop?

Accepted Answer

A)  the OS removes the task from memory 
B)  the central processing unit executes a Halt instruction 
C)  another process takes over the CPU 
D)  the system becomes unresponsive 
A)  the OS removes the task from memory 
B)  the central processing unit executes a Halt instruction 
C)  another process takes over the CPU 
D)  the system becomes unresponsive D

Question 2

When a user clicks the X in a window to close an application, which OS feature is invoked?

Accepted Answer

A)  process and service management 
B)  security and resource protection 
C)  storage management 
D)  device management 
A)  process and service management 
B)  security and resource protection 
C)  storage management 
D)  device management A

Question 3

Which type of modern computer system is most likely to run a single-tasking OS?

Accepted Answer

A)  embedded system 
B)  smartphone 
C)  server 
D)  desktop client 
A)  embedded system 
B)  smartphone 
C)  server 
D)  desktop client A

Question 4

Where is the UEFI most likely to be stored on a modern computer?

Accepted Answer

A)  RAM 
B)  flash memory 
C)  hard disk 
D)  ROM 
A)  RAM 
B)  flash memory 
C)  hard disk 
D)  ROM

Question 5

If you need to change specific parameters controlling the way your computer boots, which of the following components would you configure?

Accepted Answer

A)  CPU 
B)  API 
C)  BIOS 
D)  Kernel 
A)  CPU 
B)  API 
C)  BIOS 
D)  Kernel

Question 6

On a cooperative multitasking system, two processes are loaded in memory and process 1 is running. What must occur before process 2 can run?

Accepted Answer

A)  a timer must expire indicating process 1's time is up 
B)  process 1 must relinquish control of the CPU 
C)  process 2 must request control of the CPU from process 1 
D)  the OS must stop process 1 from executing 
A)  a timer must expire indicating process 1's time is up 
B)  process 1 must relinquish control of the CPU 
C)  process 2 must request control of the CPU from process 1 
D)  the OS must stop process 1 from executing

Question 7

Which OS is used the most on modern user desktop computers in business environments?

Accepted Answer

A)  macOS 
B)  Linux 
C)  OS2 
D)  Windows 
A)  macOS 
B)  Linux 
C)  OS2 
D)  Windows

Question 8

A computer has an operating system installed that is running a directory service and is configured to run without a GUI. What type of OS is most likely installed on the computer?

Accepted Answer

A)  server 
B)  client 
C)  mobile 
D)  real-time 
A)  server 
B)  client 
C)  mobile 
D)  real-time

Question 9

Which of the following is a service most likely provided by a server OS?

Accepted Answer

A)  web browser 
B)  word processor 
C)  DHCP client 
D)  directory service 
A)  web browser 
B)  word processor 
C)  DHCP client 
D)  directory service

Question 10

Which of the following is a program in firmware that locates and loads the bootloader program?

Accepted Answer

A)  process 
B)  POST 
C)  bootstrap 
D)  LILO 
A)  process 
B)  POST 
C)  bootstrap 
D)  LILO

Question 11

What type of software is developed by volunteers, contains code in the public domain, and helped to make Linux popular?

Accepted Answer

A)  proprietary 
B)  patented 
C)  freeware 
D)  open source 
A)  proprietary 
B)  patented 
C)  freeware 
D)  open source

Question 12

Which OS feature prevents accidental unauthorized access to memory by a program?

Accepted Answer

A)  I/O management 
B)  process and service management 
C)  security and resource protection 
D)  storage management 
A)  I/O management 
B)  process and service management 
C)  security and resource protection 
D)  storage management

Question 13

Which of the following accurately describes preemptive multitasking?

Accepted Answer

A)  The OS waits for an application to release control of the processor. 
B)  The OS is in strict control of which processes get CPU time. 
C)  The user controls which application uses the CPU and when. 
D)  The CPU lets each application run for a fixed amount of time. 
A)  The OS waits for an application to release control of the processor. 
B)  The OS is in strict control of which processes get CPU time. 
C)  The user controls which application uses the CPU and when. 
D)  The CPU lets each application run for a fixed amount of time.

Question 14

A user is running a word processor, a spreadsheet program, a web browser, and listening to music on their computer. The user tries to open a video file and the computer displays a message indicating that there is not enough RAM to load the file. The user closes the web browser and then successfully opens the video file. Which component of an OS prevented the user from opening the file and then allowed the user to open the file?

Accepted Answer

A)  user interface 
B)  memory and I/O management 
C)  security and resource protection 
D)  storage management 
A)  user interface 
B)  memory and I/O management 
C)  security and resource protection 
D)  storage management

Question 15

In the OS boot procedure, which step occurs after the CPU starts?

Accepted Answer

A)  The OS is located by the firmware. 
B)  The OS is loaded into RAM 
C)  The CPU executes the firmware startup routines 
D)  OS processes and services are started. 
A)  The OS is located by the firmware. 
B)  The OS is loaded into RAM 
C)  The CPU executes the firmware startup routines 
D)  OS processes and services are started.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a task performed by the computer's BIOS?

Accepted Answer

A)  performs diagnostic tests 
B)  manages random access memory 
C)  starts the bootloader 
D)  initializes I/O devices 
A)  performs diagnostic tests 
B)  manages random access memory 
C)  starts the bootloader 
D)  initializes I/O devices

Question 17

Which of the following is one of the tasks performed by a computer's BIOS?

Accepted Answer

A)  interrupts 
B)  multitasking 
C)  storage management 
D)  POST 
A)  interrupts 
B)  multitasking 
C)  storage management 
D)  POST

Question 18

What are the two main design standards of UNIX operating systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  BSD and SVR4 
B)  BSD and Fedora 
C)  Linux and macOS 
D)  SVR4 and Solaris 
A)  BSD and SVR4 
B)  BSD and Fedora 
C)  Linux and macOS 
D)  SVR4 and Solaris

Question 19

A user typed the name of a program at the command-line and pressed Enter. A user interface appeared on the screen. What function did the OS perform?

Accepted Answer

A)  started a process 
B)  loaded a driver 
C)  scheduled a service 
D)  loaded the file system 
A)  started a process 
B)  loaded a driver 
C)  scheduled a service 
D)  loaded the file system

Question 20

Which of the following is created by a device to get the CPU's attention when a device has input or output data that is ready to process?

Accepted Answer

A)  file handle 
B)  polling 
C)  interrupt 
D)  trap 
A)  file handle 
B)  polling 
C)  interrupt 
D)  trap

What happens on a computer that runs a cooperative multitasking OS if a process runs in an infinite loop?

When a user clicks the X in a window to close an application, which OS feature is invoked?

Which type of modern computer system is most likely to run a single-tasking OS?

Where is the UEFI most likely to be stored on a modern computer?

If you need to change specific parameters controlling the way your computer boots, which of the following components would you configure?

On a cooperative multitasking system, two processes are loaded in memory and process 1 is running. What must occur before process 2 can run?

Which OS is used the most on modern user desktop computers in business environments?

A computer has an operating system installed that is running a directory service and is configured to run without a GUI. What type of OS is most likely installed on the computer?

Which of the following is a service most likely provided by a server OS?

Which of the following is a program in firmware that locates and loads the bootloader program?

What type of software is developed by volunteers, contains code in the public domain, and helped to make Linux popular?

Which OS feature prevents accidental unauthorized access to memory by a program?

Which of the following accurately describes preemptive multitasking?

In the OS boot procedure, which step occurs after the CPU starts?

Which of the following is NOT a task performed by the computer's BIOS?

Which of the following is one of the tasks performed by a computer's BIOS?

What are the two main design standards of UNIX operating systems?

A user typed the name of a program at the command-line and pressed Enter. A user interface appeared on the screen. What function did the OS perform?

Which of the following is created by a device to get the CPU's attention when a device has input or output data that is ready to process?

Modern Client and Server Operating Systems

The Central Processing Unit CPU

File Systems

Installing Operating Systems

Devices and Device Drivers

Using and Configuring Storage Devices

Virtualization and Cloud Computing Fundamentals

Network Fundamentals and Configuration

Account and Resource Management

Securing and Maintaining an Operating System

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Exam 1: Operating Systems Fundamentals

What happens on a computer that runs a cooperative multitasking OS if a process runs in an infinite loop?

When a user clicks the X in a window to close an application, which OS feature is invoked?

Which type of modern computer system is most likely to run a single-tasking OS?

Where is the UEFI most likely to be stored on a modern computer?

If you need to change specific parameters controlling the way your computer boots, which of the following components would you configure?

On a cooperative multitasking system, two processes are loaded in memory and process 1 is running. What must occur before process 2 can run?

Which OS is used the most on modern user desktop computers in business environments?

A computer has an operating system installed that is running a directory service and is configured to run without a GUI. What type of OS is most likely installed on the computer?

Which of the following is a service most likely provided by a server OS?

Which of the following is a program in firmware that locates and loads the bootloader program?

What type of software is developed by volunteers, contains code in the public domain, and helped to make Linux popular?

Which OS feature prevents accidental unauthorized access to memory by a program?

Which of the following accurately describes preemptive multitasking?

In the OS boot procedure, which step occurs after the CPU starts?

Which of the following is NOT a task performed by the computer's BIOS?

Which of the following is one of the tasks performed by a computer's BIOS?

What are the two main design standards of UNIX operating systems?

A user typed the name of a program at the command-line and pressed Enter. A user interface appeared on the screen. What function did the OS perform?

Which of the following is created by a device to get the CPU's attention when a device has input or output data that is ready to process?

Modern Client and Server Operating Systems

The Central Processing Unit CPU

File Systems

Installing Operating Systems

Devices and Device Drivers

Using and Configuring Storage Devices

Virtualization and Cloud Computing Fundamentals

Network Fundamentals and Configuration

Account and Resource Management

Securing and Maintaining an Operating System

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