Question 1

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What does a disk cleanup utility do?

Accepted Answer

A)  organizes files into consecutive sectors 
B)  creates an index of files on the disk 
C)  searches for and remove unnecessary files 
D)  provides file management capabilities 
A)  organizes files into consecutive sectors 
B)  creates an index of files on the disk 
C)  searches for and remove unnecessary files 
D)  provides file management capabilities

Question 2

In this kind of memory, the operating system allocates a portion of a storage medium, usually the hard disk, to function as additional RAM. What kind of memory is this?

Accepted Answer

A)  virtual 
B)  performance 
C)  device 
D)  managed 
A)  virtual 
B)  performance 
C)  device 
D)  managed

Question 3

When a computer is running multiple programs concurrently, the one in the background is the active program; that is, the one currently in use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In which of the following kinds of multitasking does the operating system interrupt a program that is executing and pass control to another program waiting to be executed?

Accepted Answer

A)  preemptive 
B)  fault-tolerant 
C)  remastered 
D)  resident 
A)  preemptive 
B)  fault-tolerant 
C)  remastered 
D)  resident

Question 5

A device-dependent program runs on computers provided by a variety of manufacturers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Networks, servers, mainframes, and supercomputers allow hundreds to thousands of users to connect at the same time, and thus their operating systems are referred to as which the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  single user 
B)  single processing 
C)  multiuser 
D)  multiprocessing 
A)  single user 
B)  single processing 
C)  multiuser 
D)  multiprocessing

Question 7

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT In reference to search utilities, what does an index do?

Accepted Answer

A)  marks space on the storage medium 
B)  saves commonly searched for items in a list so that you can revisit them easily 
C)  contains a list of shortcuts to file locations 
D)  stores information about a file, including its name, date created, and author name 
A)  marks space on the storage medium 
B)  saves commonly searched for items in a list so that you can revisit them easily 
C)  contains a list of shortcuts to file locations 
D)  stores information about a file, including its name, date created, and author name

Question 8

The boot process is very different for large and small computers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When users press a key or move the mouse, a screen saver disappears and the screen returns to the previous state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A(n) ____________________ is a small program that tells the operating system how to communicate with a specific device.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ is a small program that...

Question 11

When you purchase a computer, it usually includes a boot disk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Some stand-alone operating systems are called ____________________ operating systems because they also work in conjunction with a server operating system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some stand-alone operating systems are called ____________________...

Question 13

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is an open source operating system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Solaris 
B)  Linux 
C)  DOS 
D)  UNIX 
A)  Solaris 
B)  Linux 
C)  DOS 
D)  UNIX

Question 14

A cross-platform program is one that runs in what way?

Accepted Answer

A)  only on one operating system 
B)  differently on every operating system 
C)  the same on multiple operating systems 
D)  differently on one operating system 
A)  only on one operating system 
B)  differently on every operating system 
C)  the same on multiple operating systems 
D)  differently on one operating system

Question 15

Which of the following has as its purpose the optimization the use of random access memory (RAM)?

Accepted Answer

A)  RAM performance 
B)  memory management 
C)  RAM throttling 
D)  random integration 
A)  RAM performance 
B)  memory management 
C)  RAM throttling 
D)  random integration

Question 16

When a computer is turned on, the charge of electricity causes the processor chip to reset itself and find the ROM chip(s) that contains the BIOS.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What does the hibernate shut down option do?

Accepted Answer

A)  saves any open documents and programs to RAM, turns off all unneeded functions, and then places the computer in a low-power state 
B)  shuts down the operating system so it cannot be accessed without a password 
C)  starts the screen saver and keeps programs and files open and ready to be accessed with the touch of a button 
D)  saves any open documents and programs to a hard disk before removing power from the computer 
A)  saves any open documents and programs to RAM, turns off all unneeded functions, and then places the computer in a low-power state 
B)  shuts down the operating system so it cannot be accessed without a password 
C)  starts the screen saver and keeps programs and files open and ready to be accessed with the touch of a button 
D)  saves any open documents and programs to a hard disk before removing power from the computer

Question 18

A disadvantage of preemptive multitasking is the operating system loses control if one program stops operating properly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is a server operating system designed by Novell for client/server networks?

Accepted Answer

A)  UNIX 
B)  NetWare 
C)  Server 2008 
D)  Embedded CE 
A)  UNIX 
B)  NetWare 
C)  Server 2008 
D)  Embedded CE

Question 20

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If the size of a file changes without explanation, what may have happened to your computer?

Accepted Answer

A)  The file was restored from the Recycle Bin. 
B)  A virus may have infected the file. 
C)  The file has been screened by antivirus software. 
D)  The file has been accessed by another user on the network. 
A)  The file was restored from the Recycle Bin. 
B)  A virus may have infected the file. 
C)  The file has been screened by antivirus software. 
D)  The file has been accessed by another user on the network.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What does a disk cleanup utility do?

In this kind of memory, the operating system allocates a portion of a storage medium, usually the hard disk, to function as additional RAM. What kind of memory is this?

When a computer is running multiple programs concurrently, the one in the background is the active program; that is, the one currently in use.

In which of the following kinds of multitasking does the operating system interrupt a program that is executing and pass control to another program waiting to be executed?

A device-dependent program runs on computers provided by a variety of manufacturers.

Networks, servers, mainframes, and supercomputers allow hundreds to thousands of users to connect at the same time, and thus their operating systems are referred to as which the following?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT In reference to search utilities, what does an index do?

The boot process is very different for large and small computers.

When users press a key or move the mouse, a screen saver disappears and the screen returns to the previous state.

A(n) ____________________ is a small program that tells the operating system how to communicate with a specific device.

When you purchase a computer, it usually includes a boot disk.

Some stand-alone operating systems are called ____________________ operating systems because they also work in conjunction with a server operating system.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is an open source operating system?

A cross-platform program is one that runs in what way?

Which of the following has as its purpose the optimization the use of random access memory (RAM)?

When a computer is turned on, the charge of electricity causes the processor chip to reset itself and find the ROM chip(s) that contains the BIOS.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What does the hibernate shut down option do?

A disadvantage of preemptive multitasking is the operating system loses control if one program stops operating properly.

Which of the following is a server operating system designed by Novell for client/server networks?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If the size of a file changes without explanation, what may have happened to your computer?

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COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What does a disk cleanup utility do?

In this kind of memory, the operating system allocates a portion of a storage medium, usually the hard disk, to function as additional RAM. What kind of memory is this?

When a computer is running multiple programs concurrently, the one in the background is the active program; that is, the one currently in use.

In which of the following kinds of multitasking does the operating system interrupt a program that is executing and pass control to another program waiting to be executed?

A device-dependent program runs on computers provided by a variety of manufacturers.

Networks, servers, mainframes, and supercomputers allow hundreds to thousands of users to connect at the same time, and thus their operating systems are referred to as which the following?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT In reference to search utilities, what does an index do?

The boot process is very different for large and small computers.

When users press a key or move the mouse, a screen saver disappears and the screen returns to the previous state.

A(n) ____________________ is a small program that tells the operating system how to communicate with a specific device.

When you purchase a computer, it usually includes a boot disk.

Some stand-alone operating systems are called ____________________ operating systems because they also work in conjunction with a server operating system.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is an open source operating system?

A cross-platform program is one that runs in what way?

Which of the following has as its purpose the optimization the use of random access memory (RAM)?

When a computer is turned on, the charge of electricity causes the processor chip to reset itself and find the ROM chip(s) that contains the BIOS.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What does the hibernate shut down option do?

A disadvantage of preemptive multitasking is the operating system loses control if one program stops operating properly.

Which of the following is a server operating system designed by Novell for client/server networks?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If the size of a file changes without explanation, what may have happened to your computer?

Introduction to Computers

The Internet and the World Wide Web

Application Software

The Components of the Unit System

Input

Output

Storage

Communications and Networks

Database Management

Computer Security and Safety, Ethics, and Privacy

Information System Development

Programming Languages and Program Development

Enterprise Computing

Computer Careers and Certification

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