Question 1

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What can you use when a hard disk becomes damages and the computer cannot start from the hard disk?

Accepted Answer

A)  a recovery disk 
B)  a system disk 
C)  a configuration disk 
D)  a backup disk 
A)  a recovery disk 
B)  a system disk 
C)  a configuration disk 
D)  a backup disk

Question 2

Like Linux, ____________________ is a multipurpose operating system because it is both a stand-alone and network operating system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Like Linux, ____________________ is a multipurpose operating...

Question 3

Explain what virtual memory is and why it is important, making sure to explain the following key terms: swap file, page, and thrashing.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain what virtual memory is and why...

Question 4

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the definition of a fault-tolerant computer?

Accepted Answer

A)  a computer that runs a spell checker program automatically 
B)  a computer with a firewall and other antivirus and security systems 
C)  a computer that backs up its system automatically to ensure if it fails the data and programs are intact 
D)  a computer that continues to operate when one of its components fails 
A)  a computer that runs a spell checker program automatically 
B)  a computer with a firewall and other antivirus and security systems 
C)  a computer that backs up its system automatically to ensure if it fails the data and programs are intact 
D)  a computer that continues to operate when one of its components fails

Question 5

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements is not true about device drivers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Devices on a computer can share drivers. 
B)  A driver is a small program that tells the operating system how to communicate with a specific device. 
C)  When you boot a computer, the operating system loads each device's driver. 
D)  Plug and play means the operating system loads the necessary drivers when you install a new device. 
A)  Devices on a computer can share drivers. 
B)  A driver is a small program that tells the operating system how to communicate with a specific device. 
C)  When you boot a computer, the operating system loads each device's driver. 
D)  Plug and play means the operating system loads the necessary drivers when you install a new device.

Question 6

If the user name and password entered match the user name and password kept on file, an operating system grants access to the user.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Instead of backing up to a local disk storage device, some users opt to back up their files using online storage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is stored in the CMOS chip?

Accepted Answer

A)  the operating system 
B)  startup instructions for the POST 
C)  configuration information about the computer 
D)  the display information, such as the screen colors and brightness 
A)  the operating system 
B)  startup instructions for the POST 
C)  configuration information about the computer 
D)  the display information, such as the screen colors and brightness

Question 9

In Windows 7, Windows Live Essentials supports computers with multi-touch technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Like other operating systems, Linux is proprietary software.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the definition of open source software?

Accepted Answer

A)  a multitasking operating system 
B)  proprietary software that is licensed for free 
C)  its code is provided for use, modification, and redistribution 
D)  software that resides on a network server 
A)  a multitasking operating system 
B)  proprietary software that is licensed for free 
C)  its code is provided for use, modification, and redistribution 
D)  software that resides on a network server

Question 12

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the purpose of memory management?

Accepted Answer

A)  to store data in the most efficient manner 
B)  to optimize the use of RAM 
C)  to start the computer and operating system quickly 
D)  to allocate system resources stored in ROM 
A)  to store data in the most efficient manner 
B)  to optimize the use of RAM 
C)  to start the computer and operating system quickly 
D)  to allocate system resources stored in ROM

Question 13

When you receive a compressed file, you must zip it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is a set of programs containing instructions that coordinate all the activities among computer hardware resources?

Accepted Answer

A)  operating 
B)  disk-based 
C)  management 
D)  platform 
A)  operating 
B)  disk-based 
C)  management 
D)  platform

Question 15

The iPhone and iPod devices are multi-touch, meaning that they recognize multiple points of contact.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Your server operating system includes Hyper-V visualization technology. Which version are you using?

Accepted Answer

A)  Solaris 
B)  Linux 
C)  UNIX 
D)  Windows Server 2008 
A)  Solaris 
B)  Linux 
C)  UNIX 
D)  Windows Server 2008

Question 17

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What are the two types of system software?

Accepted Answer

A)  application programs and utility programs 
B)  operating systems and utility programs 
C)  operating systems and application programs 
D)  function programs and operating systems 
A)  application programs and utility programs 
B)  operating systems and utility programs 
C)  operating systems and application programs 
D)  function programs and operating systems

Question 18

Command-line interfaces like the one in the accompanying figure give a user less control to manage detailed settings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The advantage of device-dependent operating systems is that users can retain existing application software and data even if they change computer models or vendors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

____________________ is the process of encoding data and information into an unreadable form.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is the process of encoding data...

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What can you use when a hard disk becomes damages and the computer cannot start from the hard disk?

Like Linux, ____________________ is a multipurpose operating system because it is both a stand-alone and network operating system.

Explain what virtual memory is and why it is important, making sure to explain the following key terms: swap file, page, and thrashing.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the definition of a fault-tolerant computer?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements is not true about device drivers?

If the user name and password entered match the user name and password kept on file, an operating system grants access to the user.

Instead of backing up to a local disk storage device, some users opt to back up their files using online storage.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is stored in the CMOS chip?

In Windows 7, Windows Live Essentials supports computers with multi-touch technology.

Like other operating systems, Linux is proprietary software.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the definition of open source software?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the purpose of memory management?

When you receive a compressed file, you must zip it.

Which of the following is a set of programs containing instructions that coordinate all the activities among computer hardware resources?

The iPhone and iPod devices are multi-touch, meaning that they recognize multiple points of contact.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Your server operating system includes Hyper-V visualization technology. Which version are you using?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What are the two types of system software?

Command-line interfaces like the one in the accompanying figure give a user less control to manage detailed settings.

The advantage of device-dependent operating systems is that users can retain existing application software and data even if they change computer models or vendors.

____________________ is the process of encoding data and information into an unreadable form.

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

Filters

Exam 8: Operating Systems and Utility Programs

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What can you use when a hard disk becomes damages and the computer cannot start from the hard disk?

Like Linux, ____________________ is a multipurpose operating system because it is both a stand-alone and network operating system.

Explain what virtual memory is and why it is important, making sure to explain the following key terms: swap file, page, and thrashing.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the definition of a fault-tolerant computer?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements is not true about device drivers?

If the user name and password entered match the user name and password kept on file, an operating system grants access to the user.

Instead of backing up to a local disk storage device, some users opt to back up their files using online storage.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is stored in the CMOS chip?

In Windows 7, Windows Live Essentials supports computers with multi-touch technology.

Like other operating systems, Linux is proprietary software.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the definition of open source software?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the purpose of memory management?

When you receive a compressed file, you must zip it.

Which of the following is a set of programs containing instructions that coordinate all the activities among computer hardware resources?

The iPhone and iPod devices are multi-touch, meaning that they recognize multiple points of contact.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Your server operating system includes Hyper-V visualization technology. Which version are you using?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What are the two types of system software?

Command-line interfaces like the one in the accompanying figure give a user less control to manage detailed settings.

The advantage of device-dependent operating systems is that users can retain existing application software and data even if they change computer models or vendors.

____________________ is the process of encoding data and information into an unreadable form.

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

Filters