Question 1

Which of the following statements is not true about operating systems designed to work with a server on a network?

Accepted Answer

A)  A multiuser operating system organizes and coordinates how multiple users access and share resources on a network. 
B)  Some operating systems have network features built into them. 
C)  The network administrator uses the operating system on the network to configure the network. 
D)  Client computers cannot function unless they are connected to the network because they cannot access an operating system. 
A)  A multiuser operating system organizes and coordinates how multiple users access and share resources on a network. 
B)  Some operating systems have network features built into them. 
C)  The network administrator uses the operating system on the network to configure the network. 
D)  Client computers cannot function unless they are connected to the network because they cannot access an operating system. D

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a wireless Internet connection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wi-Fi 
B)  DSL 
C)  mobile broadband 
D)  satellite 
A)  Wi-Fi 
B)  DSL 
C)  mobile broadband 
D)  satellite B

Question 3

Client operating systems can operate with or without a network.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

What is the definition of nonresident in terms of parts of the operating system?

Accepted Answer

A)  programs or files that are not compatible with the operating system 
B)  peripheral devices whose drivers are not yet installed 
C)  instructions that remain on a storage medium until they are needed 
D)  data that remains in memory while the computer is running 
A)  programs or files that are not compatible with the operating system 
B)  peripheral devices whose drivers are not yet installed 
C)  instructions that remain on a storage medium until they are needed 
D)  data that remains in memory while the computer is running

Question 5

In Windows, the status bar consists of tabs, groups, and commands that provide access to tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Some operating systems include a browser and an email program, enabling users to begin accessing the web and communicating with others as soon as they set up the Internet connection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

You have a hardware problem and want to detect and check connected hardware devices. Which of the following are you most likely recommended to use?

Accepted Answer

A)  cold boot 
B)  warm boot 
C)  new boot 
D)  soft boot 
A)  cold boot 
B)  warm boot 
C)  new boot 
D)  soft boot

Question 8

You are designing software that will allow users to interact with it through ordinary, intuitive behavior. Which of the following are you using?

Accepted Answer

A)  BUI 
B)  GUI 
C)  NUI 
D)  TUI 
A)  BUI 
B)  GUI 
C)  NUI 
D)  TUI

Question 9

What browser is included with Windows?

Accepted Answer

A)  Firefox 
B)  Safari 
C)  Chrome 
D)  Internet Explorer 
A)  Firefox 
B)  Safari 
C)  Chrome 
D)  Internet Explorer

Question 10

In this kind of memory, the operating system allocates a portion of a storage medium, usually the hard disk or a USB flash drive, 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 11

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 12

Like other operating systems, Linux is proprietary software.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What is the name of Microsoft's cloud server?

Accepted Answer

A)  OneDrive 
B)  Box 
C)  Fileshare 
D)  Cloudpoint 
A)  OneDrive 
B)  Box 
C)  Fileshare 
D)  Cloudpoint

Question 14

The method used to restart a computer or device differs, depending on the situation and the hardware.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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 16

What can you use if the computer cannot start from its boot disk?

Accepted Answer

A)  recovery media 
B)  system media 
C)  configuration media 
D)  backup media 
A)  recovery media 
B)  system media 
C)  configuration media 
D)  backup media

Question 17

If a new device, such as a printer or scanner, is attached to a computer, its driver must be installed before the device can be used.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What is the term for the variety of forms in which Linux is available?

Accepted Answer

A)  distributions 
B)  applications 
C)  disseminations 
D)  indices 
A)  distributions 
B)  applications 
C)  disseminations 
D)  indices

Question 19

What program is used to start and shut down a computer or mobile device, provide a user interface, manage programs and memory, and provide file management, among other functions?

Accepted Answer

A)  an operating system 
B)  a file utility 
C)  application software 
D)  a system utility 
A)  an operating system 
B)  a file utility 
C)  application software 
D)  a system utility

Question 20

With which of the following are users who shut down their computer or mobile device regularly least likely to be concerned?

Accepted Answer

A)  natural user interfacing 
B)  security 
C)  energy costs 
D)  clearing memory 
A)  natural user interfacing 
B)  security 
C)  energy costs 
D)  clearing memory

Which of the following statements is not true about operating systems designed to work with a server on a network?

Which of the following is NOT a wireless Internet connection?

Client operating systems can operate with or without a network.

What is the definition of nonresident in terms of parts of the operating system?

In Windows, the status bar consists of tabs, groups, and commands that provide access to tasks.

Some operating systems include a browser and an email program, enabling users to begin accessing the web and communicating with others as soon as they set up the Internet connection.

You have a hardware problem and want to detect and check connected hardware devices. Which of the following are you most likely recommended to use?

You are designing software that will allow users to interact with it through ordinary, intuitive behavior. Which of the following are you using?

What browser is included with Windows?

In this kind of memory, the operating system allocates a portion of a storage medium, usually the hard disk or a USB flash drive, 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.

Like other operating systems, Linux is proprietary software.

What is the name of Microsoft's cloud server?

The method used to restart a computer or device differs, depending on the situation and the hardware.

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

What can you use if the computer cannot start from its boot disk?

If a new device, such as a printer or scanner, is attached to a computer, its driver must be installed before the device can be used.

What is the term for the variety of forms in which Linux is available?

What program is used to start and shut down a computer or mobile device, provide a user interface, manage programs and memory, and provide file management, among other functions?

With which of the following are users who shut down their computer or mobile device regularly least likely to be concerned?

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Exam 9: Operating Systems

Which of the following statements is not true about operating systems designed to work with a server on a network?

Which of the following is NOT a wireless Internet connection?

Client operating systems can operate with or without a network.

What is the definition of nonresident in terms of parts of the operating system?

In Windows, the status bar consists of tabs, groups, and commands that provide access to tasks.

Some operating systems include a browser and an email program, enabling users to begin accessing the web and communicating with others as soon as they set up the Internet connection.

You have a hardware problem and want to detect and check connected hardware devices. Which of the following are you most likely recommended to use?

You are designing software that will allow users to interact with it through ordinary, intuitive behavior. Which of the following are you using?

What browser is included with Windows?

In this kind of memory, the operating system allocates a portion of a storage medium, usually the hard disk or a USB flash drive, 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.

Like other operating systems, Linux is proprietary software.

What is the name of Microsoft's cloud server?

The method used to restart a computer or device differs, depending on the situation and the hardware.

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

What can you use if the computer cannot start from its boot disk?

If a new device, such as a printer or scanner, is attached to a computer, its driver must be installed before the device can be used.

What is the term for the variety of forms in which Linux is available?

What program is used to start and shut down a computer or mobile device, provide a user interface, manage programs and memory, and provide file management, among other functions?

With which of the following are users who shut down their computer or mobile device regularly least likely to be concerned?

Introducing Todays Technologies

Connecting and Communicating Online

Computers and Mobile Devices

Programs and Apps

Digital Security Ethics and Privacy

Computing Components

Input and Output

Digital Storage

Communicating Digital Content

Building Solutions

Working in the Enterprise

Focus on Web Development

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