Question 1

Embedded operating systems are generally less capable than desktop operating systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Match between columns
                        Premises: Used by the iPhone

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Symbian OS and Android and Apple iOS is...

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT true about operating systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  An operating system manages resources for applications. 
B)  Your computer system can use the same hardware and settings different from another computer, but still reliably run the same applications. 
C)  The UNIX operating system calls file containers folders. 
D)  The operating system is responsible for preparing the desktop and managing visual and audio effects. 
A)  An operating system manages resources for applications. 
B)  Your computer system can use the same hardware and settings different from another computer, but still reliably run the same applications. 
C)  The UNIX operating system calls file containers folders. 
D)  The operating system is responsible for preparing the desktop and managing visual and audio effects.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT true about the operating system shown in the accompanying figure?

Accepted Answer

A)  It was developed by IBM. 
B)  It is an open-source program. 
C)  It has a reputation of being stable and rarely crashing. 
D)  One user interface for this system is called GNOME. 
A)  It was developed by IBM. 
B)  It is an open-source program. 
C)  It has a reputation of being stable and rarely crashing. 
D)  One user interface for this system is called GNOME.

Question 5

The file system also identifies sections of a disk that are not being used.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A(n) ____________________ is a program that the operating system uses to communicate with various hardware devices.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

The graphical user interface was invented by Macintosh.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The number of applications available for the Linux operating system is similar to the Mac OS.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Older Windows computers contain a processor manufactured by Motorola.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Derek is an expert in computer ethics. Derek knows that all of the following are true, EXCEPT: ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Privacy, copyright, and theft are some ethical issues 
B)  The ACM has one of the most definitive codes of ethics and professional conduct 
C)  Ethical judgments are very different in the field of computing than they are in any other area 
D)  All of the above are true 
A)  Privacy, copyright, and theft are some ethical issues 
B)  The ACM has one of the most definitive codes of ethics and professional conduct 
C)  Ethical judgments are very different in the field of computing than they are in any other area 
D)  All of the above are true

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT true about sharing files on different operating systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Emulation cards are added to the hard drive. 
B)  Software emulation programs are available. 
C)  Some file types are readable on different operating systems. 
D)  All of the above are true. 
A)  Emulation cards are added to the hard drive. 
B)  Software emulation programs are available. 
C)  Some file types are readable on different operating systems. 
D)  All of the above are true.

Question 12

The ____________________ OS is also called the Garnet OS.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ OS is also called the...

Question 13

Each operating systems provides ways to communicate and exchange information with other operating systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

____ is an open-source operating system for mobile devices.

Accepted Answer

A)  Android 
B)  Blackberry 
C)  Palm OS 
D)  Symbian OS 
A)  Android 
B)  Blackberry 
C)  Palm OS 
D)  Symbian OS

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a term used for operating systems for portable devices?

Accepted Answer

A)  Embedded 
B)  Handheld 
C)  Mini 
D)  Mobile 
A)  Embedded 
B)  Handheld 
C)  Mini 
D)  Mobile

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT true about identifying user rights?

Accepted Answer

A)  The tasks you are allowed to perform are defined by user rights. 
B)  The security administrator sets the rights to protect the computer's security. 
C)  An administrator account is a local account or local security group. 
D)  The administrator account provides unrestricted access to make system-wide changes. 
A)  The tasks you are allowed to perform are defined by user rights. 
B)  The security administrator sets the rights to protect the computer's security. 
C)  An administrator account is a local account or local security group. 
D)  The administrator account provides unrestricted access to make system-wide changes.

Question 17

If you use an Internet service provider to connect to the Internet, you are probably connecting to a(n) UNIX system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The UNIX operating system is frequently used by scientists and programmers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Rich Text ____ files are usually readable by word-processing programs on different operating systems.

Accepted Answer

A)  File 
B)  Format 
C)  Field 
D)  Flexible 
A)  File 
B)  Format 
C)  Field 
D)  Flexible

Question 20

The operating system on most small devices and smart phones resides on a(n) ____________________ chip.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The operating system on most small devices...

Exam 8: Operating Systems

Embedded operating systems are generally less capable than desktop operating systems.

Which of the following is NOT true about operating systems?

Which of the following is NOT true about the operating system shown in the accompanying figure?

The file system also identifies sections of a disk that are not being used.

A(n) ____________________ is a program that the operating system uses to communicate with various hardware devices.

The graphical user interface was invented by Macintosh.

The number of applications available for the Linux operating system is similar to the Mac OS.

Older Windows computers contain a processor manufactured by Motorola.

Derek is an expert in computer ethics. Derek knows that all of the following are true, EXCEPT: ____.

Which of the following is NOT true about sharing files on different operating systems?

The ____________________ OS is also called the Garnet OS.

Each operating systems provides ways to communicate and exchange information with other operating systems.

____ is an open-source operating system for mobile devices.

Which of the following is NOT a term used for operating systems for portable devices?

Which of the following is NOT true about identifying user rights?

If you use an Internet service provider to connect to the Internet, you are probably connecting to a(n) UNIX system.

The UNIX operating system is frequently used by scientists and programmers.

Rich Text ____ files are usually readable by word-processing programs on different operating systems.

The operating system on most small devices and smart phones resides on a(n) ____________________ chip.

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