Question 1

The latest version of the Macintosh operating system is a multitasking operating system available only for computers manufactured by Apple. What is the name for this version?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mac Safari 
B)  Mac OS IX 
C)  Mac OS X 
D)  Mac OS XI 
A)  Mac Safari 
B)  Mac OS IX 
C)  Mac OS X 
D)  Mac OS XI

Question 2

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You want to remove unnecessary files from your computer. What do you use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Disk Cleanup 
B)  PC Maintenance 
C)  File Compression 
D)  Backup and Restore 
A)  Disk Cleanup 
B)  PC Maintenance 
C)  File Compression 
D)  Backup and Restore

Question 3

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 4

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What happens when the computer is thrashing?

Accepted Answer

A)  A hacker is attempting to circumvent antivirus software and firewalls. 
B)  Items are being released from being stored in memory because the processor no longer requires them. 
C)  The computer is exchanging data between memory and storage. 
D)  The operating system spends too much of its time paging, instead of executing application software. 
A)  A hacker is attempting to circumvent antivirus software and firewalls. 
B)  Items are being released from being stored in memory because the processor no longer requires them. 
C)  The computer is exchanging data between memory and storage. 
D)  The operating system spends too much of its time paging, instead of executing application software.

Question 5

Because virtual memory is faster than RAM, users may notice the computer speeding up while it uses virtual memory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

NUIs are implemented in a variety of ways: touch screens, gesture recognition, speech recognition, and virtual reality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

An operating system cannot run from an external drive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Some operating-system connections to the Internet are configured automatically as soon as you connect to the Internet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT 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 10

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is virtual memory?

Accepted Answer

A)  data stored in the cloud 
B)  where instructions are stored while waiting for a device to become idle 
C)  a portion of the hard disk designated to function as additional RAM 
D)  data that is not stored when the computer is turned off 
A)  data stored in the cloud 
B)  where instructions are stored while waiting for a device to become idle 
C)  a portion of the hard disk designated to function as additional RAM 
D)  data that is not stored when the computer is turned off

Question 11

Some of the file management functions that a(n) ____________________ performs are displaying a list of files on a storage medium; organizing files in folders; copying, renaming, deleting, moving, and sorting files.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some of the file management functions that...

Question 12

Among file and disk management tools, a(n) ____________________ tool copies selected files or the contents of an entire storage medium to another storage location.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Among file and disk management tools, a(n)...

Question 13

When you purchase a computer, it may include recovery media in the form of a CD.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The start-up process is very different for large and small computers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

____________________ is a Linux-based open source operating system that runs on smartphones and tablets developed by Mozilla.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is a Linux-based open source operating...

Question 16

Chromebooks and Chromeboxes typically contain an SSD as their internal storage device.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Apple's Macintosh operating system has earned a reputation for ease of use and has been the model for most of the new GUIs developed for non-Macintosh systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In Windows, the Trash Can is the location for files that have been deleted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Users are always aware when their computer or mobile device is corrupted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

As you interact with a program, part of it may be in physical RAM, while the rest of the program is on the hard disk as virtual memory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The latest version of the Macintosh operating system is a multitasking operating system available only for computers manufactured by Apple. What is the name for this version?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You want to remove unnecessary files from your computer. What do you use?

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

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What happens when the computer is thrashing?

Because virtual memory is faster than RAM, users may notice the computer speeding up while it uses virtual memory.

NUIs are implemented in a variety of ways: touch screens, gesture recognition, speech recognition, and virtual reality.

An operating system cannot run from an external drive.

Some operating-system connections to the Internet are configured automatically as soon as you connect to the Internet.

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

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is virtual memory?

Some of the file management functions that a(n) ____________________ performs are displaying a list of files on a storage medium; organizing files in folders; copying, renaming, deleting, moving, and sorting files.

Among file and disk management tools, a(n) ____________________ tool copies selected files or the contents of an entire storage medium to another storage location.

When you purchase a computer, it may include recovery media in the form of a CD.

The start-up process is very different for large and small computers.

____________________ is a Linux-based open source operating system that runs on smartphones and tablets developed by Mozilla.

Chromebooks and Chromeboxes typically contain an SSD as their internal storage device.

Apple's Macintosh operating system has earned a reputation for ease of use and has been the model for most of the new GUIs developed for non-Macintosh systems.

In Windows, the Trash Can is the location for files that have been deleted.

Users are always aware when their computer or mobile device is corrupted.

As you interact with a program, part of it may be in physical RAM, while the rest of the program is on the hard disk as virtual memory.

Digital Literacy

The Internet

Computers and Mobile Devices

Programs and Apps

Digital Safety and Security

Inside Computers and Mobile Devices

Input and Output

Digital Storage

Communications and Networks

Information and Data Management

Information Systems and Program Development

Appendix: Discovering Computers

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Exam 9: Operating Systems

The latest version of the Macintosh operating system is a multitasking operating system available only for computers manufactured by Apple. What is the name for this version?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You want to remove unnecessary files from your computer. What do you use?

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

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What happens when the computer is thrashing?

Because virtual memory is faster than RAM, users may notice the computer speeding up while it uses virtual memory.

NUIs are implemented in a variety of ways: touch screens, gesture recognition, speech recognition, and virtual reality.

An operating system cannot run from an external drive.

Some operating-system connections to the Internet are configured automatically as soon as you connect to the Internet.

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

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is virtual memory?

Some of the file management functions that a(n) ____________________ performs are displaying a list of files on a storage medium; organizing files in folders; copying, renaming, deleting, moving, and sorting files.

Among file and disk management tools, a(n) ____________________ tool copies selected files or the contents of an entire storage medium to another storage location.

When you purchase a computer, it may include recovery media in the form of a CD.

The start-up process is very different for large and small computers.

____________________ is a Linux-based open source operating system that runs on smartphones and tablets developed by Mozilla.

Chromebooks and Chromeboxes typically contain an SSD as their internal storage device.

Apple's Macintosh operating system has earned a reputation for ease of use and has been the model for most of the new GUIs developed for non-Macintosh systems.

In Windows, the Trash Can is the location for files that have been deleted.

Users are always aware when their computer or mobile device is corrupted.

As you interact with a program, part of it may be in physical RAM, while the rest of the program is on the hard disk as virtual memory.

Digital Literacy

The Internet

Computers and Mobile Devices

Programs and Apps

Digital Safety and Security

Inside Computers and Mobile Devices

Input and Output

Digital Storage

Communications and Networks

Information and Data Management

Information Systems and Program Development

Appendix: Discovering Computers

Filters