Question 1

Which of the following is a multitasking operating system developed in the early 1970s by scientists at Bell Laboratories?

Accepted Answer

A)  Linux 
B)  Perl 
C)  NetWare 
D)  UNIX 
A)  Linux 
B)  Perl 
C)  NetWare 
D)  UNIX

Question 2

In Windows, the ribbon presents information about the progress of certain tasks, for example, and controls for viewing documents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is least likely to be the reason for an automatic update?

Accepted Answer

A)  improving functionality 
B)  providing decryption 
C)  enhancing security 
D)  modifying device drivers 
A)  improving functionality 
B)  providing decryption 
C)  enhancing security 
D)  modifying device drivers

Question 4

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You want to shrink the size of a file. What do you use?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

List the features of the latest version of OS X.

Accepted Answer

Student responses will vary, but should

Question 6

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What does the hibernate mode option do?

Accepted Answer

A)  saves any open documents and programs to RAM, turns off all unneeded functions, and then places the computer or device 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 drive before removing power from the computer or device 
A)  saves any open documents and programs to RAM, turns off all unneeded functions, and then places the computer or device 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 drive before removing power from the computer or device

Question 7

Windows 8 is a UNIX-based operating system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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 9

Which of the following are shortcuts to an app or other content in Windows?

Accepted Answer

A)  applets 
B)  servlets 
C)  tiles 
D)  keys 
A)  applets 
B)  servlets 
C)  tiles 
D)  keys

Question 10

Which of the following is a unique combination of characters, such as letters of the alphabet and/or numbers, that identifies one specific user?

Accepted Answer

A)  user name 
B)  password 
C)  client 
D)  cycle 
A)  user name 
B)  password 
C)  client 
D)  cycle

Question 11

In addition to being a desktop operating system, UNIX also is a server operating system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In addition to managing applications, an operating system manages other processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is another term for the operating system a computer uses?

Accepted Answer

A)  system utility 
B)  file manager 
C)  platform 
D)  application 
A)  system utility 
B)  file manager 
C)  platform 
D)  application

Question 14

The operating system on mobile devices and many consumer electronics is called a(n) ____________________ operating system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The operating system on mobile devices and...

Question 15

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A piece of software you use is privately owned and limited to a specific vendor. What is the term for this kind of software?

Accepted Answer

A)  vendor-specific 
B)  locked 
C)  incompatible 
D)  proprietary 
A)  vendor-specific 
B)  locked 
C)  incompatible 
D)  proprietary

Question 16

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT 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 17

Linux is a kind of software whose code is provided for use, modification, and redistribution. What kind of software is this?

Accepted Answer

A)  open source 
B)  client/server 
C)  upgradable 
D)  multitasking 
A)  open source 
B)  client/server 
C)  upgradable 
D)  multitasking

Question 18

Which Windows resource offers additional applications for purchase?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sharepoint 
B)  Windows Store 
C)  SkyDrive 
D)  Internet Explorer 
A)  Sharepoint 
B)  Windows Store 
C)  SkyDrive 
D)  Internet Explorer

Question 19

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You have just written a new app to intercept documents from the operating system that are to be printed and place them in the queue. What is this app called?

Accepted Answer

A)  print spooler 
B)  page interceptor 
C)  job manager 
D)  printer task handler 
A)  print spooler 
B)  page interceptor 
C)  job manager 
D)  printer task handler

Question 20

Which of the following kinds of operating systems allow only one user to run one program or app at a time?

Accepted Answer

A)  single user/single throttle 
B)  single user/single function 
C)  single user/single indexing 
D)  single user/single tasking 
A)  single user/single throttle 
B)  single user/single function 
C)  single user/single indexing 
D)  single user/single tasking

Which of the following is a multitasking operating system developed in the early 1970s by scientists at Bell Laboratories?

In Windows, the ribbon presents information about the progress of certain tasks, for example, and controls for viewing documents.

Which of the following is least likely to be the reason for an automatic update?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You want to shrink the size of a file. What do you use?

List the features of the latest version of OS X.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What does the hibernate mode option do?

Windows 8 is a UNIX-based operating system.

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

Which of the following are shortcuts to an app or other content in Windows?

Which of the following is a unique combination of characters, such as letters of the alphabet and/or numbers, that identifies one specific user?

In addition to being a desktop operating system, UNIX also is a server operating system.

In addition to managing applications, an operating system manages other processes.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is another term for the operating system a computer uses?

The operating system on mobile devices and many consumer electronics is called a(n) ____________________ operating system.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A piece of software you use is privately owned and limited to a specific vendor. What is the term for this kind of software?

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

Linux is a kind of software whose code is provided for use, modification, and redistribution. What kind of software is this?

Which Windows resource offers additional applications for purchase?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You have just written a new app to intercept documents from the operating system that are to be printed and place them in the queue. What is this app called?

Which of the following kinds of operating systems allow only one user to run one program or app at a time?

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Exam 9: Operating Systems

Which of the following is a multitasking operating system developed in the early 1970s by scientists at Bell Laboratories?

In Windows, the ribbon presents information about the progress of certain tasks, for example, and controls for viewing documents.

Which of the following is least likely to be the reason for an automatic update?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You want to shrink the size of a file. What do you use?

List the features of the latest version of OS X.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What does the hibernate mode option do?

Windows 8 is a UNIX-based operating system.

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

Which of the following are shortcuts to an app or other content in Windows?

Which of the following is a unique combination of characters, such as letters of the alphabet and/or numbers, that identifies one specific user?

In addition to being a desktop operating system, UNIX also is a server operating system.

In addition to managing applications, an operating system manages other processes.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is another term for the operating system a computer uses?

The operating system on mobile devices and many consumer electronics is called a(n) ____________________ operating system.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A piece of software you use is privately owned and limited to a specific vendor. What is the term for this kind of software?

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

Linux is a kind of software whose code is provided for use, modification, and redistribution. What kind of software is this?

Which Windows resource offers additional applications for purchase?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You have just written a new app to intercept documents from the operating system that are to be printed and place them in the queue. What is this app called?

Which of the following kinds of operating systems allow only one user to run one program or app at a time?

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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