Exam 9: Operating Systems

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

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is least likely to be a capability of the new server operating system your firm has developed?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What job title is used for the person who uses the server operating system to add and remove users, install software, and administer network security?

A cross-platform application is one that runs in what way?

What are the features offered by Windows 8, in addition to its basic capabilities?

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

Client operating systems can operate with or without a network.

Where may an operating system reside in a mobile device?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT When a computer is running multiple programs concurrently, what is the program that is in the foreground called?

What browser is included with Windows?

A Disk ____________________ is a utility that reorganizes the files and unused space on a computer's hard disk so the operating system accesses data more quickly and programs run faster.

Some stand-alone operating systems are called ____________________ operating systems because they also work in conjunction with a server operating system.

A device-dependent program runs on computers provided by a variety of manufacturers.

Which of the following is NOT a wireless Internet connection?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You are running the latest version of Windows but you require an app that runs only in a previous version of Windows. Which of the following can you use to solve this problem?

When turning on a computer that has been powered off completely, users are performing a warm boot.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You are using a Linux-based operating system designed by Google to work primarily with web apps. What is it called?

If you are using an Apple computer you may encounter instances in which you need to run apps in the Windows operating system.

How do single tasking and multitasking operating systems differ?

When connected to a network, an operating system on the network may assume some of the operating system functions on the client computer or mobile devices.