Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following do software makers provide to users who have registered and/or activated their software?

Accepted Answer

A) speed repair 
B) online installation 
C) quick fix 
D) service pack 
A) speed repair 
B) online installation 
C) quick fix 
D) service pack

Question 4

Which of the following is least likely to happen if problems are identified during startup?

Accepted Answer

A) The computer or device may beep. 
B) Error messages may display. 
C) The computer or device may cease operating. 
D) The computer or device may restore itself to its default settings. 
A) The computer or device may beep. 
B) Error messages may display. 
C) The computer or device may cease operating. 
D) The computer or device may restore itself to its default settings.

Question 5

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 6

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.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A Disk ____________________ is a utility that...

Question 7

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-For each user, a network administrator establishes this, which enables the user to access, or sign in to, a computer or to a network

Accepted Answer

A) virtualization 
B) mobile operating system 
C) Blackberry 
D) sleep mode 
E) hibernate
F)administrator account
G)user name
H)password
I)Google Play
J)permissions
K)thrashing
L)NFC
M)Passbook
N)command language
O)Wallet
P)SkyDrive
Q)Linux
R)antivirus
S)iCloud
T)account 
A) virtualization 
B) mobile operating system 
C) Blackberry 
D) sleep mode 
E) hibernate
F)administrator account
G)user name
H)password
I)Google Play
J)permissions
K)thrashing
L)NFC
M)Passbook
N)command language
O)Wallet
P)SkyDrive
Q)Linux
R)antivirus
S)iCloud
T)account

Question 8

Which of the following is a private combination of characters associated with a user name that allows access to certain computer resources?

Accepted Answer

A) folder 
B) password 
C) user name 
D) cipher 
A) folder 
B) password 
C) user name 
D) cipher

Question 9

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-If application software has stopped responding and the hard disk's LED blinks repeatedly, the operating system probably is doing this

Accepted Answer

A) virtualization 
B) mobile operating system 
C) Blackberry 
D) sleep mode 
E) hibernate
F)administrator account
G)user name
H)password
I)Google Play
J)permissions
K)thrashing
L)NFC
M)Passbook
N)command language
O)Wallet
P)SkyDrive
Q)Linux
R)antivirus
S)iCloud
T)account 
A) virtualization 
B) mobile operating system 
C) Blackberry 
D) sleep mode 
E) hibernate
F)administrator account
G)user name
H)password
I)Google Play
J)permissions
K)thrashing
L)NFC
M)Passbook
N)command language
O)Wallet
P)SkyDrive
Q)Linux
R)antivirus
S)iCloud
T)account

Question 10

Critical Thinking Questions
Case 9-1
You are in the market for a new computer, and you would really like to buy a Mac. However, you have a couple of applications that you must be able to use and they are available only for Windows.
-One of the steps you have to take in order to install Windows on your Mac is to create a section of storage or memory reserved for a specific program or application. What is the term for this section?
a. partition
b. window
c. divider
d. keyspace

Accepted Answer

The answer of Critical Thinking Questions
Case 9-1
You are in the...

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Student responses will vary, but should

Question 12

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-When working with a command-line interface, the set of commands entered into the computer is called this

Accepted Answer

A) virtualization 
B) mobile operating system 
C) Blackberry 
D) sleep mode 
E) hibernate
F)administrator account
G)user name
H)password
I)Google Play
J)permissions
K)thrashing
L)NFC
M)Passbook
N)command language
O)Wallet
P)SkyDrive
Q)Linux
R)antivirus
S)iCloud
T)account 
A) virtualization 
B) mobile operating system 
C) Blackberry 
D) sleep mode 
E) hibernate
F)administrator account
G)user name
H)password
I)Google Play
J)permissions
K)thrashing
L)NFC
M)Passbook
N)command language
O)Wallet
P)SkyDrive
Q)Linux
R)antivirus
S)iCloud
T)account

Question 13

Operating systems rarely provide a means to establish Internet connections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Question 15

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 16

What is the term for the area of the hard disk used for virtual memory?

Accepted Answer

A) a swap file 
B) a page 
C) a partition 
D) the cloud 
A) a swap file 
B) a page 
C) a partition 
D) the cloud

Question 17

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 18

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?

Accepted Answer

A) server operator 
B) network administrator 
C) system engineer 
D) resource manager 
A) server operator 
B) network administrator 
C) system engineer 
D) resource manager

Question 19

The company for which you work has just released an updated device driver version. Which of the following is least likely to be the reason for the release?

Accepted Answer

A) to enhance its functionality 
B) to manage new Internet connectivity issues 
C) to correct problems with previous drivers 
D) to increase compatibility with new operating system versions 
A) to enhance its functionality 
B) to manage new Internet connectivity issues 
C) to correct problems with previous drivers 
D) to increase compatibility with new operating system versions

Question 20

In Windows, the ____________________ includes a button that enables you to display all your apps and to manipulate files.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Windows, the ____________________ includes a button...

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

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

Which of the following do software makers provide to users who have registered and/or activated their software?

Which of the following is least likely to happen if problems are identified during startup?

When a computer is running multiple programs concurrently, the one in the background is the active program; that is, the one currently in use.

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.

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -For each user, a network administrator establishes this, which enables the user to access, or sign in to, a computer or to a network

Which of the following is a private combination of characters associated with a user name that allows access to certain computer resources?

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -If application software has stopped responding and the hard disk's LED blinks repeatedly, the operating system probably is doing this

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

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -When working with a command-line interface, the set of commands entered into the computer is called this

Operating systems rarely provide a means to establish Internet connections.

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.

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?

What is the term for the area of the hard disk used for virtual memory?

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

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?

The company for which you work has just released an updated device driver version. Which of the following is least likely to be the reason for the release?

In Windows, the ____________________ includes a button that enables you to display all your apps and to manipulate files.

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Exam 9: Operating Systems

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

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

Which of the following do software makers provide to users who have registered and/or activated their software?

Which of the following is least likely to happen if problems are identified during startup?

When a computer is running multiple programs concurrently, the one in the background is the active program; that is, the one currently in use.

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.

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -For each user, a network administrator establishes this, which enables the user to access, or sign in to, a computer or to a network

Which of the following is a private combination of characters associated with a user name that allows access to certain computer resources?

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -If application software has stopped responding and the hard disk's LED blinks repeatedly, the operating system probably is doing this

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

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -When working with a command-line interface, the set of commands entered into the computer is called this

Operating systems rarely provide a means to establish Internet connections.

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.

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?

What is the term for the area of the hard disk used for virtual memory?

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

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?

The company for which you work has just released an updated device driver version. Which of the following is least likely to be the reason for the release?

In Windows, the ____________________ includes a button that enables you to display all your apps and to manipulate files.

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

Filters