Question 1

While entering a(n) ____________________, most computers hide the actual characters by displaying some other characters, such as asterisks (*) or dots.

Accepted Answer

The answer of While entering a(n) ____________________, most computers hide...

Question 2

Regardless of the size of the computer, most operating systems provide similar functions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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 4

____________________ is the process of encoding data and information into an unreadable form.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is the process of encoding data...

Question 5

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 6

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-A unique combination of characters that identifies a specific user

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 7

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?

Accepted Answer

A) secondary install 
B) warm boot 
C) single-tasking operating system 
D) virtual machine 
A) secondary install 
B) warm boot 
C) single-tasking operating system 
D) virtual machine

Question 8

List six different file and disk management tools and briefly describe their functions.

Accepted Answer

Student responses will vary, but should

Question 9

In this kind of memory, the operating system allocates a portion of a storage medium, usually the hard disk or a USB flash drive, to function as additional RAM. What kind of memory is this?

Accepted Answer

A) virtual 
B) performance 
C) device 
D) managed 
A) virtual 
B) performance 
C) device 
D) managed

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is the term for using a set of conditions to measure the performance of hardware in your network?

Accepted Answer

A) milestone 
B) mile marker 
C) benchmark 
D) high water mark 
A) milestone 
B) mile marker 
C) benchmark 
D) high water mark

Question 12

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 13

The person overseeing network operations, called the network ____________________, uses the server operating system to add and remove users, computers, and other devices to and from a network.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The person overseeing network operations, called the...

Question 14

Microsoft has continually updated its Windows operating system, incorporating new features and functions with each subsequent version.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-Microsoft's cloud server

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 16

A cold boot is generally faster than a warm boot.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Client operating systems can operate with or without a network.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Embedded computers and some mobile devices often use which of the following kinds of operating system?

Accepted Answer

A) single user/single tasking 
B) single user/multitasking 
C) multiuser 
D) multiprocessing 
A) single user/single tasking 
B) single user/multitasking 
C) multiuser 
D) multiprocessing

Question 19

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-A proprietary mobile operating system

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 20

As illustrated in the accompanying figure, which of the following processes sends documents to a buffer instead of sending them immediately to the printer?

Accepted Answer

A) spooling 
B) buffering 
C) spoofing 
D) queuing 
A) spooling 
B) buffering 
C) spoofing 
D) queuing

While entering a(n) ____________________, most computers hide the actual characters by displaying some other characters, such as asterisks (*) or dots.

Regardless of the size of the computer, most operating systems provide similar functions.

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

____________________ is the process of encoding data and information into an unreadable form.

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

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -A unique combination of characters that identifies a specific user

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?

List six different file and disk management tools and briefly describe their functions.

In this kind of memory, the operating system allocates a portion of a storage medium, usually the hard disk or a USB flash drive, to function as additional RAM. What kind of memory is this?

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

What is the term for using a set of conditions to measure the performance of hardware in your network?

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

The person overseeing network operations, called the network ____________________, uses the server operating system to add and remove users, computers, and other devices to and from a network.

Microsoft has continually updated its Windows operating system, incorporating new features and functions with each subsequent version.

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -Microsoft's cloud server

A cold boot is generally faster than a warm boot.

Client operating systems can operate with or without a network.

Embedded computers and some mobile devices often use which of the following kinds of operating system?

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -A proprietary mobile operating system

As illustrated in the accompanying figure, which of the following processes sends documents to a buffer instead of sending them immediately to the printer?

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Exam 9: Operating Systems

While entering a(n) ____________________, most computers hide the actual characters by displaying some other characters, such as asterisks (*) or dots.

Regardless of the size of the computer, most operating systems provide similar functions.

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

____________________ is the process of encoding data and information into an unreadable form.

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

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -A unique combination of characters that identifies a specific user

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?

List six different file and disk management tools and briefly describe their functions.

In this kind of memory, the operating system allocates a portion of a storage medium, usually the hard disk or a USB flash drive, to function as additional RAM. What kind of memory is this?

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

What is the term for using a set of conditions to measure the performance of hardware in your network?

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

The person overseeing network operations, called the network ____________________, uses the server operating system to add and remove users, computers, and other devices to and from a network.

Microsoft has continually updated its Windows operating system, incorporating new features and functions with each subsequent version.

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -Microsoft's cloud server

A cold boot is generally faster than a warm boot.

Client operating systems can operate with or without a network.

Embedded computers and some mobile devices often use which of the following kinds of operating system?

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -A proprietary mobile operating system

As illustrated in the accompanying figure, which of the following processes sends documents to a buffer instead of sending them immediately to the printer?

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