Question 1

-Command-line interfaces like the one in the accompanying figure give a user less control to manage detailed settings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What is the definition of nonresident in terms of parts of the operating system?

Accepted Answer

A) programs or files that are not compatible with the operating system 
B) peripheral devices whose drivers are not yet installed 
C) instructions that remain on a storage medium until they are needed 
D) data that remains in memory while the computer is running 
A) programs or files that are not compatible with the operating system 
B) peripheral devices whose drivers are not yet installed 
C) instructions that remain on a storage medium until they are needed 
D) data that remains in memory while the computer is running

Question 3

Some parts of the operating system are resident; that is, these instructions remain on the hard disk until they are needed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What is the first step in the startup process of a computer?

Accepted Answer

A) The processor chip resets itself and finds the ROM chips that contain the BIOS. 
B) The power supply or battery sends an electrical current to circuitry in the computer or mobile device. 
C) LEDs flicker on devices such as the disk drives and keyboard. 
D) Instructions stored in the kernel are accessed and processed sequentially. 
A) The processor chip resets itself and finds the ROM chips that contain the BIOS. 
B) The power supply or battery sends an electrical current to circuitry in the computer or mobile device. 
C) LEDs flicker on devices such as the disk drives and keyboard. 
D) Instructions stored in the kernel are accessed and processed sequentially.

Question 5

What does the booting process do?

Accepted Answer

A) starts the computer in safe mode 
B) sends the computer to idle mode 
C) shuts down the computer 
D) starts or restarts the computer 
A) starts the computer in safe mode 
B) sends the computer to idle mode 
C) shuts down the computer 
D) starts or restarts the computer

Question 6

Provide the steps in the start-up process.

Accepted Answer

Student responses will vary, but should

Question 7

If a computer is running extremely slowly, the performance monitor may determine that the computer's memory is being used to its maximum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Windows 8 is a UNIX-based operating system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Some retailers will preinstall Linux on a new computer on request.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What can you use if the computer cannot start from its boot disk?

Accepted Answer

A) recovery media 
B) system media 
C) configuration media 
D) backup media 
A) recovery media 
B) system media 
C) configuration media 
D) backup media

Question 11

Networks, servers, mainframes, and supercomputers allow hundreds to thousands of users to connect at the same time, and thus their operating systems are referred to as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) single user 
B) single processing 
C) multiuser 
D) multiprocessing 
A) single user 
B) single processing 
C) multiuser 
D) multiprocessing

Question 12

Which of the following is a proprietary mobile operating system specifically made for Apple's mobile devices?

Accepted Answer

A) Mozilla 
B) Blackberry 
C) iOS 
D) Android 
A) Mozilla 
B) Blackberry 
C) iOS 
D) Android

Question 13

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-Define who can access certain resources and when they can access those resources

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 14

You want to purchase a server operating system for your small business. Which of the following is NOT an example of an operating system you can purchase?

Accepted Answer

A) Apple iOS 
B) Linux 
C) UNIX 
D) Windows Server 
A) Apple iOS 
B) Linux 
C) UNIX 
D) Windows Server

Question 15

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 16

What can you use to identify a problem with resources so that you can try to resolve any problems?

Accepted Answer

A) a system check 
B) a performance monitor 
C) a utility manager 
D) an efficiency test 
A) a system check 
B) a performance monitor 
C) a utility manager 
D) an efficiency test

Question 17

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-Enables user to access all files and programs on the computer or network, install programs, and specify settings that affect all users on a computer, mobile device, or 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 18

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-A Windows Phone app that provides a centralized location for coupons

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 19

____________________ 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 20

-A multiuser operating system always processes tasks on a first-come, first-served basis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

-Command-line interfaces like the one in the accompanying figure give a user less control to manage detailed settings.

What is the definition of nonresident in terms of parts of the operating system?

Some parts of the operating system are resident; that is, these instructions remain on the hard disk until they are needed.

What is the first step in the startup process of a computer?

What does the booting process do?

Provide the steps in the start-up process.

If a computer is running extremely slowly, the performance monitor may determine that the computer's memory is being used to its maximum.

Windows 8 is a UNIX-based operating system.

Some retailers will preinstall Linux on a new computer on request.

What can you use if the computer cannot start from its boot disk?

Networks, servers, mainframes, and supercomputers allow hundreds to thousands of users to connect at the same time, and thus their operating systems are referred to as which of the following?

Which of the following is a proprietary mobile operating system specifically made for Apple's mobile devices?

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -Define who can access certain resources and when they can access those resources

You want to purchase a server operating system for your small business. Which of the following is NOT an example of an operating system you can purchase?

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

What can you use to identify a problem with resources so that you can try to resolve any problems?

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -Enables user to access all files and programs on the computer or network, install programs, and specify settings that affect all users on a computer, mobile device, or network

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -A Windows Phone app that provides a centralized location for coupons

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

-A multiuser operating system always processes tasks on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Exam 9: Operating Systems

-Command-line interfaces like the one in the accompanying figure give a user less control to manage detailed settings.

What is the definition of nonresident in terms of parts of the operating system?

Some parts of the operating system are resident; that is, these instructions remain on the hard disk until they are needed.

What is the first step in the startup process of a computer?

What does the booting process do?

Provide the steps in the start-up process.

If a computer is running extremely slowly, the performance monitor may determine that the computer's memory is being used to its maximum.

Windows 8 is a UNIX-based operating system.

Some retailers will preinstall Linux on a new computer on request.

What can you use if the computer cannot start from its boot disk?

Networks, servers, mainframes, and supercomputers allow hundreds to thousands of users to connect at the same time, and thus their operating systems are referred to as which of the following?

Which of the following is a proprietary mobile operating system specifically made for Apple's mobile devices?

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -Define who can access certain resources and when they can access those resources

You want to purchase a server operating system for your small business. Which of the following is NOT an example of an operating system you can purchase?

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

What can you use to identify a problem with resources so that you can try to resolve any problems?

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -Enables user to access all files and programs on the computer or network, install programs, and specify settings that affect all users on a computer, mobile device, or network

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -A Windows Phone app that provides a centralized location for coupons

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

-A multiuser operating system always processes tasks on a first-come, first-served basis.

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