Question 1

Power users seldom work with UNIX because of its rigidity and vulnerability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A(n) ____________________ is a program that assesses and reports information about various computer resources and devices.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ is a program that assesses...

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a desktop operating system?

Accepted Answer

A) Windows 
B) Google Android 
C) OS X 
D) Chrome OS 
A) Windows 
B) Google Android 
C) OS X 
D) Chrome OS

Question 4

Which of the following kinds of software consists of the programs that control or maintain the operations of a computer and its devices?

Accepted Answer

A) system 
B) application 
C) management 
D) program 
A) system 
B) application 
C) management 
D) program

Question 5

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 6

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 7

What is the purpose of memory management?

Accepted Answer

A) to store data in the most efficient manner 
B) to optimize the use of RAM 
C) to start the computer and operating system quickly 
D) to allocate system resources stored in ROM 
A) to store data in the most efficient manner 
B) to optimize the use of RAM 
C) to start the computer and operating system quickly 
D) to allocate system resources stored in ROM

Question 8

Which of the following has as its purpose the optimization of the use of random access memory (RAM)?

Accepted Answer

A) RAM performance 
B) memory management 
C) RAM throttling 
D) random integration 
A) RAM performance 
B) memory management 
C) RAM throttling 
D) random integration

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some stand-alone operating systems are called ____________________...

Question 10

Which browser is included with the Mac OS?

Accepted Answer

A) Firefox 
B) Chrome 
C) Internet Explorer 
D) Safari 
A) Firefox 
B) Chrome 
C) Internet Explorer 
D) Safari

Question 11

Even if users are working on multiple programs simultaneously, it is impossible to run out of RAM.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Some of the file management functions that a(n) ____________________ performs are displaying a list of files on a storage medium; organizing files in folders; copying, renaming, deleting, moving, and sorting files.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some of the file management functions that...

Question 13

In the Mac OS GUI, the status bar contains icons used to run applications, display minimized windows, and access documents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

List the features of the latest version of OS X.

Accepted Answer

Student responses will vary, but should

Question 15

-In an interface like the one shown in the accompanying figure, a user types commands or presses special keys on the keyboard (such as function keys or key combinations) to enter data and instructions. What is the term for this kind of interface?

Accepted Answer

A) command-line interface 
B) menu-driven interface 
C) performance-monitor interface 
D) graphical user interface (GUI) 
A) command-line interface 
B) menu-driven interface 
C) performance-monitor interface 
D) graphical user interface (GUI)

Question 16

Errors in a program are known as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Errors in a program are known as...

Question 17

What browser is included with Windows?

Accepted Answer

A) Firefox 
B) Safari 
C) Chrome 
D) Internet Explorer 
A) Firefox 
B) Safari 
C) Chrome 
D) Internet Explorer

Question 18

You have a hardware problem and want to detect and check connected hardware devices. Which of the following are you most likely recommended to use?

Accepted Answer

A) cold boot 
B) warm boot 
C) new boot 
D) soft boot 
A) cold boot 
B) warm boot 
C) new boot 
D) soft boot

Question 19

When you purchase a computer, it may include recovery media in the form of a CD.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What is virtual memory?

Accepted Answer

A) data stored in the cloud 
B) where instructions are stored while waiting for a device to become idle 
C) a portion of the hard disk designated to function as additional RAM 
D) data that is not stored when the computer is turned off 
A) data stored in the cloud 
B) where instructions are stored while waiting for a device to become idle 
C) a portion of the hard disk designated to function as additional RAM 
D) data that is not stored when the computer is turned off

Power users seldom work with UNIX because of its rigidity and vulnerability.

A(n) ____________________ is a program that assesses and reports information about various computer resources and devices.

Which of the following is NOT a desktop operating system?

Which of the following kinds of software consists of the programs that control or maintain the operations of a computer and its devices?

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

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

What is the purpose of memory management?

Which of the following has as its purpose the optimization of the use of random access memory (RAM)?

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

Which browser is included with the Mac OS?

Even if users are working on multiple programs simultaneously, it is impossible to run out of RAM.

Some of the file management functions that a(n) ____________________ performs are displaying a list of files on a storage medium; organizing files in folders; copying, renaming, deleting, moving, and sorting files.

In the Mac OS GUI, the status bar contains icons used to run applications, display minimized windows, and access documents.

List the features of the latest version of OS X.

-In an interface like the one shown in the accompanying figure, a user types commands or presses special keys on the keyboard (such as function keys or key combinations) to enter data and instructions. What is the term for this kind of interface?

Errors in a program are known as ____________________.

What browser is included with Windows?

You have a hardware problem and want to detect and check connected hardware devices. Which of the following are you most likely recommended to use?

When you purchase a computer, it may include recovery media in the form of a CD.

What is virtual memory?

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Exam 9: Operating Systems

Power users seldom work with UNIX because of its rigidity and vulnerability.

A(n) ____________________ is a program that assesses and reports information about various computer resources and devices.

Which of the following is NOT a desktop operating system?

Which of the following kinds of software consists of the programs that control or maintain the operations of a computer and its devices?

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

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

What is the purpose of memory management?

Which of the following has as its purpose the optimization of the use of random access memory (RAM)?

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

Which browser is included with the Mac OS?

Even if users are working on multiple programs simultaneously, it is impossible to run out of RAM.

Some of the file management functions that a(n) ____________________ performs are displaying a list of files on a storage medium; organizing files in folders; copying, renaming, deleting, moving, and sorting files.

In the Mac OS GUI, the status bar contains icons used to run applications, display minimized windows, and access documents.

List the features of the latest version of OS X.

-In an interface like the one shown in the accompanying figure, a user types commands or presses special keys on the keyboard (such as function keys or key combinations) to enter data and instructions. What is the term for this kind of interface?

Errors in a program are known as ____________________.

What browser is included with Windows?

You have a hardware problem and want to detect and check connected hardware devices. Which of the following are you most likely recommended to use?

When you purchase a computer, it may include recovery media in the form of a CD.

What is virtual memory?

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