Question 1

DOS and Windows 3.1 limited file names to twelve characters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A ____ displays the options associated with a command.

Accepted Answer

A)  submenu 
B)  dialog box 
C)  menu selection 
D)  all the above

Question 3

____ is the process of creating a CD or DVD by selecting all the files and then copying them in a single session.

Accepted Answer

A)  Master writing 
B)  Packet writing 
C)  Disk mastering 
D)  Packet mastering

Question 4

In the Mac OS, the resource ____ stores information about the data.

Accepted Answer

A)  file 
B)  fork 
C)  segment 
D)  metadata

Question 5

When selecting a backup device, your selection should depend upon the value of your data, your current equipment, and your budget .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The figure above is an example of a(n) ____ utility.

Accepted Answer

A)  file management 
B)  explore 
C)  find file 
D)  file organization

Question 7

Originally, computers had a(n) ____________________ interface that required users to type memorized commands to run programs and accomplish tasks.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Originally, computers had a(n) ____________________ interface that...

Question 8

Symbian OS is a multitasking, multiprocessing operating system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Using Microsoft Windows products, to select files and folders which are not listed consecutively, ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  click on each file 
B)  click on each file while holding down the Ctrl key 
C)  click on each file while holding down the Shift key 
D)  you can't do it

Question 10

The process that ensures that files in two or more locations contain the same data is file ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The process that ensures that files in...

Question 11

A file ____ in the context of Windows is a piece of information that describes a file.

Accepted Answer

A)  identifier 
B)  description 
C)  tag 
D)  meta data

Question 12

The process of creating equivalent electronic storage bins on a disk is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The process of creating equivalent electronic storage...

Question 13

To delete data from a disk in such a way that no one can ever read it, you should ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  simply delete it 
B)  use special shredder software 
C)  reformat it 
D)  save over it

Question 14

When you use Windows, Mac OS, or a Linux graphical file manager, each subdirectory is depicted as a folder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 4-1 Tom and Andy are discussing file storage. They are working on a major project and want to be sure they can store their files in a way that they can easily find and share the files. Tom asked Andy if he converts a file, will it be identical to the original? Andy should tell him ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  no 
B)  sometimes 
C)  yes 
D)  yes but you can't convert it back

Question 16

An operating system's ____ capability supports a division of labor among all the processing units.

Accepted Answer

A)  multitasking 
B)  multithreading 
C)  multiprocessing 
D)  multicomputing

Question 17

A restore point is a snapshot of your computer settings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 4-3 Cindy is trying to understand operating systems. You tell her you had a course in OS and you will be glad to answer any of her questions. Cindy wants to know if she ever has to interact with the operating system. You tell her yes if she wants to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  configure equipment 
B)  get help 
C)  manage files 
D)  all of the above

Question 19

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 4-1 Tom and Andy are discussing file storage. They are working on a major project and want to be sure they can store their files in a way that they can easily find and share the files. Andy sent Tom a picture file as JPEG. Tom opens it and wants to convert it to a GIF. To do that Tom should ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  he can't do that 
B)  ask Andy to resend in the correct format 
C)  open it in Photoshop and convert it 
D)  none of the above

Question 20

Weakness(es) of Mac OS include ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  limited applications 
B)  typically requires more tinkering 
C)  cryptic command-line user interface 
D)  all the above

Exam 4: Operating Systems and File Management

DOS and Windows 3.1 limited file names to twelve characters.

A ____ displays the options associated with a command.

____ is the process of creating a CD or DVD by selecting all the files and then copying them in a single session.

In the Mac OS, the resource ____ stores information about the data.

When selecting a backup device, your selection should depend upon the value of your data, your current equipment, and your budget .

The figure above is an example of a(n) ____ utility.

Originally, computers had a(n) ____________________ interface that required users to type memorized commands to run programs and accomplish tasks.

Symbian OS is a multitasking, multiprocessing operating system.

Using Microsoft Windows products, to select files and folders which are not listed consecutively, ____.

The process that ensures that files in two or more locations contain the same data is file ____________________.

A file ____ in the context of Windows is a piece of information that describes a file.

The process of creating equivalent electronic storage bins on a disk is ____________________.

To delete data from a disk in such a way that no one can ever read it, you should ____.

When you use Windows, Mac OS, or a Linux graphical file manager, each subdirectory is depicted as a folder.

An operating system's ____ capability supports a division of labor among all the processing units.

A restore point is a snapshot of your computer settings.

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 4-3 Cindy is trying to understand operating systems. You tell her you had a course in OS and you will be glad to answer any of her questions. Cindy wants to know if she ever has to interact with the operating system. You tell her yes if she wants to ____.

Weakness(es) of Mac OS include ____.