Deck 2: Introducing Operating Systems

Question 1

A ____ interface is an interface that uses graphics as compared to a command-driven interface.

A)text
B)menu-based
C)common user
D)graphical user

Answer 1

D

Question 2

A ____ makes it possible to boot a computer into one of two installed OSs.

A)hypervisor
B)virtualization layer
C)dual boot
D)quick boot

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The Windows desktop is itself a folder.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

A(n)____ is software that controls a computer.

A)application
B)operating system
C)interface routine
D)ROM routine

Question 5

The ____ is usually on the right side of the taskbar and displays open services.

A)status tray
B)display area
C)system tray
D)identification area

Question 6

An operating system manages hardware,runs applications,provides an interface for users,and stores,retrieves,and manipulates files.

Question 7

The ____ interface between the subsystems in user mode and the HAL.

A)application
B)executive services
C)primitive
D)non-privileged services

Question 8

The ____ is normally located at the bottom of the Windows desktop,displaying information about open programs and providing quick access to others.

A)taskbar
B)Windows button
C)menu bar
D)task ribbon

Question 9

____ are small programs stored on the hard drive that tell the computer how to communicate with a specific hardware device such as a printer,network card,or modem.

A)Abstraction layer
B)Device drivers
C)BIOS
D)Input routines

Question 10

A ____ is a single task,such as the task of printing a file,that the process requests from the kernel.

A)fiber
B)bundle
C)process
D)thread

Question 11

The OS ____ is responsible for interacting with hardware.

A)kernel
B)abstraction layer
C)driver layer
D)ring

Question 12

In 1986,____ was introduced and quickly became the most popular OS among IBM computers and IBM-compatible computers using the Intel 8086 processors.

A)MS-DOS
B)Windows
C)OS/2
D)CP/M

Question 13

Current versions of Windows use DOS as the operating system.

Question 14

A(n)____ is a program that runs in the background to support or serve Windows or an application.

A)interface
B)slave
C)daemon
D)service

Question 15

A(n)____ is the portion of an OS that relates to the user and to applications.

A)hypervisor
B)interpreter
C)GUI
D)shell

Question 16

A(n)____ is a low-end inexpensive laptop with a small 9- or 10-inch screen and no optical drive.

A)nettop
B)netbook
C)Internet station
D)ultralite

Question 17

The kernel provides a way for the user to do such things as select music to burn to a CD,install an application,or change the wallpaper on the Windows desktop.

Question 18

A ____ is one or more characters following the last period in a filename,such as .exe,.txt,or .avi.

A)filename
B)file extension
C)file version
D)file type

Question 19

Vista has a new 3D user interface called the ____ user interface.

A)Glass
B)Aero
C)Air
D)Shield

Question 20

System Information can be useful when strange error messages appear during startup.

Question 21

The ____ dialog box in Windows Vista appears each time a user attempts to perform an action that can be done only with administrative privileges.

A)User Account Confirmation
B)User Account Control
C)User Access Control
D)User Access Confirmation

Question 22

____________________ are generally used for Web browsing,e-mail,and word processing by users on the go.

Question 23

An applet has a ____ file extension.

A)a. .ctl
B)b. .crl
C)c. .cpl
D)d. .app

Question 24

Windows identifies file types primarily by the ____.

A)file contents
B)resource fork
C)file extension
D)companion stream

Question 25

The ______________________________ gives a wealth of information about installed hardware and software,the current system configuration,and currently running programs.

Question 26

Windows offers two ways to sync files: ____.

A)Briefcase and Offline Files
B)Network Neighborhood and Offline Files
C)Synchronization Tasks and Online Files
D)Briefcase and Synchronization layer

Question 27

Match each term with the correct statement below.
a.Briefcase
f.Parent folder
b.Virtual machine
g.Legacy
c.Desktop
h.File attributes
d.Service pack
i.Patches
e.Compressed folder
The initial screen that is displayed when an OS has a GUI interface loaded

Question 28

From the ____ window,you can change the read-only,hidden,archive,and indexing attributes of the file.

A)Open
B)Attributes
C)Status
D)Properties

Question 29

Match each term with the correct statement below.
a.Briefcase
f.Parent folder
b.Virtual machine
g.Legacy
c.Desktop
h.File attributes
d.Service pack
i.Patches
e.Compressed folder
An environment created by software that works as though it is a standalone computer system

Question 30

A(n)____ is a list of items that is used to speed up a search.

A)database
B)index
C)shortcut
D)block

Question 31

Match each term with the correct statement below.
a.Briefcase
f.Parent folder
b.Virtual machine
g.Legacy
c.Desktop
h.File attributes
d.Service pack
i.Patches
e.Compressed folder
Properties assigned to a file

Question 32

Match each term with the correct statement below.
a.Briefcase
f.Parent folder
b.Virtual machine
g.Legacy
c.Desktop
h.File attributes
d.Service pack
i.Patches
e.Compressed folder
A major update or fix to an OS occasionally released by Microsoft

Question 33

Match each term with the correct statement below.
a.Briefcase
f.Parent folder
b.Virtual machine
g.Legacy
c.Desktop
h.File attributes
d.Service pack
i.Patches
e.Compressed folder
Older hardware and software

Question 34

A(n)____________________ folder is often used to compress files to a smaller size so they can more easily be sent by e-mail.

Question 35

The ____________________ is a window containing several small utility programs called applets that are used to manage hardware,software,users,and the system.

Question 36

Match each term with the correct statement below.
a.Briefcase
f.Parent folder
b.Virtual machine
g.Legacy
c.Desktop
h.File attributes
d.Service pack
i.Patches
e.Compressed folder
Contains the child folder

Question 37

Microsoft did not make a commitment for Windows 2000 to be ____________________-compatible with older software and hardware.

Question 38

Match each term with the correct statement below.
a.Briefcase
f.Parent folder
b.Virtual machine
g.Legacy
c.Desktop
h.File attributes
d.Service pack
i.Patches
e.Compressed folder
Creates a folder that can be used to sync up files in this folder with its corresponding folder on another computer

Question 39

Match each term with the correct statement below.
a.Briefcase
f.Parent folder
b.Virtual machine
g.Legacy
c.Desktop
h.File attributes
d.Service pack
i.Patches
e.Compressed folder
Minor updates or fixes that are released frequently

Question 40

Match each term with the correct statement below.
a.Briefcase
f.Parent folder
b.Virtual machine
g.Legacy
c.Desktop
h.File attributes
d.Service pack
i.Patches
e.Compressed folder
Creates a folder with a .zip extension

Question 41

Discuss Windows XP as an upgrade for Windows 2000.

Question 42

Discuss the difference between Windows 2000 and Windows NT.

Question 43

Explain how to create a file.

Question 44

Describe a shortcut icon.

Question 45

Explain how to copy or delete files or folders.

Question 46

Discuss Windows 7.

Question 47

List and describe the four functions of an operating system.

Question 48

Describe Linux.

Question 49

Describe the purpose of the UAC box in Windows Vista.

Question 50

Explain why it is important to empty the Recycle Bin.