Question 1

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)  multiprocessingE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 2

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)  hibernateF) administrator accountG) user nameH) passwordI) Google PlayJ) permissionsK) thrashingL) NFCM) PassbookN) command languageO) WalletP) SkyDriveQ) LinuxR) antivirusS) iCloudT) accountU) G) and R)
V) F) and P)

Question 3

Provide the steps in the start-up process.

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

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 mediaE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 5

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 6

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 computerE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

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)  hibernateF) administrator accountG) user nameH) passwordI) Google PlayJ) permissionsK) thrashingL) NFCM) PassbookN) command languageO) WalletP) SkyDriveQ) LinuxR) antivirusS) iCloudT) accountU) L) and Q)
V) A) and K)

Question 8

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 runningE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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 11

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)  hibernateF) administrator accountG) user nameH) passwordI) Google PlayJ) permissionsK) thrashingL) NFCM) PassbookN) command languageO) WalletP) SkyDriveQ) LinuxR) antivirusS) iCloudT) accountU) G) and O)
V) C) and O)

Question 12

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.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Windows 8 is a UNIX-based operating system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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)  AndroidE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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 testE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 17

-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 18

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 CleanupE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

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 ServerE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

____________________ 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...

Exam 9: Operating Systems

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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Windows 8 is a UNIX-based operating system.

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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?

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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

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

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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?

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

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Provide the steps in the start-up process.

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What does the booting process do?

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

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

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

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

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

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