Question 1

What program was the killer app that helped make the IBM PC successful in the 1980's?

Accepted Answer

Lotus 1-2-3 was a spreadsheet program that became extremely popular and was considered the killer app for the IBM PC, driving its adoption in businesses during the 1980s.

Question 2

Which of the following choices is the Google OS installed by manufacturers on certain laptops, desktops, and tablet computers?

Accepted Answer

Chrome OS is the operating system developed by Google and is installed by manufacturers on certain laptops, desktops, and tablet computers, commonly known as Chromebooks.

Question 3

This acronym describes the networking of devices that are not thought of as computing devices but contain microcomputers to control their functions.

Accepted Answer

IoT stands for the Internet of Things, which refers to the network of physical devices that are embedded with sensors, software, and other technologies to connect and exchange data with other devices and systems over the internet.

Question 4

This OS was jointly developed by Microsoft and IBM.

Accepted Answer

OS/2 was jointly developed by Microsoft and IBM as a successor to DOS.

Question 5

What term is used in an OS GUI to describe a specialized file that contains information about the locations of other files?

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Although this OS predates microcomputers, today a wide variety of platforms still use recent versions.

Accepted Answer

UNIX was developed in the 1960s and 1970s, before the advent of microcomputers, and it has evolved over time to support a wide range of modern computing platforms.

Question 7

This application program was considered the killer app for the Apple II computer.

Accepted Answer

VisiCalc was the first spreadsheet program and was considered the killer app for the Apple II, significantly boosting its sales.

Question 8

The user communicates with the OS through this software layer.

Accepted Answer

The user interface is the software layer through which the user communicates with the OS.

Question 9

On a mobile device, the operating system resides in firmware, and is therefore, a/an ________ OS.

Accepted Answer

Mobile device operating systems are typically embedded in firmware, making them embedded operating systems.

Question 10

Of the mobile OSs discussed in this chapter, which one is legally installed only on devices from a single manufacturer?

Accepted Answer

iOS is legally installed only on devices from a single manufacturer, Apple.

Question 11

Which version of a popular desktop OS was released in 2009, but is still in use today despite the availability of newer versions?

Accepted Answer

Windows 7 was released in 2009 and remains in use today, even though newer versions like Windows 8, 8.1, 10, and 11 have been released.

Question 12

This is the central circuit board of a computer.

Accepted Answer

The motherboard is the central circuit board of a computer. It connects all the other components of the computer, including the CPU, memory, storage, and graphics card.

Question 13

Save money on your data plan by using this type of connection for connecting to the Internet whenever possible.

Accepted Answer

Using Wi-Fi instead of cellular data helps save money on your data plan as Wi-Fi connections do not consume your mobile data allowance.

Question 14

Use one of these popular mobile devices for cellular voice communications, browsing the Internet, managing email, and many other functions.

Accepted Answer

Smartphones are designed for cellular voice communications, internet browsing, email management, and various other functions, making them versatile mobile devices.

Question 15

What OS function controls the focus (where the operating system's attention is at any given moment)and allows the user to move the focus from one application to another as the user brings it to the foreground?

Accepted Answer

Task management is responsible for controlling the focus and allowing users to switch between applications, bringing them to the foreground.

Question 16

What common mobile OS feature is important for people who want to access the same data across all their devices?

Accepted Answer

Synchronization allows users to access the same data across multiple devices by keeping data consistent and up-to-date across all platforms.

Question 17

This type of small integrated circuit is central to a desktop computer, performing the processing for the computer.

Accepted Answer

The microprocessor is the central processing unit (CPU) of a computer, responsible for executing instructions and performing calculations.

Question 18

What was the first Apple computer with a GUI OS?

Accepted Answer

The Apple Lisa, released in 1983, was the first Apple computer to feature a graphical user interface (GUI).

Question 19

This early microcomputer predated the Apple II computer.

Accepted Answer

The MITS Altair was released in 1975, predating the Apple II, which was released in 1977.

Question 20

What version of UNIX came out of a California university, and carries the name of that campus?

Accepted Answer

BSD stands for Berkeley Software Distribution, which originated from the University of California, Berkeley.

Quiz 1: Introduction to Operating Systems