Question 1

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT The company for which you work has just released an updated device driver version. Which of the following is least likely to be the reason for the release?
A) to enhance its functionality
B) to manage new Internet connectivity issues
C) to correct problems with previous drivers
D) to increase compatibility with new operating system versions

Accepted Answer

Device drivers are typically updated to enhance functionality, fix bugs, or ensure compatibility with new systems, not specifically to manage Internet connectivity issues, which are usually handled by network software or hardware updates.

Question 2

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You want to remove a program from your computer. What do you use?
A) Defragmenter
B) File Compression
C) Backup and Restore
D) Uninstaller

Accepted Answer

An uninstaller is a tool specifically designed to remove programs from a computer.

Question 3

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What type of operating system allows two or more programs or apps to reside in memory at the same time?
A) multitasking
B) multiuser
C) preemptive multitasking
D) multiprocessing

Accepted Answer

A multitasking operating system allows two or more programs or apps to reside in memory and be executed simultaneously.

Question 4

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You have just written a new app to intercept documents from the operating system that are to be printed and place them in the queue. What is this app called?
A) print spooler
B) page interceptor
C) job manager
D) printer task handler

Accepted Answer

A print spooler is a program that manages the printing process by intercepting documents and placing them in a queue before they are sent to the printer.

Question 5

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What can you use to identify a problem with resources so that you can try to resolve any problems?
A) a system check
B) a performance monitor
C) a utility manager
D) an efficiency test

Accepted Answer

A performance monitor is used to track and analyze system resources, helping to identify any issues that may need resolution.

Question 6

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You want to remove unnecessary files from your computer. What do you use?
A) Disk Cleanup
B) PC Maintenance
C) File Compression
D) Backup and Restore

Accepted Answer

Disk Cleanup is a utility designed to free up space on a computer's hard drive by removing unnecessary files.

Question 7

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is an error in a program called?
A) a germ
B) a bug
C) an error
D) a virus

Accepted Answer

A bug is an error in a program.

Question 8

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT While waiting for devices to become idle so that they can receive additional instructions, where does the operating system place items?
A) a spool
B) a buffer
C) virtual memory
D) a queue

Accepted Answer

The answer of COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT While waiting for devices to...

Question 9

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You want to clear the memory on your mobile device. Which of the following is sufficient?
A) cold boot
B) warm boot
C) new boot
D) soft boot

Accepted Answer

The answer of COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You want to clear the...

Question 10

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What happens when the computer is thrashing?
A) A hacker is attempting to circumvent antivirus software and firewalls.
B) Items are being released from being stored in memory because the processor no longer requires them.
C) The computer is exchanging data between memory and storage.
D) The operating system spends too much of its time paging, instead of executing application software.

Accepted Answer

Thrashing occurs when the operating system spends excessive time swapping data between RAM and disk storage (paging) rather than executing applications, leading to reduced performance.

Question 11

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You want to shrink the size of a file. What do you use?
A) PC Maintenance
B) File Compression
C) Backup and Restore
D) Disk Cleanup

Accepted Answer

File compression is the process of reducing the size of a file without losing any of its data. This can be done using a variety of techniques, such as Huffman coding, Lempel-Ziv-Welch (LZW) coding, and arithmetic coding.

Question 12

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is virtual memory?
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

Accepted Answer

Virtual memory is a portion of the hard disk that is used to extend the apparent amount of RAM available to a computer, allowing it to handle larger workloads or multitask more effectively.

Question 13

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements is not true about device drivers?
A) Devices on a computer can share drivers.
B) A driver is a small program that tells the operating system how to communicate with a specific device.
C) When you start a computer, the operating system loads a device's driver.
D) Plug and play means the operating system loads the necessary drivers when you install a new device.

Accepted Answer

Devices on a computer typically require their own specific drivers and do not share drivers.

Question 14

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT When a computer is running multiple programs concurrently, what is the program that is in the foreground called?
A) main program
B) open program
C) active program
D) primary program

Accepted Answer

The program that is currently being used and is in the foreground is referred to as the "active program."

Question 15

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You are designing software that will allow users to interact with it through ordinary, intuitive behavior. Which of the following are you using?
A) BUI
B) GUI
C) NUI
D) TUI

Accepted Answer

NUI stands for Natural User Interface, which allows users to interact with software through natural and intuitive behaviors, such as gestures, voice, or touch.

Question 16

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the purpose of memory management?
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

Accepted Answer

Memory management is primarily concerned with optimizing the use of RAM by allocating and deallocating memory spaces as needed by programs and processes, ensuring efficient operation of the system.

Question 17

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You want to run another operating system on your computer in addition to the one already installed. Which of the following will let you do that?
A) secondary install
B) warm boot
C) single-tasking operating system
D) virtual machine

Accepted Answer

A virtual machine allows you to run multiple operating systems on a single physical machine by creating isolated environments for each OS.

Question 18

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the term for the area of the hard disk used for virtual memory?
A) a swap file
B) a page
C) a partition
D) the cloud

Accepted Answer

A swap file is a space on the hard disk used for virtual memory, where data is temporarily stored when RAM is full.

Question 19

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the term for using a set of conditions to measure the performance of hardware in your network?
A) milestone
B) mile marker
C) benchmark
D) high water mark

Accepted Answer

A benchmark is a standard or set of conditions used to measure and compare the performance of hardware or software in a network or computing environment.

Question 20

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You are running the latest version of Windows but you require an app that runs only in a previous version of Windows. Which of the following can you use to solve this problem?
A) secondary install
B) warm boot
C) single-tasking operating system
D) virtual machine

Accepted Answer

A virtual machine allows you to run a different operating system within your current operating system, enabling you to use applications that require a previous version of Windows.

Quiz 9: Operating Systems: Managing, Coordinating, and Monitoring Resources

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT The company for which you work has just released an updated device driver version. Which of the following is least likely to be the reason for the release?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You want to remove a program from your computer. What do you use?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What type of operating system allows two or more programs or apps to reside in memory at the same time?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You have just written a new app to intercept documents from the operating system that are to be printed and place them in the queue. What is this app called?

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

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You want to remove unnecessary files from your computer. What do you use?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is an error in a program called?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT While waiting for devices to become idle so that they can receive additional instructions, where does the operating system place items?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You want to clear the memory on your mobile device. Which of the following is sufficient?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What happens when the computer is thrashing?

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

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is virtual memory?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements is not true about device drivers?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT When a computer is running multiple programs concurrently, what is the program that is in the foreground called?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You are designing software that will allow users to interact with it through ordinary, intuitive behavior. Which of the following are you using?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the purpose of memory management?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You want to run another operating system on your computer in addition to the one already installed. Which of the following will let you do that?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the term for the area of the hard disk used for virtual memory?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the term for using a set of conditions to measure the performance of hardware in your network?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You are running the latest version of Windows but you require an app that runs only in a previous version of Windows. Which of the following can you use to solve this problem?