Deck 1: Operating System Fundamentals

Question 1

Which type of computer is most likely to be used for graphical design, film design, and animation?

A)supercomputer
B)high-end workstation
C)PC-class computer
D)mainframe

Answer 1

B

Question 2

You are testing out a new multitasking operating system. In your testing, you find that some applications are not getting sufficient CPU time while other applications are getting more than necessary. Which component is likely to be the cause of this problem?

A)BIOS
B)CPU
C)shell
D)kernel

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Which of the following can be described as program code that operates like a specialized hook into the operating system?

A)BIOS
B)ROM
C)API
D)CMOS

Answer 3

C

Question 4

The code that exchanges information with specific hardware devices is referred to as which of the following?

A)BIOS
B)kernel
C)application
D)device driver

Question 5

When a computing environment requires that some processing of applications takes place on a server and on a PC-class computer, which type of system are you using?

A)multiuser system
B)real-time system
C)mainframe system
D)client/server system

Question 6

A large institution, such as a bank, may have thousands of transactions to process in which no user interaction is required; which type of computer system are you most likely to use?

A)mainframe
B)real-time system
C)Windows PC
D)high-end workstation

Question 7

Cooperative multitasking allows the operating system to remain in control of the computer at all times.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a task performed by the computer's BIOS?

A)performs power-on self test
B)manages random access memory
C)starts the operating system
D)enables communication with hardware devices

Question 9

An operating system allows the computer to execute I/O functions, enabling software applications to communicate with computer hardware.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT an I/O task performed by the operating system?

A)handles output to the monitor
B)executes program instructions
C)manages network communication
D)controls information storage and retrieval

Question 11

Which of the following was the first widely used multiuser, multitasking OS?

A)MS-DOS
B)Mac System Software 6
C)Unix
D)Windows 3.0

Question 12

Which of the following can be described as a client/server computing model that offers scalable Web-based applications and services over the Internet?

A)real-time computing
B)multiuser computing
C)cloud computing
D)ISP computing

Question 13

Which of the following is a job typically performed by the kernel?

A)managing CPU interactions
B)handling input from the keyboard
C)handling output to the monitor
D)enabling multimedia

Question 14

A separate device driver is typically present for each I/O device.

Question 15

Which of the following is low-level programming code capable of starting a full-fledged operating system?

A)Process
B)POST
C)BIOS
D)CMOS

Question 16

You are planning to buy a new server that will act as the server portion of a client/server application. A colleague of yours makes some suggestions for the server's OS. Which of the following suggestions are you least likely to adopt?

A)Windows 10
B)Linux
C)Windows Server 2012/R2
D)Windows Server 2016

Question 17

The core of an operating system that coordinates system functions is referred to as the CPU.

Question 18

Which of the following accurately describes preemptive multitasking?

A)The OS waits for an application to release control of the processor
B)The OS allocates resources to applications but remains in full control
C)The user controls which application uses the CPU and when
D)The CPU lets each application run for a fixed amount of time

Question 19

One function of the operating system's kernel is managing the use of the computer's RAM.

Question 20

If you need to change specific parameters controlling the way your computer boots, which of the following components would you configure?

A)CPU
B)API
C)BIOS
D)Kernel

Question 21

You want to design a small portable computer system with memory that can be updated, but that does not lose its contents when the device is turned off. What chip should be used?

A)CMOS
B)ROM
C)RAM
D)POST

Question 22

Describe the role of a resource manager.

Question 23

Describe the role of the BIOS on a computer.

Question 24

List and describe the three types of cloud models described by Microsoft.

Question 25

Which of the following does NOT require a device driver to be installed in the OS?

A)installing additional RAM
B)installing a DVD drive
C)installing a new monitor
D)installing a printer

Question 26

You have installed a new network adapter in a computer and rebooted the operating system. You go to check the settings of the network adapter, but you cannot find the device present in Windows. What is the most likely problem?

A)CMOS settings
B)kernel configuration
C)bad or missing device driver
D)user interface configuration

Question 27

A word processor is best described as which type of operating system element?

A)application programming interface
B)resource manager
C)application software
D)basic input/output system

Question 28

You are currently designing a cloud computing system that will host scalable Web-based applications accessible through a Web browser. This system will be available only to your company, but the resources will be made available through a third-party. What type of system should you use?

A)private cloud
B)hybrid cloud
C)public cloud
D)hosted private cloud

Question 29

What essential part of the operating system communicates with the BIOS, device drivers, resource managers, and APIs to coordinate operating system functions?

A)CMOS
B)Kernel
C)RAM
D)CPU

Question 30

Describe the difference between a mainframe computer and a PC-class computer.

Question 31

What type of programs specifically manage central processor and computer memory?

A)batch managers
B)application program interfaces
C)task-switching
D)resource managers

Question 32

Describe the difference between a time-sharing system and a real-time system.

Question 33

List four I/O tasks performed by an operating system.

Question 34

Describe the difference between a server operating system and a desktop operating system.

Question 35

List three jobs performed by the operating system kernel.

Question 36

Describe the differences between cooperative multitasking and preemptive multitasking.

Question 37

Which particular type of low-level code is responsible for starting an operating system on a computer?

A)CMOS
B)real-time system
C)basic input/output system
D)POST

Question 38

Which operating system, usually distributed for free, relies on open source software that is developed by volunteers and contains code in the public domain?

A)Windows Server 2012/R2
B)Linux
C)Windows 10
D)Mac OS X

Question 39

Describe the function of a device driver.

Question 40

Which type of operating system would be best when implementing a new computing system for an industrial plant that will require an accurate system to receive and process inputs, and calculate the expected outputs in a specified period?

A)real-time
B)time-sharing
C)multiuser
D)client/server