Deck 4: Operating Systems and File Management

Question 1

One of the reasons Microsoft Windows suffers from the reputation for being the most vulnerable to viruses, worms and other attacks is because of hackers with anti-establishment sentiments.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

In a GUI each graphical object represents a computer program.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

You should backup every file each time you do a backup.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

When creating a file, you must keep track of the size of the file manually.

Question 5

A sequence of events that occurs between the time that you turn on a computer and the time that it is ready for you to issue commands is referred to as the boot process.

Question 6

A file is deleted when you hit the Delete key.

Question 7

A file extension is always the same as a file format.

Question 8

When you use Windows, Mac OS, or a Linux graphical file manager, each subdirectory is depicted as a folder.

Question 9

One of the primary strengths of Windows is security.

Question 10

Often file management is represented by a tree metaphor.

Question 11

During the boot process, the operating system is totally loaded into the kernel.

Question 12

Today's Windows operating systems do not require the DOS kernel.

Question 13

During a typical computing session, your computer might run an average of 50 processes.

Question 14

The D drive must refer to a CD or DVD drive.

Question 15

Software specifically designed to do backups of your files also scans the files for viruses so you don't have to worry about it.

Question 16

To be certain a file can be opened by the recipient simply save it as an .exe and then anyone can open it.

Question 17

In a dual boot system, you must select which operating system to use.

Question 18

Some systems streamline the backup process by restoring a computer's operating system, device drivers, settings, and data in a single step - a process called bare restore.

Question 19

A General Purpose License or GPL allows anyone to make copies for their own use to give to others or to sell.

Question 20

A combo button allows you to select one item from several options.

Question 21

Symbian OS is a multitasking, multiprocessing operating system.

Question 22

DOS and Windows 3.1 limited file names to twelve characters.

Question 23

An example of a computer resource is ____.

A) a file
B) RAM
C) storage space
D) b and c

Question 24

Upward compatibility refers to the ability to work with products designed for prior-generation hardware or software.

Question 25

Tracks and sectors are numbered to provide addresses for each data storage bin.

Question 26

When formatting a disk, tracks are divided into sectors .

Question 27

Most personal computers are sold with preinstalled operating systems such as ____.

A) Microsoft Windows
B) Mac OS
C) all of the above
D) none of the above

Question 28

File synchronization is typically used to backup all data files.

Question 29

A program called ____ is an example of Windows software.

A) Windows XP
B) Microsoft Word for Windows
C) C++
D) iPhoto

Question 30

A desktop operating system is designed for a personal computer.

Question 31

When formatting a disk, the disk is divided into tracks .

Question 32

A file type is an optional file identifier that is separated from the main file name by a period.

Question 33

The section of data at the beginning of a file that contains information about a file is the file format .

Question 34

A restore point is a snapshot of your computer settings.

Question 35

A(n) operating-system disk is a removable storage medium containing the operating system files needed to boot your computer without accessing the hard disk.

Question 36

UNIX is rather unique because it is distributed along with its source code under the terms of a GPL (General Public License).

Question 37

The most obvious responsibility of your computer's operating system is to ____.

A) provide an environment for running software
B) allow device drivers to work
C) provide a graphic interface for your interactions with the computer
D) allow you to use your keyboard

Question 38

Activities associated with resource management include ____.

A) manage processor resources
B) manage memory
C) keep track of storage resources
D) all the above

Question 39

When selecting a backup device, your selection should depend upon the value of your data, your current equipment, and your budget .

Question 40

A window user interface provides a way to point and click a mouse to select menu options and manipulate graphical objects displayed on the screen.

Question 41

In the Mac OS, the resource ____ stores information about the data.

A) file
B) fork
C) segment
D) metadata

Question 42

Microsoft Windows is installed on more than ____ percent of the world's personal computers.

A) 80
B) 85
C) 90
D) 95

Question 43

____ provides process and memory management services that allow two or more tasks, jobs, or programs to run simultaneously.

A) Multitasking
B) Multithreading
C) Multiprocessing
D) Multicomputing

Question 44

In the figure above, Box B points to ____.

A) an icon
B) the Start menu
C) the taskbar
D) a window

Question 45

In the figure above, Box D points to ____.

A) an icon
B) the Start menu
C) the taskbar
D) a window

Question 46

In the figure above, Box A points to ____.

A) an icon
B) the Start menu
C) the taskbar
D) a window

Question 47

The strengths of Mac OS include ____.

A) its use of resource forks
B) the number of software applications that run on it
C) security
D) all the above

Question 48

In the figure above, Box C points to ____.

A) an icon
B) the Start menu
C) the taskbar
D) a window

Question 49

A ____ is an additional set of commands that the computer displays after you make a selection from the main menu.

A) submenu
B) dialog box
C) menu selection
D) all the above

Question 50

The strengths of Microsoft Windows include ____.

A) number of applications
B) variety of hardware platforms on which it runs
C) its ability to do handwriting recognition
D) all the above

Question 51

In the Mac OS, the data ____ contains data or the commands for a program.

A) file
B) fork
C) segment
D) identifier

Question 52

VMWare and Parallels Desktop software are examples of ____.

A) virtual machine software
B) dual boot software
C) applications software
D) operating systems

Question 53

Within a single program, ____ allows multiple parts to run simultaneously.

A) multitasking
B) multithreading
C) multiprocessing
D) multicomputing

Question 54

The first versions of Windows were referred to as operating environments because ____.

A) they required DOS to supply the operating system kernel
B) they were DOS with a GUI
C) DOS was not required by the operating system kernel
D) it was so new they really didn't know what to call it

Question 55

____ was developed by a Finnish student. It continues to gain popularity as an operating system for personal computers. It is distributed under the terms of a GPL.

A) INIX
B) UNIX
C) LINUX
D) LUNUX

Question 56

An operating system's ____ capability supports a division of labor among all the processing units.

A) multitasking
B) multithreading
C) multiprocessing
D) multicomputing

Question 57

Files maintained by the Macintosh operating system can have two parts called ____.

A) components
B) segments
C) forks
D) identifier and size

Question 58

A ____ displays the options associated with a command.

A) submenu
B) dialog box
C) menu selection
D) all the above

Question 59

The operating system that was developed in 1969 by AT&T's Bell Labs and gained a good reputation for its dependability is ____.

A) INIX
B) UNIX
C) LINUX
D) LUNIX

Question 60

Weakness(es) of Mac OS include ____.

A) limited applications
B) typically requires more tinkering
C) cryptic command-line user interface
D) all the above

Question 61

Current versions of Windows support file names up to ____ characters long.

A) 125
B) 200
C) 255
D) unlimited

Question 62

An optional file identifier that is separated from a main file name by a period is a ____.

A) file convention
B) file extension
C) file path
D) file folder

Question 63

In the figure above, Reggae is an example of a ____.

A) drive
B) primary folder
C) secondary folder
D) file name

Question 64

____ OS is a multitasking, multithreading operating system used on Ericsson and Nokia smart phones.

A) Palm
B) Windows Mobile
C) iPhone
D) Symbian

Question 65

An extension of .sys designates a ____ type of file.

A) configuration
B) support
C) sound
D) database

Question 66

The figure above is an example of a(n) ____ utility.

A) file management
B) explore
C) find file
D) file organization

Question 67

Files ending with .exe are ____ files.

A) executable
B) executive
C) exception
D) all the above

Question 68

The term ____ is a technical term for the region of memory that holds data waiting to be transferred from one device to another.

A) RAM
B) ROM
C) buffer
D) storage

Question 69

An extension of .ocx designates a ____ type of file.

A) configuration
B) support
C) sound
D) database

Question 70

File management capabilities available from application software include ____ files.

A) copying
B) renaming
C) deleting
D) all the above

Question 71

An extension of .wav designates a ____ type of file.

A) configuration
B) support
C) sound
D) database

Question 72

Using Microsoft Windows products, to select files and folders which are not listed consecutively, ____.

A) click on each file
B) click on each file while holding down the Ctrl key
C) click on each file while holding down the Shift key
D) you can't do it

Question 73

In the figure above, C: is an example of a(n) ____.

A) drive
B) folder
C) file name
D) extension

Question 74

One file storage metaphor that is based on a hierarchical diagram is sometimes referred to as a ____ structure.

A) visual
B) file
C) logical
D) tree

Question 75

The ____ OS is produced by ACCESS and currently used in PDAs and smart phones.

A) Palm
B) Windows Mobile
C) iPhone
D) Symbian

Question 76

The difference between the Save and the Save As command is that ____.

A) one is used when a new file without a name is open and one is used with an existing file
B) one is used with an existing file and one is used when you need a new name
C) one is used with an existing file and one is used when you want to save in a new location
D) all of the above

Question 77

In the figure above, mp3 is an example of a ____.

A) primary folder
B) secondary folder
C) file name
D) file extension

Question 78

In the figure above, Marley One Love is an example of a ____.

A) primary folder
B) secondary folder
C) file name
D) file extension

Question 79

File management utilities often use some sort of storage metaphor to help you visualize and mentally organize the files on your disks. The metaphors are called ____ storage models.

A) visual
B) file
C) logical
D) tree

Question 80

In the figure above, Music is an example of a ____.

A) drive
B) primary folder
C) secondary folder
D) file name