Deck 8: Operating Systems

Question 1

____ perform jobs such as recognizing input from the keyboard, and keeping track of files.

A) Operating systems
B) Drivers
C) Application software programs
D) System administrators

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Windows Embedded CE is designed for devices such as digital cameras, security robots, and gaming devices.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

The Macintosh operating system is called Mac OS X.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a version of Microsoft Windows?

A) XP
B) 7
C) Vista
D) Linux

Question 5

The number of applications available for the Linux operating system is similar to the Mac OS.

Question 6

The graphical user interface was invented by Macintosh.

Question 7

The IBM AIX operating system is based on Linux .

Question 8

Each operating systems provides ways to communicate and exchange information with other operating systems.

Question 9

Embedded operating systems are generally less capable than desktop operating systems.

Question 10

To save a file in .txt or .rtf format, use the Save command.

Question 11

Documents saved as .rtf files do not retain complicated formatting.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT true about operating systems?

A) An operating system manages resources for applications.
B) Your computer system can use the same hardware and settings different from another computer, but still reliably run the same applications.
C) The UNIX operating system calls file containers folders.
D) The operating system is responsible for preparing the desktop and managing visual and audio effects.

Question 13

Older Windows computers contain a processor manufactured by Motorola.

Question 14

The UNIX operating system is frequently used by scientists and programmers.

Question 15

An operating system is application software that enables the computer hardware to communicate and operate with the system software.

Question 16

The file system also identifies sections of a disk that are not being used.

Question 17

The most widely used version of Microsoft Windows is ____.

A) 2001
B) XP
C) 7
D) Vista

Question 18

If you use an Internet service provider to connect to the Internet, you are probably connecting to a(n) UNIX system.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT true about UNIX?

A) It is considered a multitasking, portable operating system.
B) UNIX can only run on specific hardware platforms.
C) Some versions of UNIX have a command-line interface.
D) IBM's AIX is a variant of UNIX.

Question 20

The IEEE created a code of ethics.

Question 21

The ____________________ OS is also called the Garnet OS.

Question 22

Marni is having trouble with her Macintosh computer that affects her operating system. Marni is trying to run a copy of Quicken for Windows, resulting in a(n) ____ issue.

A) incompatibility
B) corruption
C) crash
D) boot

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a term used for operating systems for portable devices?

A) Embedded
B) Handheld
C) Mini
D) Mobile

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT true about the operating system shown in the accompanying figure?

A) It was developed by IBM.
B) It is an open-source program.
C) It has a reputation of being stable and rarely crashing.
D) One user interface for this system is called GNOME.

Question 25

The Windows operating system is designed to work with a(n) ____________________ processor or clone.

Question 26

Rich Text ____ files are usually readable by word-processing programs on different operating systems.

A) File
B) Format
C) Field
D) Flexible

Question 27

When Windows does not boot properly, sometimes a message indicates you are in ____ mode.

A) secure
B) restricted
C) safe
D) administrative

Question 28

The operating system on most small devices and smart phones resides on a(n) ____________________ chip.

Question 29

____________________ is the branch of philosophy concerned with evaluating human action, and developing a system or code of morals of a particular religion, group, or profession.

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT true about administrative rights?

A) The administrator can grant them to other users.
B) Even without administrative rights, the typical user can install or delete software.
C) To have administrative rights, you must know the administrative password.
D) Without administrative rights, you cannot change network settings.

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT true about sharing files on different operating systems?

A) Emulation cards are added to the hard drive.
B) Software emulation programs are available.
C) Some file types are readable on different operating systems.
D) All of the above are true.

Question 32

____ is an open-source operating system for mobile devices.

A) Android
B) Blackberry
C) Palm OS
D) Symbian OS

Question 33

The ____ operating system runs on handheld devices supplied by RIM.

A) Palm OS
B) Symbian OS
C) Android
D) Blackberry

Question 34

Marni is having trouble with her Macintosh computer that affects her operating system. Marni learns that which of the following is NOT true about operating system problems?

A) Safe mode provides functionality so you or an expert use can do diagnostic testing.
B) Microsoft has online tutorials that address Windows 7 performance and maintenance issues.
C) Files can become corrupt as the result of a power failure.
D) All of the above are true.

Question 35

Derek is an expert in computer ethics. Derek knows ____-hat hackers breach computer security because they want to gain a deeper understanding of computers and networks.

A) black
B) white
C) blue
D) red

Question 36

The accompanying figure shows an example of the ____ operating system.

A) AIX
B) OS X
C) UNIX
D) Linux

Question 37

A(n) ____________________ is a program that the operating system uses to communicate with various hardware devices.

Question 38

A typical system administrator has a variety of duties, including all of the following, EXCEPT: ____.

A) Creating or deleting user accounts
B) Changing account names
C) Establishing security access levels
D) All of the above are true

Question 39

Derek is an expert in computer ethics. Derek knows that all of the following are true, EXCEPT: ____.

A) Privacy, copyright, and theft are some ethical issues
B) The ACM has one of the most definitive codes of ethics and professional conduct
C) Ethical judgments are very different in the field of computing than they are in any other area
D) All of the above are true

Question 40

Which of the following is NOT true about identifying user rights?

A) The tasks you are allowed to perform are defined by user rights.
B) The security administrator sets the rights to protect the computer's security.
C) An administrator account is a local account or local security group.
D) The administrator account provides unrestricted access to make system-wide changes.

Question 41

What is the definition of a PC support specialist? What are some methods they use to provide support? List three skills you need to have in order to be a PC support specialist? What training is recommended?