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.

Accepted Answer

Hackers with anti-establishment sentiments often target Windows due to its widespread use and associations with large corporations and governments. This has contributed to Windows being perceived as more vulnerable to attacks compared to other operating systems.

Question 2

In a GUI each graphical object represents a computer program.

Accepted Answer

Each graphical object in a GUI (Graphical User Interface) represents a visual element such as a button, text field or checkbox, but not necessarily a computer program. The graphical objects could be components of a computer program's user interface, but they do not represent the entire program itself.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

If you only backup files that have been modified since the last backup, you can save time and storage space. This is called an incremental backup.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The operating system tracks the size of the file and updates it automatically as data is added or deleted from the file.

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.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true.

Question 6

A file is deleted when you hit the Delete key.

Accepted Answer

Hitting the Delete key only sends the file to the Recycle Bin or Trash folder, where it can still be recovered if necessary. The file is permanently deleted only when it is emptied from the Recycle Bin or Trash.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A file extension is a suffix added at the end of a filename to indicate the format of the file. However, multiple file extensions can refer to the same file format, and different file formats can have the same extension, resulting in potential confusion.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

It is true that when using a graphical file manager on Windows, Mac OS, or Linux, subdirectories are depicted as folders.

Question 9

One of the primary strengths of Windows is security.

Accepted Answer

While Microsoft has made improvements to security in recent years, Windows has historically been plagued by security vulnerabilities and remains a popular target for malware and hackers.

Question 10

Often file management is represented by a tree metaphor.

Accepted Answer

File management is commonly represented by a tree structure, where folders or directories are like branches and files are like leaves.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

During the boot process, the operating system is loaded into memory but not necessarily into the kernel. The kernel is the core part of the operating system that manages system resources and provides services to other programs. The operating system can use other components besides the kernel during the boot process, such as device drivers and system libraries.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

This is because modern versions of Windows have their own kernel, which differs from the one used in DOS.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Modern operating systems and applications use multiple processes to handle various tasks, so it is not uncommon for a computer to run dozens of processes simultaneously during normal use.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

The D drive can refer to any secondary storage device, including a hard drive or a USB drive, and is not limited to CD or DVD drives.

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.

Accepted Answer

While some backup software may have virus scanning capabilities, not all do. It is still important to have antivirus software installed and regularly updated on your computer.

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.

Accepted Answer

Saving a file as .exe can actually be dangerous as it can contain viruses or malware. It is important to use the correct file extension for the file type being saved, and to only send files to trusted recipients.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

In a dual boot system, the user must select which operating system to use at boot time.

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.

Accepted Answer

The correct term for the process of restoring a computer's operating system, device drivers, settings, and data in a single step is "bare metal restore," not "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.

Accepted Answer

GPL (General Public License) explicitly allows the copy, distribution, and modification of software, including commercial use.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 4: Operating Systems and File Management