Question 1

What are the types of multitasking? Briefly describe each and indicate which one is more appropriate for NOSs (and why).

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Question 2

The ____ is a server-based service that resolves NetBIOS names into IP addresses.

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WINS (Windows Internet Name Service) is a server-based service in Windows networks that resolves NetBIOS computer names into IP addresses. It is used to enable communication between computers that cannot access a DNS server. Active Directory is a Microsoft directory service that provides authentication and authorization services in a domain-based network. NetBEUI (NetBIOS Extended User Interface) is a protocol used for communication between computers in a Windows network but is not often used nowadays. DNS (Domain Name System) is a protocol used for resolving domain names into IP addresses on the internet.

Question 3

The print ____ is a storage location, usually on the print server's hard drive, that accepts print jobs from network clients and stores the print job until the printer is available to print it.

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A print queue is a software holding area where a print job can wait while the printer completes a prior task. The print queue is usually stored on the print server's hard drive and accepts print jobs from network clients, storing them until the printer is available to print them.

Question 4

Advanced file systems, such as New Technology File System (NTFS, used in Windows NT/2000/XP/2003/Vista)and ____ (used in Linux)provide folder- and file-level security as well as some fault-tolerant features.

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The ext3 file system used in Linux provides folder- and file-level security as well as some fault-tolerant features, making it an advanced file system. MHS, FAT32, and LILO are not advanced file systems and do not provide the same level of security and fault tolerance as NTFS and ext3.

Question 5

The primary install utility of Novel NetWare 6.5 is ____.

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INSTALL.NLM is the primary install utility for Novell NetWare 6.5.

Question 6

Installation of a network service in Linux usually involves editing one or more configuration files and/or installing a new ____ containing the service.

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Installing a network service in Linux typically involves installing a package containing the service, which may involve editing configuration files. Snap-ins and plug-ins are more commonly used in Windows environments, and MMC (Microsoft Management Console) is a tool used to manage Windows systems.

Question 7

NetWare servers require that you decide whether to install the server into an existing ____________________ tree or create a new tree.

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Question 8

Some fault-tolerant features of a file system include backup copies of the file allocation table (FAT)and ____, in which file transactions are kept in a log so that incomplete or corrupt transactions can be undone if needed.

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The feature being described is journaling, where the file system keeps a log of all file transactions. This allows for incomplete or corrupt transactions to be undone and provides an additional layer of fault tolerance. Backup copies of the FAT are also a fault-tolerant feature, but they do not provide the same level of protection against incomplete or corrupt transactions. Partitioning and sharing are not fault-tolerant features of a file system.

Question 9

Windows and Linux (running Samba)operating systems and most other modern NOSs recognize ______________________________ (UNC)paths, a standard method for specifying network resources.

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Question 10

Microsoft publishes the Windows ____________________ for Windows 2000 and later, which lists the hardware tested as compatible with Windows.

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Question 11

Although most NOSs include fault-tolerant disk configuration, computers designed as servers often come equipped with disk controllers called _____________________________________________ controllers that provide fault tolerance in hardware.

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Question 12

A(n)____________________ is a predetermined method of creating names for use on a network or standalone computer.

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Question 13

E-mail clients use the ____ protocol to download incoming messages from an e-mail server to their local desktops.

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POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3) is the protocol used by e-mail clients to download messages from the e-mail server to the local desktop. SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is used to send outgoing messages from the client to the server, while IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) is used for more advanced features like sync between multiple devices and server-side filtering. X.400 is an older messaging protocol that is not commonly used anymore.

Question 14

Network ____________________, the basic resources on all networks, are the foundation of network applications.

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Question 15

What is a NOS?

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Question 16

____ is the current standard protocol for sending Internet and other TCP/IP-based e-mail.

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SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is the current standard protocol for sending Internet and other TCP/IP-based e-mails. POP3 and IMAP are protocols used for retrieving emails from a mail server. X.400 is an older messaging protocol that is not widely used anymore.

Question 17

Windows XP/2003/Vista enables you to manage printers via your Web browser by using ____.

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Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) is the protocol used to manage printers via a web browser in Windows XP/2003/Vista. The other options listed (CUPS, LPR, LPT) are either not supported in these Windows versions or are not used for web-based printer management.

Question 18

A ____ is the method by which an OS stores, organizes, and manages access to files on a mass storage device, such as a hard drive.

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A file system is the method by which an OS stores, organizes, and manages access to files on a mass storage device, such as a hard drive. The other options, such as a directory tree, partition, and share, are all components or features that are part of a file system.

Question 19

Sharing files and folders in Linux is usually done by using NFS or ____.

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NFS is primarily used in Linux environments and may not be compatible with other operating systems. eDirectory and Active Directory are both directory services, but do not offer file sharing capabilities. NIS is a legacy solution and is not recommended for use in modern environments. Therefore, Samba is the best choice for sharing files and folders in Linux, as it allows for file sharing with Windows operating systems as well.

Question 20

The IP-based ____________________ (DNS)makes it possible to translate symbolic domain names, such as microsoft.com , into numeric IP addresses, such as 207.46.131.30.

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Quiz 8: Simple Network Operations