Question 1

A unique feature of ____ is that users can easily add enhancements to the operating system.
A) Windows
B) Mac
C) Mobi
D) Linux

Accepted Answer

Linux is an open-source operating system that allows users to customize and modify it according to their requirements. Users can add new features, remove unnecessary ones, and even create their own custom operating system from Linux. This is possible due to its open-source nature, which means that the source code is available to everyone to modify and enhance. Windows, Mac, and Mobi are not open-source operating systems, and users cannot easily add enhancements to them.

Question 2

Windows cleaners maintain the ____ for more effective system operation.
A) utilities
B) registry
C) synchronization manager
D) virtual memory

Accepted Answer

Windows cleaners maintain the registry, which is a database that stores settings and configurations for the operating system and installed programs. Cleaning the registry can improve system performance and prevent errors.

Question 3

Which of the following uses the New Technology File System (NTFS)for organizing and managing files?
A) Mac OS X
B) Linux
C) Windows 8
D) UNIX

Accepted Answer

NTFS is the default file system used by Windows operating systems, including Windows 8. Mac OS X uses the Hierarchical File System Plus (HFS+) and Linux uses different file systems such as ext4, while UNIX itself is not a specific operating system but rather a family of operating systems which may use different file systems.

Question 4

The ____ operating system provides the technological foundation of the Mac OS X.
A) Windows
B) Metro
C) UNIX
D) Linux

Accepted Answer

The Mac OS X uses a UNIX-based operating system as its foundation, allowing it to have the stability and security of UNIX while also supporting the Mac's user-friendly interface. Windows, Metro, and Linux are not the technological foundation of the Mac OS X.

Question 5

The Mac OS is known for having new versions named after ____.
A) sweets
B) cats
C) dogs
D) trees

Accepted Answer

Mac OS versions were famously named after big cats (like Lion, Leopard, and Snow Leopard) until OS X 10.9 Mavericks, when Apple switched to naming versions after California landmarks.

Question 6

A(n)____ operating system is required to perform a command within a certain time frame.
A) real-time
B) network
C) proprietary
D) open

Accepted Answer

Real-time operating systems are designed to handle tasks with specific time constraints and deadlines, making them the best choice for tasks that require a command to be performed within a certain time frame. Network, proprietary, and open operating systems do not necessarily have this capability.

Question 7

Performing a system ____ utility rearranges your files on disk in an orderly fashion,resulting in faster access.
A) defragmentation
B) diagnostic
C) security
D) file management

Accepted Answer

Defragmentation is the process of rearranging fragmented data on a hard drive, resulting in faster access to files and improved overall performance. This process is a type of system utility, and it helps to avoid time-consuming file searches and improve your computer's speed.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a feature found in the Linux operating system?
A) command-line interface
B) graphical user interface
C) desktop compatible
D) proprietary software

Accepted Answer

Linux is an open-source operating system, which means that all of the software used in Linux is free and openly available. Therefore, there is no concept of proprietary software in Linux.

Question 9

Linux is ____ software,which means users can manipulate the source code to customize their operating system to their needs.
A) concurrent
B) licensed
C) sourceware
D) open-source

Accepted Answer

Linux is open-source software, which means that the software is free to use, distribute, and modify, and users have access to the source code, allowing them to tailor the software to their needs.

Question 10

All of the following are network operating systems EXCEPT ____.
A) Linux
B) Solaris
C) Novell NetWare
D) Windows Me

Accepted Answer

Windows Me is not a network operating system. It is a desktop operating system. Linux, Solaris, and Novell NetWare are all network operating systems.

Question 11

Manipulating graphic images to perform a command has replaced the ____ user interface.
A) graphical
B) command-based
C) drag-and-drop
D) shortcut

Accepted Answer

Manipulating graphic images to perform a command is a characteristic of a command-based user interface, where users type commands to the computer to perform tasks. This has replaced the traditional command line interface in which users give commands by typing text.

Question 12

Typing the word DEL on a prompt line to remove unwanted files on your computer is an example of using a ____ user interface.
A) Metro
B) command-based
C) graphical
D) type-driven

Accepted Answer

Typing the command "DEL" on a prompt line is an example of using a command-based user interface, where users interact with the computer by typing commands into a command prompt.

Question 13

Through the use of ____,one physical server can run several server operating systems.
A) Windows 8
B) data sharing
C) telecommuting
D) virtual servers

Accepted Answer

Virtual servers, also known as virtual machines, allow multiple operating systems to run on a single physical server through the use of virtualization technology. This allows for greater flexibility and efficiency in managing server resources.

Question 14

Embedded operating systems are hardwired into a computer component,such as ROM or flash memory,to control a ____ computer.
A) laptop
B) server-based
C) special-purpose
D) mainframe

Accepted Answer

Embedded operating systems are mainly used to control special-purpose devices such as medical equipment, industrial controllers, and automotive systems, which do not require general-purpose computing capabilities. So, the best choice is C- special-purpose.

Question 15

An advantage of ____ software is its ability to run more than one operating system on a computer.
A) BIOS
B) IDE
C) API
D) virtual machine (VM)

Accepted Answer

A virtual machine software allows the user to run multiple operating systems on a computer simultaneously, making it easier to test and run software without the need for multiple physical machines.

Question 16

A cell phone's ____ operating system is not released to users and developers.
A) VM
B) proprietary
C) SDK
D) desktop

Accepted Answer

The term "proprietary" refers to something that is privately owned and controlled, and not publicly available. In the context of a cell phone operating system, a proprietary OS means that the code and development tools used to create the system are not released to the public or to third-party developers. This means that only the manufacturer has access to the underlying technology and can make changes to the system.

Question 17

____ operating systems are lightweight operating systems designed for mobile devices such as smart phones and tablets.
A) Mobile
B) GPS
C) Virtualization
D) VM

Accepted Answer

Mobile operating systems are specifically designed for mobile devices like smartphones and tablets. GPS (Global Positioning System) is not an operating system, but rather a location technology that is often integrated into mobile operating systems. Virtualization and VM (Virtual Machine) are concepts related to computer hardware and software, but not specific to mobile operating systems.

Question 18

An industrial operating system works with a large computer system requiring a(n)____.
A) server
B) GUI
C) SDK
D) IDE

Accepted Answer

An industrial operating system typically works with a large computer system that requires a central server to manage network connectivity, data storage, and communication between multiple client devices. A GUI (Graphical User Interface) may or may not be present, but it is not a requirement for the industrial operating system to function. An SDK (Software Development Kit) and IDE (Integrated Development Environment) are tools used by software developers to create applications that run on the operating system, but they are not necessary for the system itself to operate.

Quiz 15: System Software

A unique feature of ____ is that users can easily add enhancements to the operating system.

Windows cleaners maintain the ____ for more effective system operation.

Which of the following uses the New Technology File System (NTFS) for organizing and managing files?

The ____ operating system provides the technological foundation of the Mac OS X.

The Mac OS is known for having new versions named after ____.

A(n) ____ operating system is required to perform a command within a certain time frame.

Performing a system ____ utility rearranges your files on disk in an orderly fashion,resulting in faster access.

Which of the following is NOT a feature found in the Linux operating system?

Linux is ____ software,which means users can manipulate the source code to customize their operating system to their needs.

All of the following are network operating systems EXCEPT ____.

Manipulating graphic images to perform a command has replaced the ____ user interface.

Typing the word DEL on a prompt line to remove unwanted files on your computer is an example of using a ____ user interface.

Through the use of ____,one physical server can run several server operating systems.

Embedded operating systems are hardwired into a computer component,such as ROM or flash memory,to control a ____ computer.

An advantage of ____ software is its ability to run more than one operating system on a computer.

A cell phone's ____ operating system is not released to users and developers.

____ operating systems are lightweight operating systems designed for mobile devices such as smart phones and tablets.

An industrial operating system works with a large computer system requiring a(n) ____.