Question 1

A complete operating system that works on a desktop computer, notebook computer, or mobile computing device is a ____________operating system.

a. standalone

b. network

Question 2

An operating system that allows a single user to work on two or more programs at the same time is what type of OS?

a. Single-user/single-tasking

b. Single-user/multitasking

c. Multiuser

d. Multiprocessing

Question 3

A single machine (server) that allows multiple users to access that machine simultaneously must have what type of OS installed?

a. Single-user/single-tasking

b. Single-user/multitasking

c. Multiuser

d. Multiprocessing

Question 4

True or false? The only system utilities available are those bundled with the OS.

Question 5

True or false? All operating systems are bundled with the same list of system utilities.

Question 6

Which of the following is not considered a utility program?

a. A file manager

b. A device driver

c. A defragmenter

d. An operating system

Question 7

Fill in the blanks by selecting one option from each menu.

You currently have an older PC with Windows Vista installed. Which of the following statements are true if you decide to upgrade to Windows 10? Select Yes or No for each option.

I will not have to upgrade any of the current hardware on my PC.

--YesNo

The upgrade may not be free.

--YesNo

All recent Microsoft GUIs are similar in look and feel that there may be a very limited learning curve to become familiar with Windows 10.

--YesNo

Question 8

Which is the OS that can be obtained for free or at a much lower price than other major operating systems?

a. Linux

b. Microsoft's Windows 8

c. Apple's OS X

Question 9

If you intend to use your cell phone only for phone calls and for texting, what would you consider the most significant factor to consider in purchasing a smartphone?

The model of smartphone must be supported by your preferred service provider. The OS is not important.

The model of smartphone must have an OS that supports an extensive apps package and software.

The OS on the smartphone must support optimal storage, fast processor speed, and a large number of megapixels in the camera.

Question 10

The term used for a device that combines the screen size (5- to 6.9-inch) and functions of a tablet with several features of a phone is --

Symbian

Android

phablet

smartphone.

Question 11

Fill in the blanks by selecting one option from each menu.

Which of the following are considered jobs that an operating system must perform? Select Yes or No for each option.

Direct management of the browsers and email programs employed by the user

--YesNo

Management of memory and storage

--YesNo

Control of the user interface between the user and the machine

--YesNo

Management of a users calendar of events and tasks

--YesNo

Question 12

Which of the following is not considered a job that an operating system must perform?

Managing the memory and storage requirements for processing

Managing a library of functions and routines used by applications

Processing raw data and instructions into information

Starting the GUI

Question 13

Manufacturers of peripheral hardware devices include special software utilities to help the operating system send commands to the hardware devices. This software is referred to as

a.managers

b. drivers

c. compressors

d. directories.

Question 14

What type of program allows a user to copy or back up selected files or an entire hard disk to another storage medium?

System utility

Application

Firmware

Operating system

Question 15

An operating system is considered to be --

system software

memoryapplication

softwarecomputer

hardware.

Question 16

What is the most significant issue that needs to be addressed when ensuring the proper functioning of a computer?

Evaluating cost versus application packages that support the users needs

Compatibility among the hardware, OS, and application software

Determining the best fit of hardware, OS, and software for the user

Question 17

Which of the following reasons may be given for Microsofts Windows OS being the most widely used?

Windows is easier to use than any of the other operating systems.

More applications are written for Windows-based platforms than for other platforms.

Windows costs less than all of its rivals.

All other operating systems are written for only one hardware system.

Question 18

Which OS has the largest library of applications compatible across many different computing platforms?

Linux

Apple's OS X

Microsoft's Windows

Question 19

Which major OS has more reported security breaches?

Google's Android

Microsoft's Windows 7

Apple's OS X