Question 1

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is virtual memory?

Accepted Answer

A)  data stored in the cloud 
B)  where instructions are stored while waiting for a device to become idle 
C)  a portion of the hard disk designated to function as additional RAM 
D)  data that is not stored when the computer is turned off 
A)  data stored in the cloud 
B)  where instructions are stored while waiting for a device to become idle 
C)  a portion of the hard disk designated to function as additional RAM 
D)  data that is not stored when the computer is turned off

Question 2

A Disk ____________________ is a utility that reorganizes the files and unused space on a computer's hard disk so the operating system accesses data more quickly and programs run faster.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A Disk ____________________ is a utility that...

Question 3

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What program is used to start and shut down a computer or mobile device, provide a user interface, manage programs and memory, and provide file management, among other functions?

Accepted Answer

A)  an operating system 
B)  a file utility 
C)  application software 
D)  a system utility 
A)  an operating system 
B)  a file utility 
C)  application software 
D)  a system utility

Question 4

Like other operating systems, Linux is proprietary software.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What is the term for the process of swapping items between memory and storage?

Accepted Answer

A)  paging 
B)  reading 
C)  writing 
D)  spacing 
A)  paging 
B)  reading 
C)  writing 
D)  spacing

Question 6

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You have a hardware problem and want to detect and check connected hardware devices. Which of the following are you most likely recommended to use?

Accepted Answer

A)  cold boot 
B)  warm boot 
C)  new boot 
D)  soft boot 
A)  cold boot 
B)  warm boot 
C)  new boot 
D)  soft boot

Question 7

How do single tasking and multitasking operating systems differ?

Accepted Answer

The answer of How do single tasking and multitasking operating...

Question 8

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is NOT a name of an Android release?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gingerbread 
B)  Ice Cream Sandwich 
C)  Blackberry 
D)  Key Lime Pie 
A)  Gingerbread 
B)  Ice Cream Sandwich 
C)  Blackberry 
D)  Key Lime Pie

Question 9

An operating system cannot run from an external drive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is the process of starting or restarting a computer or mobile device?

Accepted Answer

A)  launching 
B)  loading 
C)  booting 
D)  keying 
A)  launching 
B)  loading 
C)  booting 
D)  keying

Question 11

Some parts of the operating system are resident; that is, these instructions remain on the hard disk until they are needed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following kinds of operating systems allow only one user to run one program or app at a time?

Accepted Answer

A)  single user/single throttle 
B)  single user/single function 
C)  single user/single indexing 
D)  single user/single tasking 
A)  single user/single throttle 
B)  single user/single function 
C)  single user/single indexing 
D)  single user/single tasking

Question 13

Which of the following is least likely to happen if problems are identified during startup?

Accepted Answer

A)  The computer or device may beep. 
B)  Error messages may display. 
C)  The computer or device may cease operating. 
D)  The computer or device may restore itself to its default settings. 
A)  The computer or device may beep. 
B)  Error messages may display. 
C)  The computer or device may cease operating. 
D)  The computer or device may restore itself to its default settings.

Question 14

In the Mac OS GUI, the status bar contains icons used to run applications, display minimized windows, and access documents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Networks, servers, mainframes, and supercomputers allow hundreds to thousands of users to connect at the same time, and thus their operating systems are referred to as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  single user 
B)  single processing 
C)  multiuser 
D)  multiprocessing 
A)  single user 
B)  single processing 
C)  multiuser 
D)  multiprocessing

Question 16

Regardless of the size of the computer, most operating systems provide similar functions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following has as its purpose the optimization of the use of random access memory (RAM)?

Accepted Answer

A)  RAM performance 
B)  memory management 
C)  RAM throttling 
D)  random integration 
A)  RAM performance 
B)  memory management 
C)  RAM throttling 
D)  random integration

Question 18

Errors in a program are known as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Errors in a program are known as...

Question 19

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What does the hibernate mode option do?

Accepted Answer

A)  saves any open documents and programs to RAM, turns off all unneeded functions, and then places the computer or device in a low-power state 
B)  shuts down the operating system so it cannot be accessed without a password 
C)  starts the screen saver and keeps programs and files open and ready to be accessed with the touch of a button 
D)  saves any open documents and programs to a hard drive before removing power from the computer or device 
A)  saves any open documents and programs to RAM, turns off all unneeded functions, and then places the computer or device in a low-power state 
B)  shuts down the operating system so it cannot be accessed without a password 
C)  starts the screen saver and keeps programs and files open and ready to be accessed with the touch of a button 
D)  saves any open documents and programs to a hard drive before removing power from the computer or device

Question 20

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements is not true about device drivers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Devices on a computer can share drivers. 
B)  A driver is a small program that tells the operating system how to communicate with a specific device. 
C)  When you start a computer, the operating system loads a device's driver. 
D)  Plug and play means the operating system loads the necessary drivers when you install a new device. 
A)  Devices on a computer can share drivers. 
B)  A driver is a small program that tells the operating system how to communicate with a specific device. 
C)  When you start a computer, the operating system loads a device's driver. 
D)  Plug and play means the operating system loads the necessary drivers when you install a new device.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is virtual memory?

A Disk ____________________ is a utility that reorganizes the files and unused space on a computer's hard disk so the operating system accesses data more quickly and programs run faster.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What program is used to start and shut down a computer or mobile device, provide a user interface, manage programs and memory, and provide file management, among other functions?

Like other operating systems, Linux is proprietary software.

What is the term for the process of swapping items between memory and storage?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You have a hardware problem and want to detect and check connected hardware devices. Which of the following are you most likely recommended to use?

How do single tasking and multitasking operating systems differ?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is NOT a name of an Android release?

An operating system cannot run from an external drive.

Which of the following is the process of starting or restarting a computer or mobile device?

Some parts of the operating system are resident; that is, these instructions remain on the hard disk until they are needed.

Which of the following kinds of operating systems allow only one user to run one program or app at a time?

Which of the following is least likely to happen if problems are identified during startup?

In the Mac OS GUI, the status bar contains icons used to run applications, display minimized windows, and access documents.

Networks, servers, mainframes, and supercomputers allow hundreds to thousands of users to connect at the same time, and thus their operating systems are referred to as which of the following?

Regardless of the size of the computer, most operating systems provide similar functions.

Which of the following has as its purpose the optimization of the use of random access memory (RAM)?

Errors in a program are known as ____________________.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What does the hibernate mode option do?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements is not true about device drivers?

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Exam 9: Operating Systems: Managing, Coordinating, and Monitoring Resources

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is virtual memory?

A Disk ____________________ is a utility that reorganizes the files and unused space on a computer's hard disk so the operating system accesses data more quickly and programs run faster.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What program is used to start and shut down a computer or mobile device, provide a user interface, manage programs and memory, and provide file management, among other functions?

Like other operating systems, Linux is proprietary software.

What is the term for the process of swapping items between memory and storage?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You have a hardware problem and want to detect and check connected hardware devices. Which of the following are you most likely recommended to use?

How do single tasking and multitasking operating systems differ?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is NOT a name of an Android release?

An operating system cannot run from an external drive.

Which of the following is the process of starting or restarting a computer or mobile device?

Some parts of the operating system are resident; that is, these instructions remain on the hard disk until they are needed.

Which of the following kinds of operating systems allow only one user to run one program or app at a time?

Which of the following is least likely to happen if problems are identified during startup?

In the Mac OS GUI, the status bar contains icons used to run applications, display minimized windows, and access documents.

Networks, servers, mainframes, and supercomputers allow hundreds to thousands of users to connect at the same time, and thus their operating systems are referred to as which of the following?

Regardless of the size of the computer, most operating systems provide similar functions.

Which of the following has as its purpose the optimization of the use of random access memory (RAM)?

Errors in a program are known as ____________________.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What does the hibernate mode option do?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements is not true about device drivers?

Digital Literacy: Introducing a World of Technology

The Internet: Accessing, Searching, Sharing, and Communicating

Computers and Mobile Devices: Evaluating the Possibilities

Programs and Apps: Using Software at Work, School, and Home

Digital Safety and Security: Identifying Threats, Issues, and Defenses

Inside Computers and Mobile Devices: Exploring the Components

Input and Output: Examining Popular Devices

Digital Storage: Preserving on Media and on the Cloud

Communications and Networks: Sending and Receiving Digital Content

Information and Data Management: Organizing, Verifying, Maintaining, and Accessing

Information Systems and Program Development: Designing and Building Solutions

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