Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT To prevent unauthorized users from reading data as it travels over a network, what process should the administrator specify?

Accepted Answer

A)  encryption 
B)  decoding 
C)  scrambling 
D)  authorization 
A)  encryption 
B)  decoding 
C)  scrambling 
D)  authorization

Question 3

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is least likely to be a capability of the new server operating system your firm has developed?

Accepted Answer

A)  handling high numbers of transactions 
B)  supporting large-scale messaging 
C)  providing touch screen technology 
D)  offering backup capabilities 
A)  handling high numbers of transactions 
B)  supporting large-scale messaging 
C)  providing touch screen technology 
D)  offering backup capabilities

Question 4

Some ____________________ systems include an email program and browser.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some ____________________ systems include an email program...

Question 5

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements is not true about operating systems designed to work with a server on a network?

Accepted Answer

A)  A multiuser operating system organizes and coordinates how multiple users access and share resources on a network. 
B)  Some operating systems have network features built into them. 
C)  The network administrator uses the operating system on the network to configure the network. 
D)  Client computers cannot function unless they are connected to the network because they cannot access an operating system. 
A)  A multiuser operating system organizes and coordinates how multiple users access and share resources on a network. 
B)  Some operating systems have network features built into them. 
C)  The network administrator uses the operating system on the network to configure the network. 
D)  Client computers cannot function unless they are connected to the network because they cannot access an operating system.

Question 6

When you purchase a new computer, you can opt to establish an administrator account.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You are using a technology to enable two devices to share contacts when they touch. What is the name for this technology?

Accepted Answer

A)  NLC 
B)  NFC 
C)  AFD 
D)  DDF 
A)  NLC 
B)  NFC 
C)  AFD 
D)  DDF

Question 8

Users without an Internet connection cannot get updates to their software.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Some desktop operating systems include ____________________ capabilities, allowing the home and small business user to set up a small network.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some desktop operating systems include ____________________ capabilities,...

Question 10

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What type of operating system allows two or more programs or apps to reside in memory at the same time?

Accepted Answer

A)  multitasking 
B)  multiuser 
C)  preemptive multitasking 
D)  multiprocessing 
A)  multitasking 
B)  multiuser 
C)  preemptive multitasking 
D)  multiprocessing

Question 11

When using the interface shown in the accompanying figure, the set of instructions entered into a computer is called which of the following languages?

Accepted Answer

A)  window 
B)  command 
C)  instructional 
D)  prompt 
A)  window 
B)  command 
C)  instructional 
D)  prompt

Question 12

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 13

Linux is a kind of software whose code is provided for use, modification, and redistribution. What kind of software is this?

Accepted Answer

A)  open source 
B)  client\server 
C)  upgradable 
D)  multitasking 
A)  open source 
B)  client\server 
C)  upgradable 
D)  multitasking

Question 14

When a computer is running multiple programs concurrently, the one in the background is the active program; that is, the one currently in use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The operating system that a computer uses sometimes is called which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  base 
B)  platform 
C)  index 
D)  boot system 
A)  base 
B)  platform 
C)  index 
D)  boot system

Question 16

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You want to purchase a server operating system for your small business. Which of the following is NOT an example of an operating system you can purchase?

Accepted Answer

A)  Apple iOS 
B)  Linux 
C)  UNIX 
D)  Windows Server 
A)  Apple iOS 
B)  Linux 
C)  UNIX 
D)  Windows Server

Question 17

Some operating-system connections to the Internet are configured automatically as soon as you connect to the Internet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The operating system on mobile devices and many consumer electronics is called a(n)____________________ operating system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The operating system on mobile devices and...

Question 19

Because virtual memory is faster than RAM, users may notice the computer speeding up while it uses virtual memory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements is not true about user interfaces?

Accepted Answer

A)  A user interface controls how you enter data and instructions. 
B)  A user interface instructs the computer how to display information on the screen. 
C)  Most computers today use a command-line interface. 
D)  GUI operating systems use menus and visual images such as buttons. 
A)  A user interface controls how you enter data and instructions. 
B)  A user interface instructs the computer how to display information on the screen. 
C)  Most computers today use a command-line interface. 
D)  GUI operating systems use menus and visual images such as buttons.

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

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT To prevent unauthorized users from reading data as it travels over a network, what process should the administrator specify?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is least likely to be a capability of the new server operating system your firm has developed?

Some ____________________ systems include an email program and browser.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements is not true about operating systems designed to work with a server on a network?

When you purchase a new computer, you can opt to establish an administrator account.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You are using a technology to enable two devices to share contacts when they touch. What is the name for this technology?

Users without an Internet connection cannot get updates to their software.

Some desktop operating systems include ____________________ capabilities, allowing the home and small business user to set up a small network.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What type of operating system allows two or more programs or apps to reside in memory at the same time?

When using the interface shown in the accompanying figure, the set of instructions entered into a computer is called which of the following languages?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What does the hibernate mode option do?

Linux is a kind of software whose code is provided for use, modification, and redistribution. What kind of software is this?

When a computer is running multiple programs concurrently, the one in the background is the active program; that is, the one currently in use.

The operating system that a computer uses sometimes is called which of the following?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You want to purchase a server operating system for your small business. Which of the following is NOT an example of an operating system you can purchase?

Some operating-system connections to the Internet are configured automatically as soon as you connect to the Internet.

The operating system on mobile devices and many consumer electronics is called a(n)____________________ operating system.

Because virtual memory is faster than RAM, users may notice the computer speeding up while it uses virtual memory.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements is not true about user interfaces?

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Exam 9: Operating Systems

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

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT To prevent unauthorized users from reading data as it travels over a network, what process should the administrator specify?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is least likely to be a capability of the new server operating system your firm has developed?

Some ____________________ systems include an email program and browser.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements is not true about operating systems designed to work with a server on a network?

When you purchase a new computer, you can opt to establish an administrator account.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You are using a technology to enable two devices to share contacts when they touch. What is the name for this technology?

Users without an Internet connection cannot get updates to their software.

Some desktop operating systems include ____________________ capabilities, allowing the home and small business user to set up a small network.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What type of operating system allows two or more programs or apps to reside in memory at the same time?

When using the interface shown in the accompanying figure, the set of instructions entered into a computer is called which of the following languages?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What does the hibernate mode option do?

Linux is a kind of software whose code is provided for use, modification, and redistribution. What kind of software is this?

When a computer is running multiple programs concurrently, the one in the background is the active program; that is, the one currently in use.

The operating system that a computer uses sometimes is called which of the following?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You want to purchase a server operating system for your small business. Which of the following is NOT an example of an operating system you can purchase?

Some operating-system connections to the Internet are configured automatically as soon as you connect to the Internet.

The operating system on mobile devices and many consumer electronics is called a(n)____________________ operating system.

Because virtual memory is faster than RAM, users may notice the computer speeding up while it uses virtual memory.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements is not true about user interfaces?

Introducing Today S Technologies

Connecting and Communicating Online

Computers and Mobile Devices

Programs and Apps

Digital Security Ethics and Privacy

Computing Components

Input and Output

Digital Storage

Communicating Digital Content

Building Solutions

Working in the Enterprise

Focus on Web Development

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