Question 1

When creating a file, you must adhere to specific rules which are called file-naming ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When creating a file, you must adhere...

Question 2

A(n) ____ backup makes a copy of only those files that were added or changed since your last backup.

Accepted Answer

A)  incremental 
B)  differential 
C)  partial 
D)  incomplete

Question 3

A file is deleted when you hit the Delete key.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A sequence of events that occurs between the time that you turn on a computer and the time that it is ready for you to issue commands is referred to as the boot process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A device used for backup whose capacity is limited based on space allocated to each user, and is fast and convenient is a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  external hard disk 
B)  removable hard disk 
C)  network server 
D)  tape

Question 6

Files are managed differently by the Macintosh operating system. Describe how file management takes place in the Mac.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Files are managed differently by the Macintosh...

Question 7

In the figure above, Reggae is an example of a ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  drive 
B)  primary folder 
C)  secondary folder 
D)  file name

Question 8

During the boot process, the operating system is totally loaded into the kernel.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 4-3 Cindy is trying to understand operating systems. You tell her you had a course in OS and you will be glad to answer any of her questions. You tell Cindy that the type of operating system that expects to deal with one set of input devices is a ____ operating system.

Accepted Answer

A)  single user 
B)  single input 
C)  Windows 
D)  none of the above

Question 10

In the figure above, Music is an example of a ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  drive 
B)  primary folder 
C)  secondary folder 
D)  file name

Question 11

An extension of .wav designates a ____ type of file.

Accepted Answer

A)  configuration 
B)  support 
C)  sound 
D)  database

Question 12

Upward compatibility refers to the ability to work with products designed for prior-generation hardware or software.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Microsoft Windows' two major weaknesses are reliability and ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Microsoft Windows' two major weaknesses are reliability...

Question 14

Most personal computers are sold with preinstalled operating systems such as ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Microsoft Windows 
B)  Mac OS 
C)  all of the above 
D)  none of the above

Question 15

UNIX is rather unique because it is distributed along with its source code under the terms of a GPL (General Public License).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

File synchronization is typically used to backup all data files.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Using Microsoft Windows products, to select files and folders which are listed consecutively, ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  click on each file 
B)  click on each file while holding down the Alt key 
C)  click on the first and last file while holding down the Shift key 
D)  this can't be done.

Question 18

Current versions of Windows support file names up to ____ characters long.

Accepted Answer

A)  125 
B)  200 
C)  255 
D)  unlimited

Question 19

A(n) ____________________ stores the files needed to recover data that's been wiped out by operator error, viruses, or hardware failures.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ stores the files needed to...

Exam 4: Operating Systems and File Management

When creating a file, you must adhere to specific rules which are called file-naming ____________________.

A(n) ____ backup makes a copy of only those files that were added or changed since your last backup.

A file is deleted when you hit the Delete key.

A sequence of events that occurs between the time that you turn on a computer and the time that it is ready for you to issue commands is referred to as the boot process.

A device used for backup whose capacity is limited based on space allocated to each user, and is fast and convenient is a(n) ____.

Files are managed differently by the Macintosh operating system. Describe how file management takes place in the Mac.

In the figure above, Reggae is an example of a ____.

During the boot process, the operating system is totally loaded into the kernel.

In the figure above, Music is an example of a ____.

An extension of .wav designates a ____ type of file.

Upward compatibility refers to the ability to work with products designed for prior-generation hardware or software.

Microsoft Windows' two major weaknesses are reliability and ____________________.

Most personal computers are sold with preinstalled operating systems such as ____.

UNIX is rather unique because it is distributed along with its source code under the terms of a GPL (General Public License).

File synchronization is typically used to backup all data files.

Using Microsoft Windows products, to select files and folders which are listed consecutively, ____.

Current versions of Windows support file names up to ____ characters long.

A(n) ____________________ stores the files needed to recover data that's been wiped out by operator error, viruses, or hardware failures.