1102 1.0 - Operating Systems Flashcards
What is the OS responsible for?
Memory
Processing Capability
Storage
Networking Features
What are the Four types of OS?
Home Clients
Business Clients
Network OS
Tablet OS
When does Windows 10 support end?
October 2025
How long are Windows Server usually supported for?
10 years
What are some examples of open source OS?
Linux
Android (based on Linux)
Key Points for Linux
Made by lots of different companies, organizations, individual people.
Open Source OS
You have access to all the underlying code and you can make any changes you want.
What OS did Linus Torvald base Linux on?
Unix (closed source)
Red Hat and SUSE are examples of what kind of model?
Subscription Based Model.
What are the two different formats for lifecycle supports on Linux distros?
Standard Release Model
Rolling Release Model
At least how many years of support can you expect from this version number of Ubuntu 22.04 LTS?
At least five years for even numbers.
In a Standard Release Model for Linux distros, what kind of support do you get from an ODD version number?
about nine months
Android is based on what OS?
Linux
What is the standard life cycle of Android?
2 - 3 years of support
What proprietary OS is developed by Google to run specifically on laptops and desktop hardware created by Google?
Chrome OS
What are some of the benefits of Chrome OS?
built in virus protection and firewalls
extremely safe and secure
Automatic updates
Fast boot times
What is a proprietary OS made by Apple used to run on Mac hardware?
MacOS
iOS and iPadOS are derived from what OS?
Unix
What feature does iPadOS add over iOS?
Multitasking support
What is the purpose of a Filesystem?
Organize data and information on a hard drive, SSD, or other storage device.
What needs to be created before you install an OS or storage device like HDD?
A Filesystem needs to be created before you install an OS.
What does EOL mean?
EOL or End of Life means that a device will stop receiving security patches, updates, or bug fixes. Making them vulnerable to attacks.
What is a best practice when dealing with an OS that is EOL?
Don’t connect that OS to the internet
What file system is the default filesystem for Windows?
NTFS or New Technology FileSystem
What features does NTFS support?
Journaling
Snapshots
Security
POSIX compliance
Indexing
Dynamic Disks
What is the filesystems used for Linux?
ext3
ext4
exFat
When using Linux and MacOS, what do you need to keep in mind with NTFS?
Linux and MacOS cannot read NTFS by default. Need third party utilities to read and write NTFS.
NTFS is considered a _____ bit filesystem that allows for what?
NTFS is considered a 64 bit filesystem that allows for large volumes and large file sizes.
What does snapshots allow you to do?
Snapshots allow you to make a read only copy of a file, even if it is already locked.
NTFS has a higher security level and allows you to access what?
audit trails
quota management
encrypting filesystem
True or False
JASON vs jason are different files in NTFS.
False; Windows and NTFS are NOT case sensitive. Jason or jason would be the same file.
What OS relies on case sensitivity?
Linux
Unix
What NTFS feature allows for a faster recovery from power outages and crashed?
Journaling
What NTFS feature speeds up searches?
Indexing
Indexing is a catalog of file and folder locations to help speed up searches.
What NTFS feature supports Unix and Linux compability with the filesystem?
POSIX
What are some limitations of FAT32?
You can only have a total drive size of up to 2 TB and the maximum file size is 4
GB
Where are you more likely to find FAT32 being used as a filesystem?
removable drives like external hard drives, or USB drives
What operating systems support FAT32?
Windows
Unix
Linux
macOS
These are supported by Linux and Unix systems, but not by Windows or macOS by default.
Extended file type system also known as ext3 or ext4.
What are the limitations of ext3?
ext3 has a maximum volume size of 32 TB and maximum file size of 2 TB
What are the limitations of ext4?
ext4 has a maximum volume size of 1 EB and maximum file size of 16 TB
What is the default file system of macOS since 2018?
APFS or Apple file system
What kind of filesystem is APFS considered?
APFS is considered a journaled filesystem
What filesystem is cross platform capable and supports large volumes up to 128 PB in size and file sizes of up to 16 EB?
exFAT
You have been asked to help a user upgrade their laptop from Windows 10 to Windows 11. The user has asked that all of their applications, user profiles, documents, and PST files be preserved during the upgrade. Which of the following types of upgrades or installations should you perform on this laptop?
In-place upgrade
When using an MBR which of the follow types of partitions can only have up to four partitions?
Extended
Primary
Swap
Logical
Primary
Explanation: Primary partitions are limited to only four primary partitions on a system using MBR. To overcome this limitation, extended partitions can be used. An extended partition is a partition that can be divided into additional logical drives. Unlike a primary partition, you don’t need to assign it a drive letter and install a file system. When using MBR, you can support up to 23 logical drives in an extended partition.
Which of the following types of installations would you use on a system with slow performance or one that you cannot isolate a single cause of the system’s issues?
Repair installation
Image deployment
Remote network installation
In-place upgrade.
Repair Installation
Repair installation is a type of installation that attempts to replace the existing version of the operating system files with a new copy of the same version. A repair installation is useful when trying to repair a Windows computer that will not boot or when you believe the system files have become corrupted.
A user with an older laptop running Windows 7 that has only 2 GB of RAM, 32 GB of SSD, and a 1.7 GHz 64-bit processor. The user would like to upgrade to a newer OS since Windows 7 is now considered end-of-life. Which of the following operating systems should the technician recommend ensuring the BEST performance on this computer?
Windows 8
Windows 8.1
Windows 11
Windows 10
Windows 10
Explanation: The user should update the laptop to Windows 10 since it is not considered end-of-life yet and will support being installed on a laptop with only 2 GB of RAM. Windows 10 minimum requirements for a 32-bit operating system are a 1 GHz processor, 1 GB of RAM, and at least 16 GB of hard drive space. Windows 10 minimum requirements for a 64-bit operating system are a 1 GHz processor, 2 GB of RAM, and at least 20 GB of hard drive space. Windows 11 requires a 1 GHz processor, 4 GB of RAM, and 64 GB of hard drive space. Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 are considered end-of-life and should not be installed.
What are the four steps to take to do a Windows Installation?
- Ensure system meets minimum requirements
- Prepare the storage device by partitioning and formatting
- Configurate BIOS or UEFI to choose the correct boot
- Perform attended or unattended installation.
Which of the statements listed below describe the characteristic features of open-source applications and OSs? (Select 2 answers)
Proprietary software
Permission to modify and redistribute the application
Free access to the application code
Permission to use the application only under certain conditions
Lack of free access to the application code
Free access to the application code
Permission to modify and redistribute the application
Which of the following are not examples of proprietary software? (Select all that apply)
Linux
macOS
Windows
iOS
Android
Linux
Android
What is the name of a lightweight operating system designed by Google for small-factor PCs, laptops, tablets, and mobile devices?
Chrome OS
What is the name of an operating system installation type that preserves system settings, personal files, and applications from the older OS version?
In place upgrade
Which of the following replaced removable media used for reformatting hard drives and restoring an operating system to the original factory condition?
Primary Partition
Extended Partition
System Partition
Recovery Partition
Recovery Partition
A type of Windows installation that erases the entire contents of a target partition is called:
Clean Install
Which of the installation types listed below provides a simpler and less costly alternative to manual OS installation in an environment consisting of multiple hosts requiring the same configuration settings?
In place upgrade
Remote Network Installation
Image deployment
Unattended Installation
Image deployment
Windows repair installation:
Does not affect user applications
Preserves application configuration settings
Does not affect user files
T/F
Devices that are not detected during the operating system installation process might require loading alternate third-party drivers.
True