3.1 Manage Applications and Software Flashcards
What is NOT an example of a workstation operating system?
A mobile device operating system like Apple iOS.
What manages memory on a computer?
The operating system will do the best job it can with the resources available.
If you are interested in viewing real-time statistics of processor and memory usage, which Windows operating system tool should you open?
Task Manager.
Which statement about an embedded operating system is true?
An embedded system is a computer system or appliance designed for a very specific function.
What is a hotfix?
An update that is typically issued on an emergency basis to address a specific security vulnerability.
Which option is NOT among the basic functions of an operating system?
Providing productivity applications such as work processing and spreadsheets.
Why are server operating systems likely to include software packages (or roles)?
They often use one role to run network services and a different role to support specific functions for more users.
In which situation would Windows Disk Defragmenter be helpful?
Performance is being affected by used and free storage areas on a hard disk being greatly scattered.
In the Device Manager window, you notice a yellow exclamation mark next to a specific device. What is most likely the problem?
The driver for that device is either missing or the wrong version.
What is the purpose of firmware in an embedded system?
Firmware provides all functions of interacting with the device hardware.
How can you implement access control / protection on your computer?
Create ordinary user accounts for day-to-day access to the computer.
Which is considered an aspect of a Type 1 hypervisor?
A type 1 hypervisor acts like a lightweight operating system and runs directly on the host’s hardware
In the Windows operating system, where do you navigate to when you want to install new operating system features.
Control Panel.
After installing an application, you experience difficulty getting it to run. What should you do?
Inspect the properties of the executable file.
What is the basic function of an operating system?
Providing an interface between user and machine.
