3.2 Components of an Operating System Flashcards
Which does NOT describe a benefit of journaling in Linux?
Journaling will flush the cache at certain points in the journal.
Where do you manage drivers on a computer.
Device Manager
What does a file management system use to control permissions for who is allowed to read, write, or control an object?
An access control list (ACL)
What should you expect to happen when double-clicking a .msi file?
A program will begin installing.
Which file extension indicates that the file is an audio clip?
.wav
What computer systems use the extended Hierarchal File System (HFS)?
Apple Mac workstations and laptops.
How do you install services on your computer?
Services may be installed by Windows and by other applications, such as anti-virus, database, or backup software.
What limitations should you consider when comparing different file systems?
File systems are limited in terms of their maximum capacity and the size of individual files.
What system command would you enter to verify the logical integrity of a file system on a Windows machine?
chkdsk.exe
What is the advantage of using a Graphic User Interface (GUI) over the Command Line Interface (CLI)?
GUIs make it easier for non-technical staff and home users to run and operate computers.
What is an advantage of that the New Technology File System (NTFS) has over the File Allocation Table (FAT)?
NTFS has larger partitions and supports extended attributes, allowing for file-level security permissions, compression, and encryption.
What computer systems use the 4th extended file system (Ext4)?
Linux boxes.
What happens when a user running Word 2003 tries to open a .dox file?
The file may cause issues, since it is a format that was created in word 2007 or later.
What type of operating system is a .dmg file intended for?
OS X
What Windows utility monitors the system for changes to core system files and drives, as well as the registry?
System Restore.
How do you distinguish between tasks and processes / services?
Tasks are usually the actions that the user of CPU directs in the foreground. Processes and services run in the background.
Where can the task scheduler be found?
The Task Scheduler is accessed via its own console or the Computer Management console.
What advantage does the File Allocation Table 32 (FAT32) have over the New Technology File System (NTFS)?
FAT32 provides the best compatibility between different types of computers and devices.
What is the set of rules that determines what actions you are allowed to perform on a computer and what resources can you access?
Permissions
What is NOT an example of a management Graphical User Interface (GUI) or interface snap-in or applet tool?
The Command Line Interface is not a snap-in management tool.
What service does the Windows BitLocker feature provide?
It provides full disk-encryption protection for the operating system.
What type of utility software is intended to keep users safe from malicious code, such as viruses or Trojans?
Anti-malware.
What type of software allows you to reduce the size of files for the sake of transferring them from one location to another.
Compression
What type of file extension should be opened with caution, as it initiates instructions for the computer to carry out.
.exe
