CH5

Question 1

Which of these is NOT one of the Five Functions of an Operating System?

A. Monitors system health and functionality
B. Providers an environment for software to function
C. Coordinates the activities of hardware components
D. Sends and receives e-mail messages

Answer 1

D. Sends and receives e-mail messages.

Question 2

Which of these is an Open Source OS?

A. Windows
B. Linux
C. iOS
D. macOS

Answer 2

B. Linux

Question 3

If you have a PC with a 32-bit CPU, which Operating System will run on it?

A. 32-bit Only
B. Both 32-bit and 65-bit
C. Neither 32-bit nor 64-bit
D. 64-bit Only

Answer 3

A. 32-bit Only

Question 4

CTRL-V is an example of what?

A. Hotkeys
B. System Keys
C. Function Keys
D. Launch Keys

Answer 4

A. Hotkeys

Question 5

Which key combination switches between open applications in Windows and Linux (Unity)?

Answer 5

ALT-TAB

Question 6

Which of these is an Accessibility option for people who have limited mobility?

A. Speech Recognition
B. High-Contrast Color Scheme
C. Magnifier
D. Windows flashing or blinking when a sound is played

Answer 6

A. Speech Recognition

Question 7

What is the defining feature of a commercial OS?

A. Open Source
B. Free
C. NOT Free
D. Public Domain

Answer 7

C. NOT Free

Question 8

The DOCK on Mac is equivalent to what Feature on a Windows 8.1 Desktop?

A. Start Button
B. Notification Area
C. Launcher
D. Taskbar

Answer 8

D. Taskbar

Question 9

What feature in Windows 10 is equivalent to Finder in macOS?

Answer 9

File Explorer

Question 10

A _______ is a Pointer that refers to a File.

Answer 10

Shortcut

Question 11

Which OS configuration uses data labels to control resource access?

A. Services
B. Scheduled Tasks
C. Mandatory Access Control
D. EULA

Answer 11

C. Mandatory Access Control

Question 12

Operating Systems?

Answer 12

Enable users of computing devices to interact with those devices in many ways. Various operating systems have features in common and stark differences. Most operating systems have a GUI (Graphical User Interface) that makes working with the device alot easier to users.

Question 13

Functions of an Operating System?

Answer 13

Displays Structure/Directories for Data Management
Coordinates Hardware Components
Provides Environment for Software to Function
Acts as Interface between User and Machine
Monitors System Health and Functionality

Question 14

Operating Systems have 3 Primary Characteristics, what are they?

Answer 14

1. Licensing
2. Software Compatibility
3. Complexity

Question 15

OS Features cross-referencing:

Manage Files
Browse Programs to Run
Change System Settings

Answer 15

Windows - File Explorer, Start Menu/Screen, Control Panel or Settings
macOS - Finder, Launchpad, System Preferences
Linux - Files, Dash, System Settings
ChromeOS - Files or Google Drive, Launcher, Settings