Chapt 4 Flashcards
which management service does the following:
manages hardware management interface for all the installed devices
process, memory, device, disk space, service, application
device
which management service does the following:
keeps the operating system and applications running quickly
process, memory, device, disk space, service, application
memory
which management service does the following:
provides additional features to windows for performing various tasks
process, memory, device, disk space, service, application
service
which management service does the following:
manages storage space on drives through quick access menu
process, memory, device, disk space, service, application
disk space
which management service does the following:
aids the productivity and helps to keep the data safe
process, memory, device, disk space, service, application
application
which management service does the following:
includes backend procedures as well as applications running on a system
process, memory, device, disk space, service, application
process
a proprietary file system, used on read only media such as CD-ROMs
XFS, HFS, NTFS, ext3, FAT, ext4
HFS
the standard linux file system, used by the linux kernel
XFS, HFS, NTFS, ext3, FAT, ext4
ext3
computer file system, obsolete, no security, and no journaling
XFS, HFS, NTFS, ext3, FAT, ext4
FAT
modern linux file system, supports larger volumes
XFS, HFS, NTFS, ext3, FAT, ext4
ext4
high performance file system, supports large partitions
XFS, HFS, NTFS, ext3, FAT, ext4
XFS
windows file system, used for storing and retrieving files on a hard disk
XFS, HFS, NTFS, ext3, FAT, ext4
NTFS
gives users an interface with the computer so that they can send commands and receive feedback.
operating system, application, or driver
operating system
written to supplement the commands available to a particular OS
operating system, application, or driver
application
written for the purpose of instructing a particular OS on how to access a piece of hardware
driver
categorizes the unique state of a product in the form of a number
kernel, version, source, shell, multi-threading, mulit-tasking
version
defines how a piece of software works by the actual code
kernel, version, source, shell, multi-threading, mulit-tasking
source
allows the user to issue commands through a set of menus or other interface
kernel, version, source, shell, multi-threading, mulit-tasking
shell
allows a program to do many things at once and results in faster application performance
kernel, version, source, shell, multi-threading, mulit-tasking
multi-threading
which common computing device generally has the fastest processor and most memory?
server
the central part of the operating system is called the ?
kernel
a program that runs on top of the OS and allows the user to issue commands is what?
shell
what are the four basic functions of an OS?
the interface between the user and hardware and coordinate hardware components
provide an environment for software to run
monitor system health, display file and directory structure
the identity which you are known by when you log in is your?
user account
to run a 64 bit OS, you need a(n) _______ CPU
64 bit
to monitor system health in windows you would use ?
performance monitor
______ is an open-source workstation OS
linux
A(n) __________ is a version of linux
distribution
the current macintosh OS is called ______ ?
macOS
which operating system is named after big cats or California locations?
Mac OS X
microsoft’s workstation OS is called?
windows
google’s workstation OS is called ?
chrome OS
a(n) ______ is a netbook with chrome installed on it
chromebook
the default OS on an iPad or iPhone is?
iOS
google’s mobile OS is called?
android
versions of the ________ OS are named after sweet treats
android
the first step to storing files on a hard drive is to _____ the hard drive
partition
the _____ determines how files are stored on a hard drive
file system
two file systems typically associated with windows are what?
FAT and NTFS
the file system typically used by macOS is what?
HFS
the three common linux file systems are what?
ext3, ext4, XFS
which command creates a duplicate file in a new location on the hard drive?
copy
a(n) _______ is a pointer to a file, designed to make it easy to open
shortcut
file size and name are examples of what
file metadata
to manage a hard drive in windows, use the ________ utility
disk management
to kill a process in windows, use the _____ utility
task manager
the hard drive space used to augment system RAM is called what?
virtual memory
the five categories of OSs are what?
virtual or hypervisor, workstation, server, embedded, mobile device
what are five features of file systems?
compression, encryption, permissions, journaling and naming rules
two example of OS interfaces are ?
console/command line and GUI
in windows drivers are managed in which utility?
device manager
firmware is a type of ______ OS
embedded
in a file system, files are organized and placed into what?
folders or directories
what determines the rules of how long a file name can be?
the file system
which of the following is an example of an embedded OS?
widows, linux, iOS, firmware
firmware
which of the following OSs uses the NT kernel
chrome OS, windows 10, windows 3.11, macOS
windows 10
windows 3.11 was created before the NT kernel
how many subdirectories are you allowed to create within a single directory in an OS?
32k, 64k, unlimited, it depends on the OS
it depends on the OS
which of the following is not a feature of a file system?
permissions, access control, journaling, encryption
access control
you need to kill a process in windows. which utility should you use?
process manager, windows explorer, programs and features, task manager
task manager
you need to update a windows driver for a sound card. which utility should you use?
device manager, sound card manager, drivers app, control panel
device manager
you just copied a file from the work directory to the projects directory on your windows pc. what happened to the file on the hard drive?
a) nothing
b) the file was removed from the work directory and placed in the projects directory
c) the file was not moved, but a new pointer record was created associating the file with the projects directory
d) the file was copied to a new location on the hard drive and was associated with the projects directory
d) the file was copied to a new location on the hard drive and was associated with the projects directory
with which of the following file systems can you not rename a file when it’s open?
XFS, NTFS, ext3, ext4
NTFS
which of the following is not a function of an operating system?
coordinate hardware components
coordinate software applications
interface between the user and the machine
monitor system health
coordinate software applications
joe has a piece of software that was written for macOS. which of the following OSs will that software run on?
macOS and Linux
macOS only
macOS, Linux and chrome OS
macOS and chrome OS
macOS only
joe heard about a new software called Oreo. to which operating system is he referring?
macOS, iOS, chrome OS, android
android
you need to prepare a new replacement hard drive for storage. what is the first step needed to get it ready?
format the drive
install an OS
install a file system
create a partition
create a partition
linux is defined as a ________, which is also the core of an operating system.
shell, kernel, version, distribution
kernel
the combination of linux based files that gets released as a product is called what?
version, distribution, source, kernel
distribution
you are going to purchase a new iPhone. which operating system will be installed on it?
android, iPhone OS, OS X, iOS, iDontKnow
iOS
which of the following operating systems can you freely modify if you choose?
iOS, android, linux, macOS
linux
joe has a chromebook and wants to know where his files are stored. what do you tell him?
in the system RAM, on the hard drive, chromebooks do not store files, in the cloud
in the cloud
you just deleted a shortcut to an important work presentation. what happened to the data in the presentation?
it’s in the recycle bin / trash, nothing, its in the recovery partition, its deleted
nothing
which of the following would not be considered metadata for a spreadsheet file?
file size, name of the file, calculations inside the file, read-only attribute
calculations inside the file
which of the following file systems does not have built in security?
ext3, ext4, FAT, HFS
FAT
which of the following is not a basic function of an operating system?
A) creating a structure for data management
B) monitoring system health and functionality
C) coordinating hardware components
D) providing anti-virus protection
providing anti-virus protection
basic functions of an OS:
1 interfacing between users and the hardware and coordinating between hardware components
2 provisioning an environment for the software to function
3 creating a structure for data management
4 monitoring system health and functionality.
which of the following file systems are associated with the Linux operating system? choose all that apply.
A) ext3
B) NTFS
C) HFS
D) XFS
ext3 and XFS
HFS is Mac
which of the following are basic functions of an OS? choose 3.
A) creating a structure for data management
B) monitoring system health
C) coordinating hardware components
D) providing antivirus protection
A, B, C
which of the following is not a feature of a file system?
A) permissions
B) encryption
C) journaling
D) access control
access control
in which of the following OSs is the new version auto downloaded to the system with no user intervention needed when any update is published?
A) linux
B) windows
C) chrome
D) mac os
chrome
which of the following allows on the admin’s or authorized users to make system changes such as changing security settings?
A) application
B) access control
C) user account
D) service
access control
which of the following is not a function of an OS?
A) coordinate hardware components
B) monitor system health
C) interface between the user and the machine
D) coordinate software applications
coordinate software applications
what is explained as the actual code that defines how a piece of software works?
A) shell
B) version
C) kernel
D) source
source
kernel = central part of the OS
version = particular revision of a piece of software
shell = program that runs on top of the OS
which version of the windows mobile uses the windows NT kernel and allows its apps to theoretically work on both platforms seamlessly?
A) windows phone 8
B) windows phone 7
C) windows phone 8.1
D) windows 10 mobile
windows phone 8
you are going to purchase a new iPhone. which os will be installed on it?
A) iOS
B) OS X
C) iPhone OS
D) android
iOS
what is the name of the windows version in which the start button is introduced?
A) win 95
B) win 3.0
C) win 7
D) win xp
win 95
the combination of linux based files that gets released a a product is called what?
A) source
B) distribution
C) version
D) kernel
disribution
you just copied a file from the work directory to the projects directory on your win pc. what happened to the file on the herd drive?
A) nothing
B) the file was copied to a new location on the hard drive and was associated with the projects directory
C) the file was not moved, but a new pointer record was created associating the file with the projects directory
D) the file was removed from the work directory and placed in the projects directory
B the file was copied to a new location on the hard drive and was associated with the projects directory
the software that allows multiple OSs to run on a computer at the same time is called what ?
A) hypervisor
B) virtual memory manager
C) operating system manager
D) virtualization
hypervisor
which os named its versions after large cats?
A) chrome OS
B) android
C) OS X
D) iOS
OS X
