Chapt 4 Flashcards by Christopher Laczko | Brainscape

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which management service does the following:
manages hardware management interface for all the installed devices

process, memory, device, disk space, service, application

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device

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which management service does the following:
keeps the operating system and applications running quickly

process, memory, device, disk space, service, application

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memory

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which management service does the following:
provides additional features to windows for performing various tasks

process, memory, device, disk space, service, application

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service

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which management service does the following:
manages storage space on drives through quick access menu

process, memory, device, disk space, service, application

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disk space

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which management service does the following:
aids the productivity and helps to keep the data safe

process, memory, device, disk space, service, application

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application

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which management service does the following:
includes backend procedures as well as applications running on a system

process, memory, device, disk space, service, application

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process

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a proprietary file system, used on read only media such as CD-ROMs

XFS, HFS, NTFS, ext3, FAT, ext4

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HFS

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the standard linux file system, used by the linux kernel

XFS, HFS, NTFS, ext3, FAT, ext4

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ext3

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computer file system, obsolete, no security, and no journaling

XFS, HFS, NTFS, ext3, FAT, ext4

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FAT

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modern linux file system, supports larger volumes

XFS, HFS, NTFS, ext3, FAT, ext4

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ext4

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high performance file system, supports large partitions

XFS, HFS, NTFS, ext3, FAT, ext4

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XFS

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windows file system, used for storing and retrieving files on a hard disk

XFS, HFS, NTFS, ext3, FAT, ext4

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NTFS

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gives users an interface with the computer so that they can send commands and receive feedback.

operating system, application, or driver

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operating system

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written to supplement the commands available to a particular OS

operating system, application, or driver

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application

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written for the purpose of instructing a particular OS on how to access a piece of hardware

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driver

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categorizes the unique state of a product in the form of a number

kernel, version, source, shell, multi-threading, mulit-tasking

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version

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defines how a piece of software works by the actual code

kernel, version, source, shell, multi-threading, mulit-tasking

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source

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allows the user to issue commands through a set of menus or other interface

kernel, version, source, shell, multi-threading, mulit-tasking

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shell

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allows a program to do many things at once and results in faster application performance

kernel, version, source, shell, multi-threading, mulit-tasking

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multi-threading

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which common computing device generally has the fastest processor and most memory?

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server

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the central part of the operating system is called the ?

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kernel

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a program that runs on top of the OS and allows the user to issue commands is what?

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shell

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what are the four basic functions of an OS?

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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

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the identity which you are known by when you log in is your?

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user account

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to run a 64 bit OS, you need a(n) _______ CPU

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64 bit

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to monitor system health in windows you would use ?

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performance monitor

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______ is an open-source workstation OS

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linux

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A(n) __________ is a version of linux

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distribution

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the current macintosh OS is called ______ ?

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macOS

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which operating system is named after big cats or California locations?

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Mac OS X

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microsoft’s workstation OS is called?

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windows

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google’s workstation OS is called ?

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chrome OS

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a(n) ______ is a netbook with chrome installed on it

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chromebook

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the default OS on an iPad or iPhone is?

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iOS

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google’s mobile OS is called?

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android

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versions of the ________ OS are named after sweet treats

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android

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the first step to storing files on a hard drive is to _____ the hard drive

A

partition

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the _____ determines how files are stored on a hard drive

A

file system

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two file systems typically associated with windows are what?

A

FAT and NTFS

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the file system typically used by macOS is what?

A

HFS

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the three common linux file systems are what?

A

ext3, ext4, XFS

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which command creates a duplicate file in a new location on the hard drive?

A

copy

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a(n) _______ is a pointer to a file, designed to make it easy to open

A

shortcut

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file size and name are examples of what

A

file metadata

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to manage a hard drive in windows, use the ________ utility

A

disk management

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to kill a process in windows, use the _____ utility

A

task manager

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the hard drive space used to augment system RAM is called what?

A

virtual memory

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the five categories of OSs are what?

A

virtual or hypervisor, workstation, server, embedded, mobile device

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what are five features of file systems?

A

compression, encryption, permissions, journaling and naming rules

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two example of OS interfaces are ?

A

console/command line and GUI

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in windows drivers are managed in which utility?

A

device manager

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firmware is a type of ______ OS

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embedded

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in a file system, files are organized and placed into what?

A

folders or directories

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what determines the rules of how long a file name can be?

A

the file system

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which of the following is an example of an embedded OS?
widows, linux, iOS, firmware

A

firmware

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which of the following OSs uses the NT kernel

chrome OS, windows 10, windows 3.11, macOS

A

windows 10

windows 3.11 was created before the NT kernel

Q

how many subdirectories are you allowed to create within a single directory in an OS?

32k, 64k, unlimited, it depends on the OS

A

it depends on the OS

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which of the following is not a feature of a file system?

permissions, access control, journaling, encryption

A

access control

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you need to kill a process in windows. which utility should you use?

process manager, windows explorer, programs and features, task manager

A

task manager

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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

A

device manager

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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

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d) the file was copied to a new location on the hard drive and was associated with the projects directory

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with which of the following file systems can you not rename a file when it’s open?

XFS, NTFS, ext3, ext4

A

NTFS

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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

A

coordinate software applications

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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

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macOS only

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joe heard about a new software called Oreo. to which operating system is he referring?
macOS, iOS, chrome OS, android

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android

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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

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create a partition

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linux is defined as a ________, which is also the core of an operating system.

shell, kernel, version, distribution

A

kernel

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the combination of linux based files that gets released as a product is called what?

version, distribution, source, kernel

A

distribution

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you are going to purchase a new iPhone. which operating system will be installed on it?

android, iPhone OS, OS X, iOS, iDontKnow

A

iOS

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which of the following operating systems can you freely modify if you choose?

iOS, android, linux, macOS

A

linux

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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

A

in the cloud

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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

A

nothing

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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

A

calculations inside the file

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which of the following file systems does not have built in security?

ext3, ext4, FAT, HFS

A

FAT

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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

A

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.

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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

A

ext3 and XFS

HFS is Mac

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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

A, B, C

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which of the following is not a feature of a file system?

A) permissions
B) encryption
C) journaling
D) access control

A

access control

Q

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

A

chrome

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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

A

access control

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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

A

coordinate software applications

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what is explained as the actual code that defines how a piece of software works?

A) shell
B) version
C) kernel
D) source

A

source

kernel = central part of the OS
version = particular revision of a piece of software
shell = program that runs on top of the OS

Q

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

A

windows phone 8

Q

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

A

iOS

Q

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

A

win 95

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the combination of linux based files that gets released a a product is called what?

A) source
B) distribution
C) version
D) kernel

A

disribution

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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

A

B the file was copied to a new location on the hard drive and was associated with the projects directory

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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

A

hypervisor

Q

which os named its versions after large cats?

A) chrome OS
B) android
C) OS X
D) iOS

A

OS X