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Chapter 12 - Operating System Basics Flashcards

1
Q 
You just clicked Start a Run on a Windows XP workstation. Which of the following can you type to open a command prompt? (Choose two.)
A. RUN
B. CMD
C. COMMAND
D. OPEN
A

B, C. To open a command prompt, you can use CMD or COMMAND (though the latter does not work in Windows 7).

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Which part of the operating system can be described as extremely specific software written for the purpose of instructing the OS on how to access a piece of hardware?
A. Source
B. Application
C. Kernel
D. Driver
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D. A driver is extremely specific software written for the purpose of instructing a particular OS on how to access a piece of hardware.

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The Taskbar can be increased in size by ________________.
A. Right-clicking the mouse and dragging the Taskbar to make it bigger
B. Left-clicking the mouse and double-clicking the Taskbar
C. Moving the mouse pointer to the top of the Taskbar, pausing until the pointer turns into a double-headed arrow, and then clicking and dragging
D. Highlighting the Taskbar and double-clicking in the center

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C. You can increase the Taskbar’s size by moving the mouse pointer to the top of it, pausing until the pointer turns into a double-headed arrow, and then clicking and dragging. Keep in mind that in Windows XP, you have to unlock the Taskbar first by right-clicking on it and deselecting Lock The Taskbar.

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Which of the following file attributes are available to files on a FAT32 partition?
A. Hidden, Read Only, Archive, System
B. Compression, Hidden, Archive, Encryption, Read Only
C. Read Only, Hidden, System, Encryption
D. Indexing, Read Only, Hidden, System, Compression

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A. FAT32 does not have as many options as NTFS, such as Encryption and Compression.
These attributes are available only on NTFS partitions.

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The Windows Explorer program can be used to do which of the following? (Choose two.)
A. Browse the Internet
B. Copy and move files
C. Change file attributes
D. Create backup jobs
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B, C. The Windows Explorer program can be used to copy and move files and to change file attributes.

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Standard permissions are ________________.
A. The same as special permissions
B. Only the Read, Write, and Execute permissions
C. Permissions assigned to users but not to groups
D. Permissions grouped together for easy assignment

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D. Standard permissions, unlike special permissions, have been grouped together to make it easier for administrators to assign permissions.

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Which of the following is a program that runs on top of the OS and allows the user to issue commands through a set of menus or some other graphical interface?
A. Taskbar
B. Shell
C. GUI
D. Source
A

B. The shell is a program that runs on top of the OS and allows the user to issue commands through a set of menus or some other graphical interface.

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If a program doesn’t have a shortcut on the Desktop or in the Programs submenu, you can start it by ________________. (Choose the best answer.)
A. Using the Shut Down command
B. Typing CMD in the Start Run box
C. Using the RUN command and typing in the name of the program
D. Typing CMD in the Start box followed by the program name

A

C. To run any program, select Start a Run and type the name of the program in the Open field. If you don’t know the exact name of the program, you can find the file by clicking the Browse button. Once you have typed in the executable name, click OK to run the program.

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What operating system feature offers the ability for a single application to have multiple requests in to the processor at one time?
A. Multiuser mode
B. Dystopia
C. Preemption
D. Multithreading
A

D. Multithreading offers the ability for a single application to have multiple requests in to the processor at one time.

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In Windows, a deleted file can be retrieved using which of the following?
A. My Computer icon
B. Recycle Bin
C. Control Panel
D. Settings panel
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B. All deleted files are placed in the Recycle Bin. Deleted files are held there until the Recycle Bin is emptied. Users can easily recover accidentally deleted files from the Recycle Bin.

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To turn off a Windows 7 machine, you should ________________.
A. Run the Shut Down (Turn Off) command at a command prompt.
B. Turn off the switch and unplug the machine.
C. Press Ctrl+Alt+Del.
D. Select Start a Shut Down, choose Shut Down, and turn off the computer.

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D. To turn off a Windows 7 machine, select Start a Shut Down, choose Shut Down, and turn off the computer.

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What is the minimum amount of memory recommended for XP Professional?
A. 128MB
B. 256MB
C. 512MB
D. 1GB
A

A. The minimum amount of memory recommended for XP Professional is 128MB.

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What is the minimum amount of free hard drive space recommended for the installation of Windows Vista Home Basic?
A. 1.5GB
B. 15GB
C. 30GB
D. 60GB
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B. The minimum amount of free hard drive space recommended for the installation of Windows Vista Home Basic is 15GB.

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What is the minimum recommended memory for a 32-bit installation of Windows 7?
A. 512MB
B. 1GB
C. 2GB
D. 4GB
A

B. The minimum recommended memory for a 32-bit installation of Windows 7 is 1GB.

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In Windows, a quick way to access Help is to press which keyboard key?
A. F12
B. The Windows button on the keyboard
C. F1
D. Alt
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C. In Windows, a quick way to access Help is to press the F1 key.

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Q 
Which of the following was installed to the Desktop by default only in Windows Vista?
A. Gadgets
B. Sidebar
C. System tray
D. Recycle Bin
A

B. The Sidebar existed only in Windows Vista and provided a quick interface that allowed
you to access common utilities such as the headlines.

17
Q 
Which of the following is located on the rightmost portion of the Taskbar?
A. Start menu
B. Quick Launch
C. System tray
D. Shutdown options
A

C. The System Tray is located on the right side of the Taskbar.

18
Q 
In addition to right-clicking on the Desktop, how else can you access the Display Properties settings in Windows XP?
A. Display icon under Control Panel
B. System icon under Control Panel
C. Pressing Ctrl+Alt+Esc
D. Pressing Ctrl+Alt+Tab
A

A. In addition to right-clicking on the Desktop, you can access the Display Properties settings by using the Display icon under Control Panel as long as you are not using Category view.

19
Q 
Which of the following is the name of the graphical interface included with Windows Vista?
A. Start
B. Aero
C. KDE
D. GNOME
A

B. The interface included with Windows Vista is called Aero.

20
Q 
What is the minimum recommended memory for a 64-bit installation of Windows 7?
A. 512MB
B. 1GB
C. 2GB
D. 4GB
A

C. The minimum recommended memory for a 64-bit installation of Windows 7 is 2GB.

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