Core 2: Common OS Types Flashcards

1
Q

Examples of workstation operating systems include: (Select 3 answers)

  • iOS
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Chrome OS
  • Apple Macintosh OS
  • Linux
A
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Apple Macintosh OS
  • Linux
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Which of the following statements describe the characteristic features of open-source applications and OSs? (Select 2 answers)

  • Proprietary software
  • Permission to modify and redistribute the application
  • Free access to the application code
  • Permission to use the application only under certain conditions
  • Lack of free access to the application code
A
  • Permission to modify and redistribute the application

- Free access to the application code

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Which of the following are not examples of proprietary software? (Select 2 answers)

  • MS Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
  • iPhone OS (iOS)
  • Android OS
A
  • Linux

- Android OS

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4
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Which of the following is an open-source mobile OS designed for smartphones and tablets?

  • Windows
  • Android
  • iOS
  • Chrome OS
A

Android

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5
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An Apple-proprietary OS designed for tablets, smartphones and mobile devices is called:

  • macOS
  • Android
  • iOS
  • Chrome OS
A

iOS

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6
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What is the name of a lightweight operating system designed by Google for small-factor PCs, laptops, tablets and mobile devices?

  • iOS
  • macOS
  • Android
  • Chrome OS
A

Chrome OS

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Q

Which of the following OSs uses a Web browser as its main user interface?

  • Linux
  • Chrome OS
  • MS Windows
  • macOS
A

Chrome OS

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Which of the following terms refers to a software that no longer receives continuing support?

  • OEM
  • SDLC
  • EOL
  • SPOF
A

EOL

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All modern applications are designed as cross-platform software which allows them to be run on different operating systems (e.g. Windows, Linux, or macOS) without any modifications in the application source code.

True or False?

A

False

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An operating system cross-platform compatibility feature allows certain types of data files created on one type of OS to be seamlessly read and modified on a different OS type.

True or False?

A

True

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