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Module 1 - Unit 3 - Using an OS Flashcards

1
Q

What function of an operating system is performed by the “shell?”

A

Interface between the user and the computer

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What type of file in an OS is the main means of providing coordination of hardware components?

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A driver or device driver

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3
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What is an example of an open source operating system?

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Linux, Chromium, or Android

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4
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What type of computing device is macOS designed for installation on?

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Desktop computers/workstations and laptops

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5
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True or false: Windows 10 is the first 64-bit edition of Windows

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False–Windows 10 is better described as a version than edition and there have been 64-bit editions of Windows versions since Windows XP

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6
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You have to open a file located on a network server. What should be your first step?

A

Open the Network object from Explorer and locate the server hosting the file

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7
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What is the technical term for a web address?

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Uniform Resource Locator (URL). In face, Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) is now preferred in web standards documentation but URL is more widely known and used

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8
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What key combination you can use to force the browser to ignore any locally cached files when refreshing a page?

A

CTRL+F5

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9
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Computer Operating System (OS)

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The operating system provides interfaces between the hardware, application programs and the user

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Application software

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Programs that allow users to perform different tasks such as web browsing, email and word processing

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11
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How does the OS organize files on a storage device?

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By creating directories to provide structure

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12
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Workstation OS

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Runs on a traditional desktop PC or laptop

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Mobile Device OS

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Designed for handheld devices, such as smartphones and tablets

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Server OS

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Examples are Windows Server, Linux or UNIX, is often based on similar code to its workstation OS equivalent

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Commercial OS

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An OS that requires user to purchase a license to install

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Open source

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Programming code used to design the software is freely available. Open source doesn’t necessarily mean available for free, it means that developers are free to make changes to the way the operating system works, so long as they make the changes they have made available in turn

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17
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Embedded system

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A computer or appliance designed for a very specific function. And are typically static environment

18
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Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS)

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An operating system intended to serve real-time applications that process data as it comes in, typically without buffer delays.

19
Q

Firmware

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Provides all the functions for interacting with the device hardware. It is not designed for continual changes

20
Q

Virtualization

A

Multiple operating systems can be installed and run simultaneously on a single computer

21
Q

Hypervisor

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Known also as the Virtual Machine Monitor. Manages the virtual machine environment and facilitates interaction with the host hardware and network

22
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Types of Hypervisor

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(i) Type 1 or ‘bare metal’ or ‘native’

(ii) Type 2 or ‘hosted hypervisors’

23
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Type 1 Hypervisor

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Installed directly on the computer and interacts directly with its hardware

24
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Type II Hypervisor

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Runs as a software application within a host operating system. The host operating system retains direct control of the hardware and the hypervisor must request use of it through the host OS.

25
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Guest operating systems

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Operating systems installed under the virtual environment. The hypervisor may also restrict the type of operating systems that can be installed

26
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Uses of Virtual Machines

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(a) Virtual labs
(b) Support legacy software applications
(c) Development environment
(d) Training/Student classes

27
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What are the release date for these versions of Windows:

(i) Windows 10
(ii) Windows 8.1
(iii) Windows 8
(iv) Windows 7
(v) Windows Vista
(vi) Windows XP

A

Windows 10 - 2015 - windows as a service
Windows 8.1 - 2013 - just a fix
Windows 8 - 2012 - the one that did not last
Windows 7 - 2009 - the one that people liked
Windows Vista - 2007 - insignificant
Windows XP - 2001 - the best windows

28
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Windows 10 editions

A

Windows 10 Home - for all
Windows 10 Pro - for small to medium sized businesses
Windows 10 Enterprise - for large enterprise
Windows 10 Enterprise (Long Term Servicing Channel)
Windows 10 Education - for schools and colleges
Windows 10 Pro Education

29
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Apple Computers

A

Mac OS - for Mac computers

iOS - for iPhones and iPad

30
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Linux

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(i) Developed by Linus Torvalds.
(ii) Based on UNIX operating system
(iii) Open source
(iv) Have many distributions known as distros
(v) Notable distros: SUSE, Red Hat, Fedora, Debian, Ubuntu and Mint

31
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Chrome OS

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(i) Derived from Linux
(ii) Chromium
(iii) Runs on Chromebook and Chromebox
(iv) Can run apps developed on Android

32
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Android

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(i) Smartphone/Tablet OS
(ii) Developed by Open Handset Alliance
(iii) Driven by Google
(iv) Open source

33
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File Explorer

A

File management interface for Microsoft Windows. Can be used to view, create, rename and delete files and folders.

34
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File Explorer keyboard shortcut

A

Windows Key + E

35
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Network Object

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A container for any network servers that the computer is connected to

36
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Control panel

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The location for basic user-configurable settings for Windows and some applications via applets

37
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Ease of Access

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Settings that assist people with a physical impairment

38
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Ease of Access Options

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(i) Touchscreen
(ii) Voice Control and Narration
(iii) Visual alternatives for sounds
(iv) On-screen keyboard
(v) Magnifier
(vi) Display settings

39
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Advanced Management Utilities

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Utilities for configuring more advanced or technical aspects of Windows

40
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Advanced Management Utilities shortcut

A

Windows Key + X

41
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Website

A

Collection of web pages

42
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How to refresh a web page and ignore cache?

A

CTRL + F5

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