Operating System Basics Flashcards
Which of the following can you type in the Start menu in Windows to open a command prompt? (Choose two)
run
cmd
command
open
cmd
command
You can open a command prompt by typing cmd or command in the Start menu. The command prompt utility will pop up in the search results. Run is not a command; it is a dialog box. Open is not a command; it is an operating system action
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?
Application
Kernel
Driver
Driver
A driver is specifically written to instruct the operating system to communicate with a piece of hardware. Source code is the original code the software is written in. An application is a program written to perform a specific purpose to interact with the user. The kernel is the core of the operating system
How do you increase the size of the taskbar?
Right-click the mouse and double-click the taskbar
Move the mouse pointer to the top of the taskbar, pausing until the pointer turns into a double-headed arrow, and then click and drag
Highlight the taskbar and double-click in the centre
Move the mouse pointer to the top of the taskbar, pausing until the pointer turns into a double-headed arrow, and then click and drag
You can increase the size of the taskbar size placing the cursor over the top of the taskbar and dragging it up
Which of the following Windows Update options cab be changed by the user in Windows 10?
Active hours
Disabling updates
Download times
Active hours
The active hours of the operating system can be changed. During these times, the operating system will not reboot after the update has been installed. Disabling updates, changing download times directly, and changing Windows Update sources are not user-related tasks
The Windows File Explorer program can be used to do which of the following (Choose two)
Browse the internet
Copy and move files
Change file attributes
Create backup jobs
Copy and move files
Change file attributes
The Windows File Explorer program can be used to copy and move files. Window File Explorer can also be used to change file attributes. Windows File Explorer cannot be used to browse the Internet or to create backup jobs
What is the maximum allowable length for the name of a file in Windows?
8 characters
255 characters
255 characters
The maximum allowable length for a filename is 255 characters
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 interference?
Shell
Desktop
Source
Shell
The shell is a program that runs on top of the OS and allows user interaction with the operating system. The taskbar is an element of the Desktop. The Desktop does not allow for commands to be executed. Source is not related to the graphical interface
If a program doesn’t have a shortcut on the Desktop or in the Programs submenu, you can start it by which of the following methods?
Using the shutdown command
Typing the program name in the start box
Typing cmd in the start box followed by the program name
Typing the program name in the start box
Typing the program name in the Start box allows you to launch the program. The shutdown command will shut down the operating system. Run is not a command; it is a dialog box. The cmd command starts the command-prompt application
Which operating system feature offers the ability for a single application to have multiple requests into the processor at one time?
Multiuser mode
Preemption
Multithreading
Multithreading
When a program is multithreaded, it is written to allow for multiple requests into the processor at one time. Preemption, multiuser mode, and dystopia are not correct answers
In Windows, a deleted file can be retrieved using which of the following?
Recycle Bin
Control Panel
Settings app
Recycle Bin
The Recycle Bin is a temporary spot that files are deleted to but from where they can be retrieved if deleted mistakenly. The My Computer icon is another way to start the File Explorer. The Control Panel and Settings app are used to customize the operating system
To turn off a Windows 10 operating system gracefully you should do which of the following?
Run the turnoff command at a command prompt
Turn off the switch and unplug the machine
Select Start, then the power icon, and then choose Shut Down
Select Start, then the power icon, and then choose Shut Down
In Windows 10, when you click the Start button, a power icon is displayed on the lower left. From the power icon, you can sleep, reboot, or shut down the operating system. There is no command named turnoff. Turning the power switch off and unplugging the machine are not graceful ways to power off the operating system. Pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del alone will not power down the computer
What is the minimum amount of memory required for a 32-bit installation of Windows 8.1?
128 MB
512 MB
1 GB
1 GB
The minimum amount of memory required for the installation of the 32-bit Windows 8.1 operating system is 1 GB
What is the minimum amount of free hard drive space required for the installation of Windows 7 64-bit?
15 GB
20 GB
60 GB
20 GB
The minimum amount of free hard drive space required for Windows 7 64-bit is 20 GB
What is the minimum required memory for a 64-bit installation of Windows 7?
1 GB
2 GB
4 GB
2 GB
The minimum amount of memory required for the 64-bit installation of the Windows 7 is 2 GB
In Windows, a quick way to access Help is to press which keyboard key?
F12
F1
Alt
F1
A quick method of accessing Help is to press the F1 key. The Windows key on the keyboard launches the Start menu or Start screen. The F12 key and the Alt key perform various tasks, depending on the application
