Operating System Types Flashcards
System’s first program that manages other application programs.
Operating System (OS)
4 general types of Operating Systems.
- Home Clients
- Business Clients
- Network OS
- Smartphone / Tablet OS
OS that works on standalone machines that are connected to a small group of networks.
Home Client
OS that works on the system that is connected to manage business domain networks.
Business Client
OS designed to run on servers in a business network.
Network Operating System (NOS)
OS that works with handheld mobile devices.
Smartphone/Tablet Operating System
Source code can be downloaded, modified, or redistributed
Open-Source OS
Creator retains all rights to use, modify, and redistribute.
Proprietary OS (Closed-Source)
Systems will stop receiving updates, security patches, or bug fixes
End of Life (EOL)
Graphical operating system developed and published by Microsoft
Windows
Windows Server Most recent Editions (2)
- Windows Server 2019
- Windows Server 2022
Servers get about how many years of support?
10 years
Most recent Windows Editions (4)
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 10
- Windows 11
Workstations get about how many years of support?
5 years
Three main Linux Distributions (3)
1) Red Hat
2) Debian
3) SUSE
Which two Linux distributions use a subscription-based-model?
1) SUSE
2) Red Hat
Which release model has version numbers associated with them to be downloaded?
Standard release model
Which release model has updates that continually come out?
Rolling release model
Which of the following Operating Systems are NOT used in modern smartphones or tablets?
a) iOS
b) Android
c) macOS
d) iPadOS
c) macOS
You are formatting a 4 TB external hard drive on your MacBook. The drive will be used to share files large video files between your MacBook and your friend’s Windows 10 desktop. Which file format should you use?
a) FAT32
b) exFAT
c) HFS
d) NTFS
b) exFAT
Which of the following operating systems cannot be run on a laptop?
a) Linux
b) Windows
c) Android
d) iOS
a) iOS
