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CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1102) with Jason Dion > Operating Systems > Flashcards

Operating Systems Flashcards

1
Q

What is a computer system’s first program that manages other application programs?

A

Operating System (OS)

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What hardware resources is the Operating System responsible for controlling? (4)

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  • Memory
  • Processing Capability
  • Storage
  • Networking features
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3
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What are four general types of Operating Systems found in the marketplace? (4)

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  • Home Clients
  • Business Clients
  • Network OS
  • Smartphone/Tablet OS
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4
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This OS works on standalone machines that are connected to a small group of networks…

A

Home Client

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5
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This OS works on the system that is connected to manage business domain networks…

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Business Client

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This OS is designed to run on servers in a business network…

A

Network Operating System (NOS)

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7
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This OS works with handheld mobile devices…

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Smartphone/Tablet Operating System

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This style of Operating System, has a source code that can be downloaded, modified, or redistributed…

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Open-Source Operating System

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9
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Which two leading Operating Systems use Open-Source OS? (2)

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  • Linux
  • Android
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10
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This style of Operating System, the creator retains all rights to use, modify, and redistribute…

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Closed-Sourced Operating System (Proprietary)

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Which three leading Operating Systems are Proprietary (Closed-Sourced) (3)

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  • Windows (Owned by Microsoft)
  • macOS (Owned by Apple)
  • ChromeOS (Owned by Google)
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What is it called when systems stop receiving updates, security patches, or bug fixes?

A

End of Life (EOL)

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13
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Which graphical operating system was developed and published by Microsoft?

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Windows

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14
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When did the first version of Windows come out?

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1985

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What are the four main Windows Server Editions? (4)

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  • Windows Server 2012
  • Windows Server 2016
  • Windows Server 2019
  • Windows Server 2022
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16
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  1. How many years of support do Servers typically get?
  2. How many years of support do Workstations typically get?
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  1. About 10 years of support
  2. About 5 years of support
17
Q

What are the three main types of distribution systems inside Linux? (3)

A
  • Red Hat-based (Fedora and CentOS)
  • Debian-based (Ubuntu)
  • SUSE
18
Q

True or False: Linux is an Open-Source Software (a type of software where a user can download, modify, use, and distribute the source code)

A

True

19
Q

True or False: Microsoft Windows is Proprietary (Closed-Sourced) Software (a type of software where the original developer owns and controls the source code)

A

True

20
Q

When was the first version of Linux created?

A

1994 by Linus Torvalds

21
Q

When was the first version of Unix created?

A

1960 by Bell Laboratories

22
Q

Is Unix a Proprietary (Closed-Source) OS or an Open-Source OS?

A

Proprietary
(Unix is a closed-sourced OS used for servers and mainframes)

23
Q

Which Linux distributions use the Subscription Model to make money? (2)

A
  • SUSE
  • Red Hat
24
Q

For Linux, which distributions are free to use? (3)
(These distributions do not include any vendor support)

A
  • openSUSE
  • Fedora
  • CentOS
25
Q

For Linux, what are the community-supported distributions? (5)

A
  • Fedora
  • Debian
  • Mint
  • Arch
  • CentOS
26
Q

In Linux distributions, what are the two different formats for lifecycle support? (2)

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  • Standard release model
  • Rolling release model
27
Q

In Linux distributions, which release model has the version numbers associated with it?

A

Standard release Model

28
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For Ubuntu associated with the Standard Release Model, what is the difference in support of the version numbers (odd vs. even)?

A

Even number release versions with Ubuntu are long-term support releases with 5 years of support. Odd number release versions are considered interim releases and only come with 9 months of support.

29
Q

What are some examples of Small Form Factor Devices / Embedded Devices? (2)
(Most of these are running on a version of Linux)

A
  • Web-based security camera
  • A set top box for TV
30
Q

What can a manufacturer do with Open-Source systems, like Linux? (4)

A
  1. Take it
  2. Download it
  3. Create/Modify it
  4. Embed it
31
Q

What percentage of servers on the Internet use Linux?

A

About 80%
(The other 20% or so are Windows Servers)

32
Q

What market was the Android Operating System designed to support? (2)

A

The Smartphone and Tablet market

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