Operating Systems & Network Flashcards

1
Q

Which of the following types of operating systems does Windows Belong to?

A

Single-user, multi-tasking operating systems.

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2
Q

which of the following is NOT a computer hardware?

A

Internet

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3
Q

Which of the following types of operating systems does Unix belong to?

A

Multi-user operating systems

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4
Q

Which of the following statements describes a work station?

A

Single-user computer which has a more powerful microprocessor than personal computers.

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5
Q

Which of the following terms defines a small, single-user computer used in homes and small businesses?

A

Personal computer

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6
Q

Which of the following types of networks can be used to connect different office locations of one large company?

A

Wide Area Network ( WAN )

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7
Q

Which of the following types of equipment allows multiple users to access common files stored in one central place?

A

Servers

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8
Q

Which of the following types of networks covers a range of up to ten meters in distance?

A

Personal Area Network ( PAN )

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9
Q

Which of the following types of equipment serves as a security device between a computer and Internet sites?

A

Firewall

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10
Q

Which of the following is NOT a network messaging program?

A

Blog

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11
Q

Which of the following is NOT an example of hardware?

A

Antivirus program

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12
Q

An operating system is an example of which of the following?

A

Software

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13
Q

Which of the following is the correct order of an information system process?

A

Gather, process, store, use

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14
Q

Which of the following is NOT a function of information systems?

A

Increasing sales

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15
Q

Which of the following is NOT a part of a scanner?

A

Ink

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16
Q

Metropolitan area networks cover an area the size of an average to large city.

A

True

17
Q

Which of the following is NOT an example of software?

A

External storage device

18
Q

Which of the following should be performed in order to prevent an issue with information systems?

A

Increasing security on computers

19
Q

Which of the following is NOT a step of the information systems process?

A

Create

20
Q

A work station is a powerful, multi-user computer which can support hundreds or thousands of users simultaneously.

A

False

21
Q

A personal digital assistant (PDA) is an example of a real-time operating system.

A

False

22
Q

Hardware is the physical and mechanical components of a computer such as the monitor, mouse, chips, keyboard, etc.

A

True

23
Q

A company has 20 employees each of whom have their own personal computer. Each employee needs to be able to run several programs at any given time. Which type of operating system would work best?

A

single-user, multitask operating system

24
Q

Which of the following helps distinguish individual computers, serving the same purpose as a street address?

A

Transmission Control Protocol

25
Q

Allison and Jessica send message to each other at their place of employment using an online chat room. What is this process called?

A

Network Messaging