OS Basics

Question 0

This OS runs only on Apple computers

Answer 0

Mac OS/X

Question 1

This OS was targeted to the home market when introduced in 2000

Answer 1

Windows ME

Question 2

This OS was not designed by Microsoft but will install most computers

Answer 2

Linux

Question 3

These 3 OSs are referred to as Windows 9x

Answer 3

95
98
ME

Question 4

These 3 OSs are referred to as Windows NTx

Answer 4

NT
2000
XP

Question 5

This Windows version joined business and consumer product lines

There is no server

Answer 5

XP

Question 6

Considered to be the first true business version of Windows

Answer 6

NT

Question 7

The first Windows version with System Restore

Answer 7

ME

Question 8

This windows had a server and workstation but no PNP support.

All hardware had to be manually configured

Answer 8

NT

Question 9

This is the physical memory that holds any active program so that it may run quickly

Answer 9

RAM

Question 10

These 2 hardware components are required to pass POST

Answer 10

CPU

RAM

Question 11

What does RAM stand for

Answer 11

Random access memory

Question 12

What does CPU stand for?

Answer 12

Computer processing unit

Question 13

What does POST stand for?

Answer 13

Power on self test

Question 14

This type of software is designed to maintain your system

Answer 14

Utility

Question 15

This type of software is needed to pass POST, looks for hardware and an OS

Answer 15

Firmware

Question 16

This software communicates with the computer

Answer 16

Operating system

Question 17

This type of software is run on the OS

Answer 17

Application

Question 18

What does BIOS stand for

Answer 18

Basic input/output system

Question 19

What does CMOS stand for

Answer 19

Complementary metal oxide semiconductor

Question 20

What does PNP stand for?

Answer 20

Plug and play