(Week 2) Chapter2 Operating System and Application Software Flashcards
Is the most important program that runs on a computer.
Perform basic tasks, such as recognizing input from the keyboard, sending output to the display, keeping files and directories on the storage drives, and controlling peripheral devices, such as printers.
operating system
Four Main Roles of operating system:
M _ n _ e ha w _ _
Manage hardware
Four Main Roles of operating system:
R _ _ a _ _ li _ _ _i _ _ s
Run applications
Four Main Roles of operating system:
Provide a u _ _ r i _ _ er f _ _ _
Provide a user interface
Four Main Roles of operating system:
M _ n _ _ e f _ _ _ s
Manage files
True or False? The operating system boots the computer and sets up the file system.
True
The user types commands at a prompt.
Command Line Interface (CLI)
The user interacts with menus and icons.
Graphical User Interface (GUI):
Operating System Functions:
The operating system creates a file structure on the hard disk to drive to allow data to be stored
File and folder management
Operating System Functions:
The operating system manage all programs to ensure that the correct resources are allocated to the applications.
Application management
Operating System Functions:
The operating system handles the interaction between the applications and hardware.
Control hardware access
Operating System Functions:
The operating system enable the user to interact with software and hardware.
User interface
The operating system is designed to automatically discover new _______ compatible hardware, and then configure the device, OS, and registry.
Plug and Play Technology
Allows programmers to create software applications consistent with the operating system.
Applications Programming Interface (API)
Cross-platform standard specification for multimedia graphics.
Open Graphics Library (OpenGL):
Collection of API’s related to multimedia tasks for Microsoft Windows.
DirectX
Additional Capabilities of an Operating System:
A type of operating system that allows multiple users to access the operating system at the same time.
Multi-user
Additional Capabilities of an Operating System:
A method a computer uses to share resources between multiple tasks, or process.
Multitasking
Additional Capabilities of an Operating System:
A type of computer that can support more than one physical processor or the ability to schedule tasks between multiple CPU’s.
Multiprocessing
Additional Capabilities of an Operating System:
A method used by a CPU to process multiple threads, or tasks within a program, at the same time.
Multithreading
Is intended for use in a small office/home office (SOHO) with a limited number of users. A network operating system (NOS) is designed for a corporate environment serving multiple users with a wide range of needs.
Desktop Operating System
Characteristics of computer system:
Designed to support a S_ _ _ _ _ U_ _ _
Designed to support a single user
Characteristics of computer system:
Designed to run single-user a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Designed to run single-user applications
Characteristics of computer system:
Designed to share f _ _ _ _ and f _ _ _ _ _ _ on a small n _ _ _ _ _ _
Designed to share files and folders on a small network
Characteristics of computer system:
Designed to share p _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ on a small network
Designed to share peripherals on a small network
Characteristics of Network Operating System:
Designed to support m _ _ _ _ _ _ _ u _ _ _ _
Designed to support multiple users
Characteristics of Network Operating System:
Designed to run multi-user a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Designed to run multi-user applications
Characteristics of Network Operating System:
Designed to be ro _ _ _ _ and re _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Designed to be robust and redundant
Characteristics of Network Operating System:
Designed to be u _ _ _ on a ne _ _ _ _ _
Designed to be used on a network
Characteristics of Network Operating System:
Designed with increased se _ _ _ _ _ _ compared to desktop op_ _ _ _ _ _ _ sy_ _ _ _ _
Designed with increased security compared to desktop operating systems
Common tasks for a Network Operating System:
FTP
File Transfer Protocol
Common tasks for a Network Operating System:
SMTP
Simple Mall Transfer Protocol
Common tasks for a Network Operating System:
HTTP
Hypertext Transfer Protocol
Common tasks for a Network Operating System:
LDAP
Lightweight Directory Access Protocol
Common tasks for a Network Operating System:
A_ _ _ _ _ Di_ _ _ _ _ _ _
Active Directory
Common tasks for a Network Operating System:
Network op_ _ _ _ _ _ _ sy_ _ _ _ _ are designed to function well in a cl_ _ _ /se _ _ _ environment
Network operating systems are designed to function well in a client/server environment
Common tasks for a Network Operating System:
A server is a ro_ _ _ _ computer that is used to se_ _ _ _ _ the needs of multiple cl_ _ _ _ _ within a ne_ _ _ _ _.
A server is a robust computer that is used to service the needs of multiple clients within a network.
OS that dominates the personal computer world, offering a graphical user interface (GUI), virtual memory management, multitasking, and support for many peripheral devices
Windows
OS features a graphical user interface (GUI) that utilizes windows, icons, and all applications that run on a Macintosh computer have a similar user interface.
Mac
A OS freely distributed open source operating system that runs on a number of hardware platforms.
Linux
Operating systems have several similarities:
G_ _ Interface
GUI Interface
Operating systems have several similarities:
Standard “l_ _ _ and f_ _ _” characteristics
Standard “look and feel” characteristics
Operating systems have several similarities:
Mul_ _ hre _ _ng capabilities
Multithreading capabilities
Operating systems have several similarities:
Mul_ _ as _ _g capabilities
Multitasking capabilities
Operating systems have several similarities:
Ability to fu_ _ io with most hardware
Ability to function with most hardware
Differences between desktop operating systems are typically related to availability and how much can be accomplished using the GUI:
True or False? Windows and MAC OS users can’t perform the majority of tasks through the GUI.
False
Differences between desktop operating systems are typically related to availability and how much can be accomplished using the GUI:
True or False? Linux and UNIX users most understand the use of CLI to perform some tasks.
True
The code for an operating systems will be either open source or proprietary:
_______ applications can be read and modified. Programmers openly share code with other programmers. Linux distributions are like this.
Open source
The code for an operating systems will be either open source or proprietary:
________ application cannot be read or modified. ________ software agreements restrict the use of the software, identifying where and hen the software me be used.
Proprietary
Attributes of NOS
True or False? A NOS has much of the same functionality as a desktop operating system.
True
Attributes of NOS
True or False? Determining the number of users that a server can’t support depends on factors such as the hardware specifications, the network operating system, and physical demands on the system.
False
Attributes of NOS
True or False? A NOS will normally remain stable when the number of users is low, but the process may become slow.
False
The most common network operating systems include:
N_ _ _ _ _ Netware
Novell Netware
The most common network operating systems include:
Mi_ _ _ _ _ _ _ Wi_ _ _ _ _ Server
Microsoft Windows Server
The most common network operating systems include:
Li _ _ _
Linux
The most common network operating systems include:
U_ _ _
UNIX
Determine operating system based on costumer needs:
True or False? Select the proper operating system to meet the needs of your customer, gain as much information about the customer’s daily activities as possible.
True
Determine operating system based on costumer needs:
True or False? Once you have a thorough understanding of what the customer needs, you still can’t successfully select appropriate software and hardware to satisfy existing and future requirements.
False
What Does Your Customer Require?
True or False?
To identify applications that customers will use and ensure compatibility.
When selecting hardware and software, the needs of your customer should come first. Remain neutral and listen to the needs of your customer before deciding on any computer hardware or software solution.
True
Explore customer needs by asking the following types of questions:
True or False?
What general office applications, such as word processing, spreadsheets, or presentation software, does your customer require?
True
Explore customer needs by asking the following types of questions:
True or False?
What graphics, such as , Flash, does your customer require?
False
Explore customer needs by asking the following types of questions:
True or False?
What animation, such as Photoshop or illustrator, does your customer require?
False
Explore customer needs by asking the following types of questions:
True or False?
What business applications, such as accounting, contact management, sales tracking or database, does your customer require?
True
Before recommending applications, you should review the existing operating systems and software applications that your customer is using. The following are some of the factors to consider:
True or False?
There is no need to know if compatibility is an issue.
False
Before recommending applications, you should review the existing operating systems and software applications that your customer is using. The following are some of the factors to consider:
True or False?
You should think which operating system is required for current applications.
True
Before recommending applications, you should review the existing operating systems and software applications that your customer is using. The following are some of the factors to consider:
True or False?
All applications will work with the existing hardware for sure.
False
Before recommending applications, you should review the existing operating systems and software applications that your customer is using. The following are some of the factors to consider:
True or False?
Think if any files have to be transferred between systems.
True
Before recommending applications, you should review the existing operating systems and software applications that your customer is using. The following are some of the factors to consider:
True or False?
Look if there is an issue with the format of the file systems involved.
True
Before recommending applications, you should review the existing operating systems and software applications that your customer is using. The following are some of the factors to consider:
True or False?
Applications that are either standalone or networked will not affect the existing operating systems and software applications that your customer is using.
False
True or False?
As an example, your customer may already have invested in Windows-based business applications. In this case, there would be no need to recommend any other operating system, such as Linux.
True
True or False?
As a technician, you should recommend a solution that will benefit your customer and be cost-effective. If the customer has not invested in any one solution, then you will have no choices for the recommended technology.
False
True or False?
Identify Minimum Hardware Requirements
Operating systems and applications have minimum hardware requirements that must be met for the computer to be functional. In some cases, the application requirements may exceed the requirements of the operating system. For the application to function properly, it will be necessary to satisfy any additional requirement.
True
True or False?
Identify Minimum Hardware Requirements
Meeting only the minimum requirements may be beneficial to your customer in the long term. Your customer may need to upgrade or purchase additional hardware.
False
Increasing the following are some common upgrades to the minimum requirements:
RAM c_ _ _ _ _ _ _
RAM capacity
Increasing the following are some common upgrades to the minimum requirements:
Hard drive s_ _ _
Hard drive size
Increasing the following are some common upgrades to the minimum requirements:
Processor s_ _ _ _
Processor speed
Increasing the following are some common upgrades to the minimum requirements:
Video card m_ _ _ _ _ and speed
Video card memory and speed
True or False?
Identify the equipment that your customer has in place when you are analyzing hardware requirements.
True
True or False?
If upgrades are required to meet minimum requirements, conduct a cost analysis to determine the best course of action.
True
True or False?
In some cases, it may not be necessary for the customer to purchase new equipment.
False
True or False?
In other cases, it may be cost-effective to not upgrade the existing equipment.
False
True or False?
Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) Most of operating systems have a hardware compatibility list (HCL) that can be found on the manufacturer’s website.
True
True or False?
Hardware Compatibility Lists provide a detailed inventory of hardware that has been tested and is known to work with the operating system.
True
True or False?
If the hardware already in place is on the list, the hardware may require upgrading.
False
True or False?
If a hardware component is not on the list, there will be no problems once installed.
False
