ITF - System Software

Which is NOT an example of an operating system?

• Microsoft

• Windows

• Android

• Linux

You are using a program that can run multiple operating systems and manage hardware and storage. What are you most likely using?

• Hypervisor (Type 1)

• Solid State Drive

• An Embedded OS

• Network Attached Storage

A user was working on a spreadsheet when the application became unresponsive. After waiting several minutes, the application is still unresponsive. Which of the following is the BEST action for the user to take?

• Reinstall the application

• Repair the application

• Continue to wait

• Use Task Manager to end task

Which of the following describes the firmware in gaming consoles, TVs, and smart cars?

• Access control

• Device management

• Embedded OS

• Graphical User Interface

Joe, a bookkeeper, works in an office cubicle and is often called away from his desk. Joe doesn't want to sign out of his computer each time he leaves. Which of the following are the BEST solutions for securing Joe's workstation?

SELECT TWO

• Set a strong password

• Configure the screensaver to require a password

• Change the default account names and passwords

• Configure the screen lock to be applied after a short period of inactivity

• Apply multifactor authentication

What is the name of the Windows database that stores all settings changes?

• Operating system

• Embedded OS

• Computer system

• Registry

Which system software provides a platform for other application software to run on?

• Device drivers

• Operating system

• Firmware

• Utility software

Which kind of software tells a computer how to communicate with peripherals, such as printers or cameras?

• Device drivers

• Utility software

• Firmware

• Operating system

As a member of the help desk team, you've been assigned to update the driver for the network adapter that is installed on most of the machines in your department. Which Windows utility will allow you to manually update this new driver?

• Device Manager

• Internet Properties

• Network and Sharing Center

• Driver Manager

Which component initializes and checks hardware until the operating system takes over?

• Hypervisor

• BIOS

• CPU

• Memory