Operating Systems and Software

Which of the following is a task that the operating system is NOT responsible for?

• Manages hardware such as a mouse.

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  Keeps track of files and folders.

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  Supplies power to peripherals such as a printer.

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  Secures the computer with user accounts and passwords.

Which of the following is most commonly considered a mobile OS?

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  Apple Macintosh

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  Android

• Microsoft Windows

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  Linux

Which type of operating system is permanently programmed into a hardware device?

• Embedded OS

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  Firmware

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  Mobile OS

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  Hypervisor

Which is the most popular mobile OS out of the choices below?

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  Chrome OS

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  Blackberry

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  Windows Phone

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  Android

What is a server OS used for?

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  Handling requests and supplying responses.

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  Running multiple operating systems on a computer system.

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  Performing one task, such as in an STM machine.

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  Running a permanent system, like the timing controls in a washing machine.

Which OS is currently the most popular for desktops and laptops?

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  Microsoft Windows

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  Apple Macintosh

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  Linux

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  Penguin

What does GUI stand for?

• Gallery Used Ideas

• Gradual User Images

• Graphical User Interface

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  Graphic Unity Icons

Which is a disadvantage of Mac operating systems?

• Poor security features.

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  Not much memory.

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  Too many different active versions.

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  Computers that run Mac OS can be expensive.

Linux is an open source operating system. What does “open source” mean?

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  It means that it is free.

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  It means that anyone can view, copy and then change the source code.

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  It means that there are over 600 versions available.

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  It means that it comes with unlimited support.

Which feature of a file system is responsible for keeping track of changes in the system?

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  Compression

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     Encryption

• 1. Permissions

• Journaling