Question 1 : A single machine (server) that allows multiple users to access that machine simultaneously must have what type of OS installed?
A) Single-user/single-tasking
B) Single-user/multitasking
C) Multiuser
D) Multiprocessing
Question 2 :A complete operating system that works on a desktop computer, notebook computer, or mobile computing device is a __________ operating system.
A) standalone
B) network
Question 3 : True or false? The only system utilities available are those bundled with the OS.
A) True
B) False
Question 4 : You currently have a PC with Windows Vista installed. Would the following statement hold true in a decision to upgrade to Windows 10 (or the latest version available)? Select Yes or No
It can be loaded on a hardware configuration I currently have without upgrading any of the current hardware on my PC. Yes
The upgrade is free. Yes
There should be a very limited learning curve to become familiar with Windows 8. No
Yes:Incorrect. Hardware configurations that support Vista may need to be upgraded in order for Windows 7 or 8 to be installed.
No:Correct. There are rigorous system requirements for the latest versions of Windows, possibly requiring hardware upgrades to maintain performance.
No: There are rigorous system requirements for the latest versions of Windows, possibly requiring hardware upgrades to maintain performance.
Question 5 : The term used for a device that combines the screen size (5 to 6.9inch) and functions of a
tablet with several features of a phone is __________.
A) Android
B) Symbian
C) phablet
D) smartphone
Question 6 : Is the following considered a job that an operating system must perform? Select Yes or No.
Management of memory and storage
A) Yes
B) No
Question 7 : What type of program allows a user to copy or back up selected files or an entire hard disk to another storage medium?
A) Operating system
B) System utility
C) Application
D) Firmware
Question 8 : An operating system is considered to be __________.
A) computer hardware
B) application software
C) system software
D) memory
Question 9 : Which major OS has more reported security breaches?
A) Apple's OS X
B) Microsoft's Windows 7
C) Google's Android
Question 10 : Which OS has the largest library of applications compatible across many different computing platforms?
A) Apple's OS X
B) Linux
C) Microsoft's Windows