Question 1 Points: 10 out of 10
A complete operating system that works on a desktop computer, notebook computer, or mobile computing device is a STANDALONE
Question 2 Points: 10 out of 10
An operating system that allows a single user to work on two or more programs at the same time is what type of OS?
Question 3 Points: 10 out of 10
A single machine (server) that allows multiple users to access that machine simultaneously must have what type of OS installed?
Question 4 Points: 0 out of 10
Which of the following is not considered a utility program?
Question 5 Points: 10 out of 10
All operating systems are bundled with the same list of system utilities.
Question 6 Points: 10 out of 10
The only system utilities available are those bundled with the OS.
Question 7 Points: 10 out of 10
Which is the OS that can be obtained for free or at a much lower price than other major operating systems?
Question 8 Points: 30 out of 30
Part 1: 10 out of 10
Part 2: 10 out of 10
Part 3: 10 out of 10
You currently have a PC with Windows Vista installed. Which of the following statements would hold true in a decision to upgrade to Windows 8 (or the latest version available)?
It can be loaded on a hardware configuration I currently have without upgrading any of the current hardware on your PC. ___
The upgrade is free. __
There should be a very limited learning curve to become familiar with Windows 8.___
Question 9 Points: 10 out of 10
The term used for a device that combines the screen size (5- to 6.9-inch) and functions of a tablet with several features of a phone is
Question 10 Points: 10 out of 10
If you intend to use your cell phone only for phone calls and for texting, what would you consider the most significant factor to consider in purchasing a smartphone?
Question 11 Points: 40 out of 40
Part 1: 10 out of 10
Part 2: 10 out of 10
Part 3: 10 out of 10
Part 4: 10 out of 10
Which of the following are considered jobs that an operating system must perform?
Direct management of the browsers and email programs employed by the user __
Management of memory and storage __
Control of the user interface between the user and the machine __
Management of a user’s calendar of events and tasks __
Question 12 Points: 10 out of 10
Which of the following is not considered a job that an operating system must perform?
Question 13 Points: 10 out of 10
Manufacturers of peripheral hardware devices include special software utilities to help the operating system send commands to the hardware devices.
Question 14 Points: 10 out of 10
What type of program allows a user to copy or back up selected files or an entire hard disk to another storage medium?
Question 15 Points: 10 out of 10
An operating system is considered to be SYSTEM SOFTWARE.
Question 16 Points: 10 out of 10
What is the most significant issue that needs to be addressed when ensuring the proper functioning of a computer?
Question 17 Points: 10 out of 10
Which OS has the largest library of applications compatible across many different computing platforms?
Question 18 Points: 10 out of 10
Which major OS has more reported security breaches?
Question 19 Points: 10 out of 10
Which of the following reasons may be given for Microsoft’s Windows OS being the most widely used?