Semester 1 Exploring Computer Science Study Guide 25/26

Front

Which of the following is a task that the operating system is NOT responsible for? Manages hardware such as a mouse., Keeps track of files and folders., Supplies power to peripherals such as a printer., Secures the computer with user accounts and passwords.

Back

Supplies power to peripherals such as a printer.

Front

Which is the most popular mobile OS out of the choices below? Chrome OS, Blackberry, Windows Phone, Android

Back

Android

Front

Which of the following is most commonly considered a mobile OS? Options: Apple Macintosh, Android, Microsoft Windows, Linux

Back

Android

Front

What is a server OS used for?

Back

Handling requests and supplying responses.

Front

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

Back

Firmware

Front

Which is a disadvantage of Mac operating systems?

Back

Computers that run Mac OS can be expensive.

Front

What does GUI stand for?

Back

Graphical User Interface

Front

What does “open source” mean in the context of Linux being an open source operating system?

Back

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

Front

Which feature of a file system is responsible for keeping track of changes in the system? Options: Compression, Encryption, Permissions, Journaling

Back

Journaling

Front

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

Back

Microsoft Windows