Modern Operating Systems

One of the capabilities of operating systems: Two or more users have individual accounts that allow them to work with programs and peripheral devices at the same time.

• Multi-user

• multiprocessing

• multitasking

• multithreading

One of the capabilities of operating systems: The computer is capable of operating multiple applications at the same time.

• multi-user
• multitasking
• multiprocessing
• multi-threading

One of the capabilities of operating systems: The operating system can support two or more CPUs.

• multi-user
• multitasking
• multiprocessing
• multi-threading

One of the capabilities of operating systems: A program can be broken into smaller parts that are loaded as needed by the operating system. This feature allows different parts of a program to be run at the same time.

• multi-tasking
• multi-threading
• multiprocessing
• multi-user

What is not one of the basic functions of an operating system? 

• Manage applications
• Tracking the date and time
• Provide a user interface
• Control hardware access

A user interface made up of a command prompt is called: 

• Graphical User Interface
• Super User Interface
• Command Line Interface
• Command User Interface

A user interface where the user interacts with menus and icons is called: 

• Graphical User Interface
• Graphical Super Interface
• Command Line Interface
• Command Super Interface

Which is NOT a characteristic of desktop operating systems? 

• It supports a single user
• It runs single-user applications
• It supports print servers 
• It shares files and folders on a small network with limited security

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of a Network operating system? 

• It is for use in a SOHO environment
• It provides increased security compared to desktop operating systems
• It runs multi-user applications
• It supports multiple users

What should be done prior to performing an operating system upgrade? 

• unplug the computer
• backup data
• create a folder on the desktop with user data
• check your email