Cisco IT Essentials Chapter 5

Which of the following is NOT a function of an operating system?

• Control Hardware Access
• Manage Files and Folders
• Provide a User Interface
• Provide a way to browse the Internet

Which CPU architecture is required if you need to access more than 4GB of RAM?

• 32 bit (x86)
• 64 bit

Which of the following would NOT be an important specification to check to make sure to meet your operating systems minimum system requirement?

• Number of USB ports
• RAM
• Hard Disk Drive Size
• CPU Speed

During Windows OS installation what option should you pick if you want to do a "clean" install?

• Upgrade
• Custom(Advanced)

Which of the following is NOT a software tool that could help you move data from one OS installation to another?

• Windows Easy Transfer
• Windows User State Migration Tool
• Backup and Restore
• Windows Update

What is the smallest storage division on a hard disk drive?

• Sector
• Cluster
• Track
• Cylinder

What is the maximum number of primary partitions allowed when using the MBR partitioning system?

• 8
• 4
• 16
• 128

What is a primary partition?

• The partition that contains your operating system.
• The partition that you use to store data.
• A partition that is not used.
• An unusable part of the hard drive that Windows makes when you install it.

True or False? When a disk is formatted it is impossible to retrieve old data from it.

• False
• True

What is the difference between a Quick and a Full Format?

• A quick format it better because it is quicker.
• A full format is better because it is slower.
• A full format checks for bad sectors on the hard drive.
• A quick format checks for bad sectors on the hard drive.