Using an OS

Which of these terms refers to the part of an operating system that provides the interface between the OS itself and the user?

• drivers

• GUI

• shell

• CLI

What is the main difference between 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems, from a user's standpoint?

• 64-bit operating systems are much faster

• Some 32-bit applications won't run on a 64-bit OS.

• 32-bit operating systems can run 64-bit software, but in a reduced-functionality mode.

• 64-bit operating systems can address much more RAM.

Which of these is a basic function of an operating system?

• Provide an interface between the user and the computer.

• Provide an interface between applications and hardware.

• Monitor/configure system health and functionality.

• Provide data management.

Which of these operating systems is widely used as a server OS?

• macOS

• Android

• Linux

• iOS

Devices like televisions or industrial equipment do not have operating systems.

• True

• False

Which of these is not a required component of virtualization?

• Hardware

• Specialized virtualization software

• Hypervisor

• Guest operating system

Which of these refers to a hypervisor that runs directly on hardware and doesn't require a host operating system?

• Type I

• Type II

Which of these is a common use for virtualization?

• Providing a safe environment to study malware

• Training technicians on legacy software

• Developing software for specific applications

• Gaming

A company has some essential software that it must use daily. The software will not run on the most updated version of Windows 10. What should the company do?

• Hire a software developer to update the application.

• Wait for Microsoft to issue a fix for the application.

• Roll back all of the updated machines to an earlier build of Windows.

• Run the software in a virtual machine.

Which of these is a primary difference between Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 Pro?

• Windows 10 Pro has a higher RAM limit.

• Windows 10 Home has support for DirectX, while Windows 10 Pro does not.

• Windows 10 Home uses the Start Screen instead of the Start Menu.

• Windows 10 Pro machines are able to join a corporate domain; Windows 10 Home machines are not.