Computing Systems

What are the functions of an operating system?

• Scheduling Tasks

• Running Applications

• Controlling input and output devices

• Interfaces between user and computer

• All of the above

What does URL stand for?

• uniform relocation level

• uniform resource locator

• umbrella resource level

• uniform revenue locator

Which of the following is an operating system?

• Apple IOS

• Mac OS

• Linux

• Windows

• All of the Above

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of a home or private network?

• More reliable

• Normally free access

• Better security

What of the following is NOT a disadvantage of public WIFI?

• Slower and less reliable

• More advertising

• Less secure

• Convenient

What is phishing?

• a computer program that detects, prevents, and takes action to disarm or remove malicious software programs

• unsolicited junk email or online communication that is sent to a large number of recipients

• an attempt to steal sensitive information

What is antivirus software?

• a computer program that detects, prevents, and takes action to disarm or remove malicious software programs

• unsolicited junk email or online communication that is sent to a large number of recipients

• an attempt to steal sensitive information

What is spam?

• a computer program that detects, prevents, and takes action to disarm or remove malicious software programs

• unsolicited junk email or online communication that is sent to a large number of recipients

• an attempt to steal sensitive information

Which of the following are examples of peripherals?

• Scanner

• Printer

• USB Flash Drive

• All of the above

What does USB stand for?

• Unilateral Serial Bus

• United Serial Bus

• Universal Serial Bus

• Universal Site Bus