Week 5: Test your understanding part 1

MacOS is the operating system developed by ________.

• Apple

• Microsoft

• Google

• Linux

Which of the following two operating systems are used most frequently on tablets?

• Windows and iOS

• Windows and Android

• Android and iOS

• BlackBerry and Windows

Most supercomputers use the ________ operating system.

• UNIX

• Linux

• Windows

• iOS

Which of the following is the first step in the boot process?

• The BIOS is activated by turning on the computer.

• The BIOS checks that all devices are operational.

• The OS is loaded into RAM.

• Configuration and customization settings are checked.

The basic input/output system (BIOS) is stored on a ________ chip.

• ROM

• CPU

• RAM

• CMOS

Which of the following is NOT a capability of UNIX?

• It is multiuser.

• It is multitasking.

• It is a network OS.

• It is only for supercomputers.

Using hard disk space to temporarily store data or instructions from RAM is referred to as the ________.

• spool

• interrupt sequencer

• compressor

• virtual memory

Each device attached to your computer has a special program called a(n) ________ that enables the device and operating system to communicate with each other.

• device driver

• translator

• interpreter

• device configurator

The ________ of the operating system enables users to communicate with the computer system.

• window

• modem

• network adapter card

• user interface

During the boot process, the ____ is responsible for loading the operating system from the hard drive into RAM.