Computer Fundamentals - CodeHS+

Which of the following is a task that the operating system is NOT responsible for?

• Manages hardware such as a mouse.

• Keeps track of files and folders.

• Supplies power to peripherals such as a printer.

• Secures the computer with user accounts and passwords.

Answer explanation

Nice work! The OS will communicate with the printer but will not supply power. The printer will have to be plugged in!

Which of the following is most commonly considered a mobile OS?

• Apple Macintosh

• Android

• Microsoft Windows

• Linux

Which type of operating system is permanently programmed into a hardware device?

• Embedded OS

• Firmware

• Mobile OS

• Hypervisor

Which is the most popular mobile OS out of the choices below?

• Chrome OS

• Blackberry

• Windows Phone

• Android

What is a server OS used for?

• Handling requests and supplying responses.

• Running multiple operating systems on a computer system.

• Performing one task, such as in an STM machine.

• Running a permanent system, like the timing controls in a washing machine.

True or False: Volatile storage is available only while the system is on and disappears when the system is turned off.

• True

• False

Which is an example of volatile storage?

• Hard Drive

• Flash Drive

• RAM

• SD Card

Answer explanation

Correct! The contents of RAM will disappear once the system is turned off.

Which storage option(s) require an Internet connection?

• Local Storage

• Cloud Storage

• Local Network Storage

• Local Network Storage and Cloud Storage

Which storage system(s) are scalable?

• NAS systems only

• NAS systems and File Servers

• File Servers only

• Hard Drives

Answer explanation

Way to go! NAS systems and file servers make sure of multiple hard drives which makes them scalable.

Which storage option or system is not designed for the sharing of storage between computers?

• Local Network Storage

• Cloud Storage

• File Servers

• Local Storage