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Computer Fundamentals - CodeHS+

Authored by Stacy Bennett

Computers

9th Grade

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Computer Fundamentals - CodeHS+
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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!

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

Apple Macintosh

Android

Microsoft Windows

Linux

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

Embedded OS

Firmware

Mobile OS

Hypervisor

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

Chrome OS

Blackberry

Windows Phone

Android

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

True

False

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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.

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