FOC 3 Review

Which of the following is normally a feature of an operating system for personal computers?

• Allow multiple applications to share the computer hardware resources
• Support connections to networks
• All of these are normal features of an operating system
• Manage users and access rights

Operating systems might contain which of the following components?

• A command-line interface
• A graphical user interface
• A firewall and other security measures
• All of these are true

On which operating system was Android OS originally based?

• Linux
• iOS
• Mac OS X
• Windows

Which operating system is "open-source"?

• Linux
• Mac OS
• Windows
• iOS

Which of the following is NOT true about the first version of Windows?

• It was fast and reliable.
• It featured a graphical user interface.
• It was not a big seller
• It was slow, buggy, and unreliable

Creating multiple users on one computer can allow each user to have separate and private file areas.

• True
• False

Which detail can you usually find in the "system information" areas on Windows and Mac OS

• The name and version of your operating system
• The computer's CPU type and speed
• The amount of memory (RAM) you have on your computer
• All of these are found in system information

Why might you need to manage your file storage?

• To make sure you have enough room for your programs and data
• This is not necessary on modern computers
• To make sure your computer is fast enough to run applications
• To make sure your peripherals are working

What is an advantage of downloading an application for installation, instead of buying the setup program on a physical media (CD)?

• You are more likely to get the most up-to-date version of the software
• You can get the software right away without going to the store or waiting for the mail
• You can use online stores that help ensure the application is compatible with your computer
• All of these are advantages of downloading software

Windows and Mac OS allow you to shut down a program that is "stuck" or taking too much memory.

• True
• False