Operating Systems

An OS provides a common environment within which software applications can run.

• True

• False

MacOS is installed on

• servers

• workstations and laptops

• smartphones and tablets

• modems

This type of operating system is designed to be used over wireless networks.

• server

• workstation

• mobile

• UNIX

An embedded operating system performs this type of function.

• General purpose

• Specific and limited

• Algebraic

• Root

What shortcut reopens previously closed tabs in a web browser?

• SHIFT + T

• CTRL + SHIFT + T

• F5

• CTRL + N

In a computer, each hardware component requires a device driver to work.

• True

• False

A savvy computer user who needs to process computer commands quickly and efficiently would likely use a

• GUI

• CLI

• PDA

• Chromebook

There is no difference between versions and editions of Windows? 

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT an example of an open source OS?

• UNIX

• Windows

• Linux

A(n) ________ OS  means that the user must purchase a license to install and use the OS software on a device.

• open source

• commercial

• proprietary

• mobile