Operating Systems Quiz

Why does Windows prevent users from using certain special characters when naming a file?

• 
  Windows doesn't recognize files with any special characters in their names.

• Special characters have a different meaning to Windows and can cause confusion.

• Users might accidentally delete files with special characters in their names.

• Windows wants to limit the creativity of users when naming files.

All of the following are special characters that cannot be used when naming a file in Windows, EXCEPT?

• slashes

  \ / |

• colon

  :

• question mark

  ?

• hyphen

  -

What is the purpose of an operating system?

• A) To allow direct communication between the user and the computer by controlling hardware and applications.

• B) To determine what a computer can do by interacting with the hardware.

• C) To translate languages like Spanish, Swedish, or Chinese into ones and zeros.

• D) To download new programs and applications.

Why is it important to know your operating system before downloading a new program or application?

• A) To ensure that the program will be compatible with your computer's hardware.

• B) To make sure the program is available for free.

• C) To find out if the program is designed for touch screens.

• D) To enable direct communication with your computer.

All of the following are OS, EXCEPT?

• MacOS

• Windows 10

• Microsoft Office

• Android

Where can you find the Taskbar in Windows 10?

• A) At the top of the computer screen.

• B) On the left side of the computer screen.

• C) At the bottom of the computer screen.

• D) On the right side of the computer screen.

You can identify a shortcut on the Desktop by looking for an icon with a small ____ in the bottom left hand corner.

What is the purpose of a file extension?

• A) To help organize files into folders

• B) To identify what the file is about

• C) To determine the program used to open the file

• D) To compress the file and save space

Why is it important to keep the file extension intact when renaming a file?

• A) To ensure the file is stored in the correct folder

• B) To prevent the file from being accidentally deleted

• C) To maintain the integrity of the file's data

• D) To allow the computer to recognize the file type

There are different formats and file extensions for storing the same kind of data because they do it differently. Some formats sacrifice ____ for smaller file sizes, while others prioritize high-quality but take up more space.