*Module 9 Study Guide

Some operating systems allow users to control a network and administer security. 

• True

• False

Operating systems on embedded computers use a multitasking operating system. 

• True

• False

A cold boot generally is faster than a warm boot.

• True

• False

When you purchase a computer or mobile device, it usually has an operating system and other tools installed. 

• True

• False

If thrashing occurs, try to exit the program. If that does not work, try a warm boot and then a cold boot. 

• True

• False

Not all computers and mobile devices have an operating system. 

• True

• False

An operating systems allow users to control a network and administer security. 

• True

• False

The start-up process is similar for large and small computers and mobile devices. 

• True

• False

The computer may run slower while it uses virtual memory. 

• True

• False

The kernel is an example of a nonresident instruction. 

• True

• False