Module 4

An operating system is also called a(n) _____.

• platform

• utility

• desktop

• version

What does an operating system provide so you can interact with a device?

• graphical user interface

• file storage

• flash drive

• platform

Which of the following operating systems includes a virtual assistant?

• macOS

• Linux

• UNIX

• Chrome OS

Which of the following operating systems would allow a user to add functionality and sell or give away their versions?

• Linux

• macOS

• Windows

• UNIX

_____ contains the instructions your computer or device needs to run programs and apps.

• spreadsheet

• data file

• file extension

• executable file

Samantha has a file named vacation.jpg. What type of file is it?

• Microsoft Word document

• text file

• graphics file

• webpage

How is an executable file different from a data file?

• Unlike a data file, you can manipulate an executable file.

• Unlike a data file, executable files contain numbers, words and pictures.

• Unlike a data file, you cannot open and read executable files.

• Unlike a data file, executable files can be used for a presentation.

What is the main purpose of an operating system?

• to create data files you can edit

• to coordinate the resources and activities on a computer

• to display the content of webpages

• to create apps and other programs

When Liam went to print his presentation, the boot process established the connection to the printer, sent the presentation to the printer, and let other software know the printer was busy.

• True

• False

What is the most common type of volatile memory?

• read-only memory (ROM)

• flash memory

• random access memory (RAM)

• hard disk