Operating Systems Quiz

You are setting up a new computer system for a research lab. The lab needs an OS that can handle multiple users and allows for secure file sharing across various departments. Scenario: The system should prioritize multitasking and support user-level permissions for accessing files. Which type of operating system would be the most suitable in this scenario?

• Single-tasking OS

• Network OS

• Embedded OS

• Real-time OS

You are working in a corporate environment that has a mix of Windows 10 versions across different departments. One of your colleagues is having issues with a certain Windows feature, which is available only in the Pro edition, but they are using the Home edition. Scenario: Your task is to advise them on what needs to be done to gain access to this feature. What would be the best approach?

• Upgrade their system to Windows 10 Enterprise

• Downgrade their system to an older Windows version

• Upgrade their system to Windows 10 Pro

• Reinstall Windows 10 Home with additional features

A graphic design company primarily uses Mac OS X systems. One of the designers recently reported that after installing new third-party software, their system became unstable and frequently crashes. Scenario: You need to suggest a troubleshooting step that would help identify and fix the problem. What is the first step you should recommend?

• Reinstall the operating system

• Run the Disk Utility and repair permissions

• Disable the third-party software and run in safe mode

• Format the hard drive and restore from a backup

An app development company is building a mobile application that should run on a wide range of devices. The app must maintain compatibility across various Android versions and device manufacturers. Scenario: The development team needs to test the app on different Android versions without owning multiple physical devices. What would be the best approach to achieve this?

• Use Android's built-in app store to test on live devices

• Purchase multiple physical devices with different Android versions

• Use an Android emulator that can simulate different OS versions and devices

• Test the app on a single device and assume compatibility

A corporate IT department is responsible for deploying hundreds of machines with identical configurations for new employees. To streamline the process, the team decides to create a standard 'Golden Image' to use for all new system setups. Scenario: What should the IT team ensure before finalizing the Golden Image?

• The image should include specific user data for each employee

• The image should include the basic OS, security patches, and required applications

• The image should be kept outdated to avoid potential bugs from new updates

• The image should be customized for each department based on their needs

You are responsible for managing a server that runs a critical application requiring high uptime. The server OS must be capable of running background processes without interruptions. Scenario: Which feature of modern operating systems would best support this requirement?

• Multi-threading

• Single-user mode

• Command-line interface

• Graphical user interface

A user in your organization reports slow performance on their Windows 10 machine. Upon investigation, you notice several unnecessary startup applications running in the background. Scenario: What would be the best method to improve the system's performance without reinstalling Windows?

• Reinstall Windows 10

• Use Task Manager to disable startup applications

• Upgrade the hardware (e.g., RAM, SSD)

• Turn off all system updates

A team member wants to use their Mac for video editing, but the performance has been sluggish. They are unaware of the system resources being used. Scenario: What built-in Mac OS X tool can they use to monitor system resources such as CPU, memory, and disk usage in real-time?

• Terminal

• Activity Monitor

• Finder

• Disk Utility

A company is developing a new Android app that requires background location tracking, even when the app is not in use. However, newer versions of Android have introduced restrictions on background services to preserve battery life. Scenario: How should the development team address this issue to comply with the latest Android OS requirements?

• Continue using background services without any changes

• Use Android's JobScheduler or WorkManager for background tasks

• Request the user to disable battery optimization manually

• Install a custom ROM to bypass restrictions

The IT department is tasked with rolling out hundreds of systems for new hires across multiple offices. They plan to use a 'Golden Image' for deployment. Scenario: What is the key benefit of using a Golden Image for this purpose?

• It allows each machine to have completely different configurations

• It ensures that all machines have identical OS, applications, and configurations, reducing setup time

• It enables each employee to install their preferred operating system

• It eliminates the need for system updates in the future