MIDTERM EXAM

What is the primary responsibility of a system administrator?

• Developing software applications

• Managing and maintaining computer systems

• Designing websites

• Writing technical manuals

Which of the following is NOT a system administrator's responsibility?

• Network management

• Installing operating systems

• Troubleshooting user issues

• Writing computer games

What type of maintenance involves scheduling regular updates and backups?

• Preventive maintenance

• Reactive maintenance

• Crisis maintenance

• Predictive maintenance

What tool is often used by system administrators to automate repetitive tasks?

• Text editor

• Scripting languages

• Word processor

• Presentation software

System architecture refers to the:

• Physical design of a computer's hardware

• Organization of a system's components and their interactions

• Structure of a software program

• Design of network topologies

Which of the following is a key aspect of system architecture?

• User interface design

• CPU management

• File system organization

• Memory management

Which of the following is an open-source operating system?

• Windows

• macOS

• Linux

• Solaris

Which operating system uses the NTFS file system?

• Linux

• macOS

• Windows

• FreeBSD

Which operating system is known for its widespread use in servers?

• macOS

• Windows

• Linux

• iOS

The kernel of an operating system is responsible for:

• Managing hardware resources

• Handling user input

• Displaying user interfaces

• Creating applications