J277) 1.5 Operating systems 2

What is the primary purpose of user management in modern operating systems?

• To allow multiple users to share the same settings and preferences

• To enable each user to have their own preferences and settings

• To restrict access to the operating system

• To ensure all users have the same access rights

What is a roaming profile in a client-server network?

• A profile that restricts user settings to a single computer

• A profile that allows users to customise settings that follow them across different computers

• A profile that ensures all users have the same desktop and settings

• A profile that limits access to certain files and programs

What does a file extension, such as .pptx, indicate?

• The size of the file

• The type of data stored in the file

• The application that should be used to open the file

• The date the file was created

What is the effect of file fragmentation on a hard disk?

• It speeds up file access times

• It organises files into folders automatically

• It causes files to be stored in non-contiguous spaces, slowing access times

• It deletes unnecessary files to free up space

How does the operating system present files and folders to the user?

• As a physical representation on the hard disk

• As a logical structure for user convenience

• As a list of file names only

• As a series of binary codes

What is the main advantage of a fixed profile in a network environment?

• It allows users to personalise their settings

• It ensures consistency in desktop and settings for all users

• It provides more storage space for each user

• It enhances security by restricting access to certain files

Which of the following actions can a user perform on files using the operating system?

• Only view files

• Rename, delete, copy, and move files

• Only delete files

• Only copy files

In a client-server network, who typically manages login requests?

• The individual user

• The network administrator

• The operating system

• The hardware manufacturer

What is the role of the operating system in file management?

• To create files automatically

• To provide a user interface for managing files

• To delete files without user permission

• To encrypt all files by default

What does a fixed profile ensure in a networked environment?

• Users can change their settings on any computer

• All users have the same desktop and settings

• Users have different access rights to files

• Users can install any software they choose