Computer Systems and Software Worksheet

System UEFI/BIOS is:

• a type of software interface between the operating system and the firmware

• a hardware component of the computer

• an external device connected to the computer

• a type of computer virus

What is the number of hives or keys used in the Registry?

• Five.

• Three.

• Seven.

• Ten.

Who created Linux?

• Linus Torvalds.

• Bill Gates

• Steve Jobs

• Mark Zuckerberg

A server core is:

• a type of software that provides core functionalities for a server

• a physical component of a server that processes data

• a network protocol used to connect servers

• a security feature in server operating systems

What are device drivers?

• Software that allows hardware to communicate with the operating system

• Hardware components that store data

• Programs that protect against viruses

• Applications for editing documents

What is a reliability monitor? This tool is used to pinpoint when trouble started in the system and is found in the action center.

• A tool to monitor system reliability and pinpoint issues

• A software to enhance system performance

• A hardware component for system cooling

• An application for data backup

A live image is:

• a static photograph

• a moving picture

• a digital drawing

• a printed poster

What is a server role? This is a major function or service that a server performs.

• A server role is a major function or service that a server performs.

• A server role is a minor function or service that a server performs.

• A server role is unrelated to the functions or services of a server.

• A server role is a hardware component of a server.

A multiboot (dual boot) installation is:

• a single operating system installation

• an installation of multiple operating systems on a single computer

• a type of software update

• a method to increase computer speed

Locking a workstation is a security feature that can be done through what in Windows?

• Screen saver

• Task manager

• Control panel

• File explorer