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Mod 1.3 Part 1

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

Windows Phone

b)

Apple iOS

c)

Android

d)

Blackberry

e)

Raspberry

2.

Which option is NOT among the basic functions of an operating system?

a)

Display folder and file directories for data management.

b)

Facilitate communication between different hardware components.

c)

Provide a graphical interface between the computer and the user.

d)

Provide productivity applications such as word processing and spreadsheets.

3.

Which type of operating system is most likely to be found on a Mac?

a)

OS X

b)

Windows

c)

Linux

d)

Chrome OS

e)

Vinyl OS

4.

What needs to be installed on a PC to manage computer hardware and software resources?

a)

Licensed software

b)

Operating system

c)

Productivity software

d)

Application software

e)

Flappy Bird

5.

Which two systems are considered to be open source operating systems?

a)

Mac and Windows

b)

Linux and Windows

c)

Chrome OS and Mac

d)

Linux and Chrome OS

e)

Pepsi and Coke

6.

What one file system feature does Windows, Mac OS, and Linux all share with each other?

a)

The hierarchical structure

b)

Bit-level compatibility

c)

Limited security settings

d)

Inodes

e)

Handsomeness

7.

What is a characteristic of an open source software license?

a)

You can download it from the Internet directly and use it without any restrictions.

b)

It is intended for commercial purpose and must be registered within a certain timeframe.

c)

You have the ability to access the code and have the right to modify it.

d)

It is provided on a trial basis for a limited time, after which the full version must be purchased.

e)

It will tell you it's life story if you have the time to sit on the bench and listen to it.

8.

The difference between a graphical user interface and a command line interface is:

a)

GUI uses images and text in its interface while CLI uses only text-based commands.

b)

CLI uses images and text in its interface while GUI uses only text-based commands.

c)

Both interfaces are virtually the same, only save states are different

d)

CLI is more widely used by home users

e)

IC what you did there, gum is GUI

9.

Responsibilities of operating systems include all EXCEPT:

a)

Provide tools for the user to manage directories, allowing them to create directories and move/copy files between them

b)

Provide logs to record system events or trigger alerts

c)

Drive the computer hardware and user drivers to make each component work

d)

Provide power to the different components, ensuring functionality

10.

Embedded systems have which TWO characteristics?:

a)

They are dynamic environments that can be replaced

b)

They are typically used for a very specific function

c)

Firmware is used in an embedded system for interacting with the device hardware.

d)

Run common software such as word-processing applications

e)

Are often involved in human trafficking, especially in Florida

11.

What is meant by virtualization in terms of operating systems?

a)

A single computer runs a single operating system at one time

b)

Multiple operating systems can be installed and run simultaneously on a single computer

c)

PC system components, storage devices, and network controllers have their own firmware

d)

Programming code used to design the software is freely available

e)

There is virtually an OS on virtually everything

12.

Which TWO situations would benefit from virtualization?

a)

Virtual labs to test viruses

b)

Developing software under different operating systems or constraints

c)

Writing essay papers in a collegiate environment

d)

Playing a PC game that needs a certain graphics card

e)

Doing laundry on a Sunday morning

13.

Which TWO operating systems are primarily a mobile OS?

a)

Windows 10

b)

OS X

c)

iOS

d)

Android

e)

Atacotruck

14.

1.2 Review: Which of these are ergonomic issues? (select multiple)

a)

Proper keyboard and mouse placement

b)

Sitting position at a desk

c)

Monitor placement

d)

Number of kittens on the internet

e)

Memory usage

15.

1.2 Review: A monitor should be placed...

a)

with the top of the monitor at or slightly below eye level

b)

with the bottom of the monitor at or slightly below eye level

c)

center of the monitor directly above chin level

d)

pressed against one's eyes

16.

1.2 Review: Where should feet be placed when using a computer?

a)

Flat on the floor

b)

Propped up at a 45 degree angle on a 4 inch ledge

c)

One foot should be placed under the other leg

d)

On the outside ridge of the each foot

e)

Resting comfortably on a kitten (or puppy)

17.

1.1 Review: A device that connects to the system unit and allows you to interact with it.

a)

Personal Computer

b)

Peripheral

c)

A cute kitten

d)

Processor

e)

Software

18.

1.1 Review: What determines how many applications run simultaneously and process large amounts of data quickly?

a)

CPU speed

b)

System memory

c)

Capacity of main storage

d)

Sound card

e)

Lots of luck