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4.2-Operating Systems

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In Task Management, what does the Processes tab do?

a)

Shows overall system utilization and stats

b)

Shows a list of background services

c)

Lets you switch to, start, or end an application

d)

Lists all users logged into the system

2.

Which of the following is a way to secure your workstation without signing out?

a)

Set a strong password

b)

Apply multifactor authentication

c)

Configure the screen saver to require a password

d)

Change default names and passwords

3.

This type of program can run multiple OS and manage hardware and storage.

a)

Network Attached Storage

b)

Hypervisor Type 1

c)

An Embedded OS

d)

Solid State Drive

4.

Which OS function has a steeper learning curve and can potentially break the system without careful use of its operations?

a)

Graphical user interface

b)

Application management

c)

Service management

d)

Command line interface

5.

The firmware in gaming consoles, TVs, and smart cars is

a)

Graphical User Interface

b)

Device management

c)

Embedded OS

d)

Access control

6.

In most operating systems, a running application is called a Module.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

On Windows, where can you add accounts, change passwords, manage your power, and personalize your computer environment?

4 lines
8.

If you have an unresponsive application, what is the best troubleshooting method to take?

a)

Wait on it

b)

Reinstall the application

c)

Use Task Manager to end the task

d)

Repair the application

9.

Which answer is a role of the OS that helps keep storage devices well organized and maintained?

a)

Application management

b)

Disk management

c)

Service management

d)

Windows update

10.

Name one type of operating system.

4 lines
11.

An Computer System is a database that stores setting changes such as switching the homepage of your web browser.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Which answer is a role of the OS that requires users to log in with their credentials before accessing sensitive info on the computer?

a)

Disk management

b)

Access Control/Protection

c)

Service management

d)

Windows update

13.

Which is NOT one of the main functions of an OS?

a)

Process/Memory management

b)

Device management

c)

Windows setting app

d)

Application management