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OPERATING SYSTEM INSTALLATION

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Multibooting is installing operating systems on multiple computers in the same room all at the same time.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

The purpose of a product key is to help avoid illegal product installations.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

The two types of file systems used for Windows are:

a)

FAT32

b)

NTFS

c)

Linux

d)

iOS

4.

What is a service pack?

a)

A collection of software updates.

b)

A form of spyware.

c)

A power mode designed to provide emergency power during a power outage.

d)

A collection of Desktop backgrounds, sounds and themes that you can find online and then download and install on your system.

5.

Typical installation is one of the installation method where default installation option provided by provider. Its only give (a)   function of software.

6.

Minimal installation is a second option of installation.The systems only comply with (a)   requirement for the software

7.

Custom installation criteria:

a)

moderate requirement

b)

not recommend for advance user

c)

used only several function

d)

high computer resorce

8.

Importance of operating system maintenance

a)

Reduces or avoids minor damage.

b)

Extend the life of the computer.

c)

Easy to use

d)

Extend the hardware life of a computer accessory.

e)

Prevent computers from experiencing minor or serious technical problems.

9.

(a)   .. are the required specifications a device must have in order to use certain hardware or software. •For example, a computer may require a specific I/O port to work with a peripheral device. A smartphone may need a specific operating system to run a particular app.

10.

Typical system requirements for a software program include:

a)

Minimum free storage space

b)

Operating system

c)

Minimum system memory (RAM)

d)

Minimum CPU or processor speed

e)

Minimum GPU or video memory

11.

List 4 system requirement for a hardware device.

4 lines
12.

Explain patches in operating system.

4 lines
13.

A (a)   is a text string that devices use to reference a particular computer network. These strings are, strictly speaking separate from the names of individual devices and the addresses they use to identify each other.

14.

List 4 types of operating system installation.

4 lines
15.

What types of installation media can be utilized for installation? Choose all correct answers

a)

DVD media

b)

Floppy disk sets

c)

CD media (space limit 700 Mb)

d)

Downloaded ISO images

16.
This option replaces your current version of Windows, but doesn't preserve your files, settings, and programs.
a)
BIOS
b)
Custom
c)
Update
d)
Upgrade
17.
It instruct the computer on how to perform a number of basic functions such as booting and keyboard control.
a)
BIOS
b)
Custom
c)
Update
d)
Upgrade
18.
The following are the benefits of formatting hard drive except one.
a)
Speed up your computer
b)
Fix malware and virus problems
c)
Get rid of outdated personal information
d)
Increase hard drive capacity
19.
Things that you need to do with your files before reformatting your computer.
a)
Backup
b)
Delete
c)
Erase
d)
Remove
20.
This option replaces your current version of Windows with Windows 7, and keeps your files, settings, and programs in place on your computer.
a)
Boot
b)
Custom
c)
Remove
d)
Upgrade
21.
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ Key is a specific software-based key for a computer program. It certifies that the copy of the program is original and was legally purchased
a)
Application
b)
Product
c)
Software
d)
Windows
22.
The following are the system recommended requirements before installing except one.
a)
1 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit processor 
b)
1 GB of system memory 
c)
High Definition Audio Device
d)
16 GB of available disk space
23.
Where can you find the devices that are installed in your computer?
a)
Device Manager
b)
Task Manager
c)
System Information
d)
System Setting
24.
Is the way a system is set up, or the assortment of components that make up the system.
a)
Booting
b)
Configuration
c)
Installing
d)
Reformatting
25.

List FOUR (4) basic options available for the installation of a new operating system:

4 lines