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OPERATING SYTEMS

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following are operating systems?

a)

Ubuntu

b)

Kali

c)

Windows 10

d)

Windows Server

e)

All of the above

2.

Which of the following are tools used to optimize Windows?

a)

Disk Defragmenter

b)

Paint 3D

c)

Disk Cleanup

d)

Media Player

3.

RAM is a term used to describe?

a)

A woolly animal with horns that will knock you over if you let it

b)

Really Awesome Memory

c)

Random Access Memory

d)

Very RAndom Memory

4.

A page file is a file is a file that is used to?

a)

To store data before a computer chooses to store it in RAM

b)

Just like a page on a book, except it's on a computer operating system

c)

A file that is used to store data once your RAM is completely full

d)

A file that is created when the operating system reboots

5.

Operating systems act as?

a)

An interface between the end user, and the computer hardware

b)

A filing system

c)

A bridge between networks

6.

When considering purchasing an Operating System you should (choose 2)

a)

Look at the licensing fees, terms and conditions

b)

Consider whether it meets the hardware and software needs of the environment

c)

Pick the one with the prettiest graphical user interface

7.

Memory management is:

a)

Is looking at how memory sets dates on it's calendar

b)

The way memory conducts itself in public

c)

The process of deleting old files

d)

The process of allocating resources to programs

8.

Process scheduling works by

a)

Making sure that the standard operating procedures in an organization are followed

b)

By aligning chips on a motherboard

c)

By allocating CPU processing time

d)

By making sure punch cards are filled out

9.

Software updates are important

a)

Only apply to operating systems

b)

Patches and fixes that are applied to a vulnerable system

c)

Should only be applied when, or if you decide to

d)

Come in threes

10.

Windows update is a

a)

Service which all organizations offer

b)

An update service provided by Microsoft, which patches just the Windows Operating System

c)

An update service provided by Microsoft, which patches Windows, and many of the critical drivers, and applications which run on the operating system

d)

Is an update service for Linux operating systems

11.

Unnecessary tools and utilities that load when Windows boots up should?

a)

Be left alone

b)

Should be checked to see how, and why they are running

c)

Should be removed with great care

12.

De fragmentation is the process of taking

a)

Deleting old irrelevant files

b)

Archiving fragmented files

c)

Files which have been fragmented on a hard drive, and placing them back into a logical order

d)

Clearing your RAM out

13.

Windows Defender is a

a)

Tool which is used for detecting and removing malware

b)

Tool used to display system information

c)

Tool that optimizes memory usage

d)

Tool that can be used instead of CHKDSK to check for errors on a hard drive

14.

True or False. Organizations should never keep a record of the license keys kept on their networks

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Windows Server is

a)

An operating system designed to look after it's own business

b)

An operating system which can be used like Windows 10

c)

Is a network operating system, which is designed to administer networks

16.
A(n) ______________________ is the most important software that runs on a computer.
a)
Operating System
b)
Windows
c)
Anti Virus
d)
iOS