Which of the following is NOT an example of an operating system?

While browsing the Internet on a Windows 10 workstation, the Internet Explorer browser window hangs and stops responding. Which Task Manager tab would you use to end Internet Explorer? (Select two.)

Computers work by executing lists of instructions. Sometimes, computers need to run multiple lists of instructions at the same time.

What is another name for the instructions?

You are using a program that can run multiple operating systems and manage hardware and storage. What are you most likely using?

A user was working on a spreadsheet when the application became unresponsive. After waiting several minutes, the application is still unresponsive. Which of the following is the BEST action for the user to take?

Which of the following describes the firmware in gaming consoles, TVs, and smart cars?

On Windows, which application lets you add accounts, change passwords, manage power consumption, and personalize your computer's environment?

Joe, a bookkeeper, works in a cubicle environment and is often called away from his desk. Joe doesn't want to sign out of his computer each time he leaves.

Which of the following are the BEST solutions for securing Joe's workstation? (Select two).

Every Windows system has a database that stores setting changes such as switching the home page of your web browser. What is this called?

Backup software

Games console

Disk cleaner

Television

Antivirus software

Video card

Disk cleaners, antivirus software, backup tools, and file compressors are which kind of system software?

Which category of system software provides a platform for application software to run on?

Which kind of system software tells the computer how to communicate with peripherals, such as a printer or scanner?

Which kind of system software is preinstalled on electronic products like blenders, automobiles, and televisions?

You recently purchased a new sound card and installed it in a free PCI slot in your computer. You plug in your old speakers, but you don't get any sound. You have checked all cable connections, and they are secure. You have also ensured that the speaker volume is appropriately adjusted and isn't muted.

Which of the following BEST describes the next step you should perform?

As a member of the help desk administration team, you've been assigned to update the driver for the network adapter that is installed on most of the machines in your department. You have a copy of the latest driver on a USB flash drive. Which Windows utility will allow you to manually update this new driver?

Carrol purchased a new printer and attached it to her workstation with a USB cable. The printer is powered on, but the computer does not recognize the printer. Which of the following should Carrol do next to be able to send print jobs to the printer?

Which component gets things running until the operating system takes over?

You need to test a version of macOS but only have a Windows computer. What technology could you use?