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WorksheetsCodeHS [Hover] Cybersecurity & AI - Unit 4 Review
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 2hrs 1mins
Which of the following is a task that the operating system is NOT repsonsible for?
Managers hardware such as a mouse
Keeps track of files and folders
Supplies power to peripherals such as a printer
Secures the computer with user accounts and passwords
Which of the following is a mobile device OS?
Apple Macintosh
Android
Microsoft Windows
Linux
Which type of operating system is permanently programmed into a hardware device?
Embedded OS
Firmware
Mobile OS
Hypervisor
What is the main difference between a command-line interface (CLI) and a graphical user interface (GUI)?
GUIs are faster than CLIs.
CLIs require typing text commands, while GUIs use icons and menus.
GUIs are more powerful than CLIs.
CLIs are only found on older computers.
What is the primary role of an operating system in the relationship between hardware and software?
To act as a translator between hardware and software, allowing them to interact effectively.
To replace the need for software entirely
To enable a direct connection between hardware and software.
To decrease the amount of hardware that is necessary to run software on a device.
Which of the following accurately describes the order of execution when using a computer?
1) User interacts with software
2) Software sends instructions to hardware
3) Operating system translates instructions
4) Hardware executes instructions
1) User interacts with operating system
2) Operating system sends instructions to software
3) Software translates instructions
4) Hardware executes instructions
1) User interacts with hardware
2) Hardware sends instructions to software
3) Software translates instructions
4) Operating system executes instructions
1) User interacts with software
2) Software sends instructions to operating system
3) Operating system translates instructions
4) Hardware executes instructions
Computers are made of transistors that can only be in two states, this is called ...
On/Off State
Binary
Yes/No State
Software/Hardware
Which of the following best describes the concept of abstraction in computing?
Hiding the complex inner workings of a computer to make it easier for users to interact with it.
Removing unnecessary data from a computer to improve performance.
Using multiple programming languages to simplify software development.
Encrypting data to protect it from unauthorized access.
What is the primary function of software in a computer system?
To physically connect hardware components together.
To provide a set of instructions that tell a computer what to do.
To protect the computer from all security threats.
To increase the speed of hardware components.
Which of the following best describes application software?
Software that tells the computer how to complete a specific task for the user.
Software that manages the computer’s hardware.
Software that protects the computer from malware.
Software that only allows the computer to boot up.
What is the role of system software in a computer?
It manages computer hardware and provides a platform for running applications.
It allows users to browse the internet.
It creates new applications for the user.
It only handles security and antivirus functions.
What is the function of device management in an operating system?
To control and coordinate all connected hardware devices.
To manage the internet connection.
To organize files and folders on the computer.
To optimize gaming performance.
Process management in an operating system is responsible for:
Controlling and executing multiple tasks (processes) efficiently.
Storing files and folders on a hard drive.
Managing the display settings of a monitor.
Installing new software applications.
The primary role of file system management in an operating system is:
Managing the network connections of a computer.
Controlling power usage in a laptop.
Organizing, storing, and retrieving files efficiently.
Preventing viruses from entering the system.
A Graphical User Interface (GUI) allows users to interact with a computer using:
Only typed text commands.
Morse code signals.
Handwritten instructions.
Windows, buttons, and icons.
How does a Command Line Interface (CLI) allow users to interact with a computer?
By using text-based commands entered line by line.
By touching the screen to open applications.
By clicking on icons and using a mouse.
By speaking commands into a microphone.
Which of the following is NOT a function of security management in an operating system?
Enforcing authentication and file permissions.
Encrypting data for protection.
Managing the layout of icons on the desktop.
Implementing firewalls to prevent unauthorized access.
Which feature of a file system is responsible for keeping track of changes in the system?
Compression
Encryption
Permissions
Journaling
True or False: A 32-bit operating system can usually be run on a 64-bit processor but the reverse is not true.
Which feature of a file system is responsible for decreasing the size of files and creating more storage space?
Encryption
Compression
Permissions
Naming Rules
Which of the following is NOT important when considering which operating system to use?
Hardware compability
Internet speed
User interface
Customizability
Which of the following is not interchangeable with the word “application”?
App
Hardware
Program
Software
Which of the following is a disadvantage of a single-platform application?
The performance of the application is not optimized for the platform.
There are more bugs and issues with the application.
There may be compatibility issues when a file is shared on the same platform.
Exposure of the application is limited.
What is the primary function of a file manager?
To create and edit documents like a word processor.
To allow users to view, open, move, and rename files.
To protect files from viruses and malware.
To increase the speed of the computer’s processor.
How would you categorize spreadsheet software such as Google Sheets?
Productivity Software
Collaboration Software
Business Software
