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Domain 3.1 Tech+ U71

Total questions: 81

Worksheet time: 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What type of compression reduces file size without losing any data?

a)

Lossy

b)

Lossless

c)

Adaptive

d)

Variable

2.

Which common encryption standard is widely used for secure data protection?

a)

FTP

b)

AES

c)

HTTP

d)

SQL

3.

What is a significant limitation of the FAT32 file system?

a)

Incompatibility with Windows

b)

Lack of journaling for data integrity

c)

Limited to a 4 GB maximum file size

d)

Inability to support large files

4.

Which feature is supported by the EXT4 file system, commonly used in Linux, to ensure data integrity?

a)

Encryption

b)

Compression

c)

Journaling

d)

Permissions

5.

What is the primary purpose of folders or directories in an operating system?

a)

To execute programs

b)

To encrypt files

c)

To organize files in a hierarchical structure

d)

To compress data

6.

What does the "Read" permission allow a user to do with a file or directory?

a)

Modify its contents

b)

Delete the file

c)

View its contents

d)

Run it as a program

7.

What is the function of the "Execute" permission for a file?

a)

To view the file's contents

b)

To modify or delete the file

c)

To run the file as a program

d)

To change the file's name

8.

Which of the following symbols is typically prohibited in file names on Windows operating systems?

a)

-

b)

_

c)

@

d)

/

9.

What is the main function of File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (macOS)?

a)

To configure system settings

b)

To monitor system performance

c)

To navigate, open, and manage files and folders

d)

To protect against malicious software

10.

What are "services" often referred to as in an operating system context?

a)

Foreground processes

b)

User applications

c)

Background processes

d)

System drivers

11.

What is the role of the Print Spooler service?

a)

To host websites

b)

To manage print jobs sent to a printer

c)

To monitor system performance

d)

To convert files to unreadable formats

12.

Which characteristic best describes a "foreground process"?

a)

It is hidden from the user

b)

It typically supports background processes

c)

It is visible to the user

d)

It runs only at system startup

13.

Which part of the OS would the MOST likely represent?

a)

Disk Management

b)

File Management

c)

Application Management

d)

Process/Memory Management

e)

Service Management

14.

If I delete a file from the desktop, is it permanently deleted?

a)

Yes, it is gone forever

b)

No, it goes to the recycle bin which empties it

c)

No, it goes to the recycle bin and you have to empty the recycle bin

15.

What is the primary function of a device driver in a computer system?

a)

To store user data and applications.

b)

To translate commands between the operating system and hardware devices.

c)

To manage network connections and internet access.

d)

To provide a graphical user interface for the user.

16.

How are device drivers best described in their role of facilitating communication between hardware and the operating system?

a)

As storage units for system files.

b)

As security firewalls protecting hardware.

c)

As translators between hardware components and the OS.

d)

As power management utilities.

17.

When you connect a new printer to your computer, what specialized software is essential for the operating system to send correct print commands?

a)

Graphics card driver

b)

Network adapter driver

c)

Printer driver

d)

Sound card driver

18.

What is a key functionality of device drivers regarding hardware devices?

a)

To encrypt all data stored on the device.

b)

To ensure hardware devices function correctly and efficiently.

c)

To automatically back up all device data to the cloud.

d)

To provide a direct internet connection for the device.

19.

Why might device drivers need to be updated?

a)

To change the physical appearance of the hardware.

b)

To reduce the overall power consumption of the computer.

c)

To maintain compatibility with the operating system or add new features.

d)

To increase the storage capacity of the device.

20.

Which characteristic is typical of a Command Line Interface (CLI)?

a)

It relies heavily on visual interaction with windows and icons.

b)

Users interact by typing commands into a console or terminal.

c)

It is primarily designed for casual users with minimal technical knowledge.

d)

It is generally slower for executing tasks compared to a GUI.

21.

For which type of user is a Command Line Interface (CLI) particularly powerful and efficient for executing tasks quickly?

a)

Everyday home users.

b)

Graphic designers.

c)

System administrators and power users.

d)

Web browsers.

22.

What is a defining feature of a Graphical User Interface (GUI)?

a)

It requires users to memorize complex text commands.

b)

It is primarily used by system administrators for advanced tasks.

c)

It provides visual interaction through windows, icons, and menus.

d)

It is less user-friendly than a Command Line Interface.

23.

What is the function of the "Read-Only" file attribute?

a)

It makes the file invisible to standard directory listings.

b)

It marks the file for backup, indicating it has been changed.

c)

It prevents modification or deletion of the file.

d)

It indicates the file's format based on its extension.

24.

Which file attribute makes a file invisible to standard directory listings unless special settings are enabled?

a)

Archive

b)

Read-Only

c)

Hidden

d)

System

25.

What information does the "Date Created / Modified" file property track?

a)

The amount of disk space the file occupies.

b)

When the file was originally created and last changed.

c)

Whether the file is hidden from view.

d)

The file's access permissions.

26.

Which file property indicates the file format, often determined by its extension (e.g., .txt, .exe)?

a)

File Size

b)

Date Created

c)

File Type

d)

Archive Status

27.

Which file system type supports file encryption and compression in Windows?

a)

NTFS

b)

FAT32

c)

exFAT

d)

HFS+

28.

Linux is open sourced and based off of Unix

a)

True

b)

False

29.

Mac Computers run ____ bit programs

a)

64

b)

32

c)

16

d)

128

30.

Windows can run both 32bit and 64 bit programs.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

GUI stands for

a)

Graphical User Interface

b)

General User Interference

c)

GRUB User Interface

d)

Gadget User Interchange

32.

Driver must be written for the right CPU, architecture 32/64, OS type and version.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

Hardware needs _______ to work right.

a)

Device Drivers

b)

RAM

c)

PS2

d)

Mini Din

34.

In Google Drive you can look at revision history to see who modified a document. In Windows with NTFS this function is called ______

a)

Backup

b)

Restore

c)

File Allocation Table

d)

Journaling

35.

A sub folder _____ the properties from the parent folder

a)

loses

b)

inherits

c)

deletes

d)

capitalizes

36.

Which file extension is the standard for sharing documents that need to look exactly the same on any device, often used for final reports?

a)

.pdf

b)

.docx

c)

.rtf

d)

.txt

37.

If you are working on a complex spreadsheet with formulas and charts in Microsoft Excel, what extension are you likely using?

a)

.key

b)

.pptx

c)

.csv

d)

.xlsx

38.

Which of these is the most common universal video format compatible with almost all devices and web platforms?

a)

.mp4

b)

.mov

c)

.wav

d)

.svg

39.

Which extension is used for files that form the structure of a webpage and open in browsers?

a)

.zip

b)

.html

c)

.svg

d)

.exe

40.

What does the term file management mean?

a)

How your manager is able to find your file.

b)

The way in which we organize our files and documents on the computer.

c)

How you organize the rough edges of your nails

41.

A file association is based on which part of the filename?

a)

The extension

b)

The entire filename

c)

Just the first part of the name

d)

File associations are linked to the folder names, not file names

42.

What is the benefit of using well-known file extensions?

a)

It helps to sort your filenames alphabetically

b)

It helps reserve the most space for the file

c)

It allows the computer to automatically organize your files into appropriate folders

d)

It gives humans and computers an idea of what is in the file.

43.

A 32 bit Windows OS is ideal for file encryption

a)

True

b)

False

44.

Which file system is commonly used by Linux distributions?

a)

FAT32

b)

NTFS

c)

EXT4

d)

HFS+

45.

Which of the following file systems is designed for use with Apple macOS?

a)

EXT3

b)

NTFS

c)

HFS+

d)

FAT16

46.

Which of the following file systems supports file sizes larger than 4 GB?

a)

FAT16

b)

FAT32

c)

NTFS

d)

FAT12

47.

What does the "journal" in a journaling file system do?

a)

Keeps track of free space on the disk

b)

Logs file system changes to prevent corruption in case of a crash

c)

Organizes files by size

d)

Deletes outdated files automatically

48.

What is the primary difference between FAT32 and NTFS?

a)

NTFS supports larger file sizes and has better security features

b)

FAT32 is more secure than NTFS

c)

NTFS is slower than FAT32

d)

FAT32 supports compression, while NTFS does not

49.

To open CLI in Windows use ____

a)

cmd.exe

b)

CLI.exe

c)

Autoexec.bat

d)

System.ini

50.

Windows/Linux/macOS all have a GUI and CLI

a)

True

b)

False

51.

The best place to get the right drivers is from the __________, or media that came with the purchase

a)

manufacturer's website

b)

google

c)

windows

d)

linux

52.

What key stroke will get you to a place to start task manager in Windows?

a)

CTRL+ALT+DEL

b)

CTRL+DEL+NumLock

c)

CTRL+Enter+ Tab

d)

CTRL+FN+Shift

53.

_____________ are any programs or services that are running at a particular time.

a)

Processess

b)

Tabs

c)

Services

d)

Performance

54.

What is this showing from Task Manager?

a)

Services

b)

Programs

c)

Details

d)

Performance

55.

What tells Windows which program to associate a file with?

a)

File extensions

b)

wr/r/w

c)

Encryptions

d)

CLI

56.

This is an example of a ___________ file management system

a)

CLI

b)

GUI

c)

TPM

d)

ONN

57.

This is an example of a __________ file management system

a)

GUI

b)

CLI

c)

TPM

d)

TRN

58.

File folders (directories), file types and extensions, and permissions are all essential parts of __________________.

a)

file management

b)

sharing files

c)

documenting

d)

exploiting

59.

Which on does not support Journaling?

a)

FAT32

b)

NTFS

c)

HFS Plus

d)

ext4

60.

__________ is a file system operation that tracks pending changes to a volume.

a)

Journaling

b)

Permission

c)

Encryption

d)

TPM

61.

When working with file permissions the "rw" stands for

a)

read and write

b)

read only

c)

write only

d)

delete only

62.

When working with file permissions the "w" stands for

a)

write

b)

read

c)

red

d)

ready

63.

When working with file permissions the "r" stands for

a)

read

b)

write

c)

red

d)

ready

64.

The read/execute file permission allows you to change the file.

a)

True

b)

False

65.

TPM stands for

a)

Trusted Platform Module

b)

The Permanent Memory

c)

Throughput Passage Measure

d)

Transform Pin Module

66.

To use Bit Locker you need to also have a _____________

a)

TPM

b)

CRN

c)

SYS

d)

EXE

67.

BitLocker To Go also supports removable drives that use NTFS as well as FAT-based file systems. BitLocker works with either systems that have a trusted platform module (TPM)

a)

True

b)

False

68.

______________ encryption is a full-disk encryption technology

a)

BIT Locker

b)

DSL

c)

MMF

d)

SMF

69.

A gold padlock on a file means that it is _____

a)

Encrypted

b)

Compressed

c)

Shared

d)

NTFS

70.

File ______ is designed to prevent unauthorized users from viewing the contents of a file.

a)

encryption

b)

sharing

c)

permissions

d)

compression

71.

This picture represents what?

a)

Compressed files or folders

b)

The file has the ability to be shared

c)

The folder can only hold encrypted files

d)

File name mismatch

72.

Linux uses ______________

a)

Ext4

b)

HFS

c)

NTFS

d)

FAT

73.

HFS is similar to NTFS as it allows for Journaling, Permissions, Compression, Encryption.

a)

True

b)

False

74.

HFS stands for ________

a)

Hierarchical File System

b)

Hyper V Function System

c)

Hyperlink File System

d)

Hover Flat SATA

75.

Hierarchical File System is used for which OS

a)

MAC

b)

Windows

c)

Google

d)

ARM

76.

For flash drives and memory cards of 64GB or larger, use the ___________ file system.

a)

exFAT

b)

FAT32

c)

NTFS

d)

FAT

77.

FAT32 does not include support for journaling, file compression, encryption

a)

True

b)

False

78.

FAT32 supports files up to ____ in size

a)

4GB

b)

2PB

c)

4TB

d)

4KB

79.

Formatting a drive removes the old _______

a)

File System

b)

SATA ports

c)

Platters

d)

DDR4

80.

________ to a drive includes tasks such as erasing a drive, formatting a drive (which replaces its file system), saving a file, saving changes to an existing file, and deleting (erasing) a file.

a)

Writing

b)

Reading

c)

Saving

d)

Exporting

81.

NTFS stands for

a)

New Technology File System

b)

Never Touch File System

c)

Numerical Technology File System

d)

Nibble's worth of Technology File System