OS Fundamentals
What is the primary definition of an Operating System (OS)?
A. A machine that processes data for the user.
B. The primary software that runs applications and manages all hardware and memory.
C. A physical device etched into a video card.
D. The central processing unit of a laptop.
B. The primary software that runs applications and manages all hardware and memory.
Which of the following is an example of a Mobile Operating System?
A. Microsoft Windows
B. Android
C. Linux Ubuntu
D. Mac OS X
B. Android
What is a file system?
A. A physical cabinet for storing paper documents.
B. A method of organizing files and retrieving them from storage.
C. A type of computer processor.
D. A software for editing images.
B. A method of organizing files and retrieving them from storage.
What is the main difference mentioned between 32-bit and 64-bit processors?
A. The physical size of the chip.
B. RAM limitations and software compatibility.
C. The number of USB ports they support.
D. The type of monitor they can use.
B. RAM limitations and software compatibility.
What does GUI stand for?
A. General User Instruction
B. Graphical User Interface
C. Global Unit Interface
D. Graphical Unit Instruction
B. Graphical User Interface
Which of the following is a primary function of an OS?
A. Designing logos for websites.
B. Allows the user to communicate with the computer.
C. Physically cooling down the CPU.
D. Generating electricity for the motherboard.
B. Allows the user to communicate with the computer.
Android is based on which operating system architecture?
A. Windows
B. Mac
C. Linux
D. BlackBerry
C. Linux
Which file system is compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux, and is often used for USB drives?
A. NTFS
B. HFS
C. Ext4
D. FAT32
D. FAT32
How many Terabytes are in one Exabyte?
A. 1,000
B. 100,000
C. 1,000,000
D. 10
C. 1,000,000
Which term describes "Software that manages data and files along with the ability to create, modify, and move these files"?
A. File Management
B. Task Scheduling
C. Disk Management
D. Access Control
A. File Management
What type of specialized operating system is permanently etched into a hardware device like a keyboard or video card?
A. Firmware
B. Server OS
C. Hypervisor
D. Embedded OS
A. Firmware
Which operating system has almost six hundred distributions in existence?
A. Windows
B. macOS
C. Linux
D. iOS
C. Linux
Which file system is compatible only with Windows and has a memory limit of 1 exabyte?
A. FAT32
B. NTFS
C. HFS
D. Ext4
B. NTFS
If a software reaches "End-of-life," what does this usually imply?
A. The computer will no longer turn on.
B. The OS version is no longer supported by the vendor.
C. The software deletes itself.
D. The hardware must be thrown away.
B. The OS version is no longer supported by the vendor.
What is a "Processor" (or CPU)?
A. The software that runs the computer.
B. The cable connecting the monitor.
C. The electronic part of a computer that executes instructions passed by the OS.
D. The hard drive where files are stored.
C. The electronic part of a computer that executes instructions passed by the OS.
Which term refers to an OS designed to perform only a single type of task, such as in an ATM or GPS system?
A. Workstation OS
B. Mobile OS
C. Embedded OS
D. Hypervisor
C. Embedded OS
Which of these is a "Server OS" primarily used for?
A. Playing high-definition video games.
B. Running mobile apps on tablets.
C. Handling requests and sending back responses (e.g., Mail or Web servers).
D. Controlling an ATM.
C. Handling requests and sending back responses (e.g., Mail or Web servers).
What is the memory limit of the HFS (Hierarchical File System) used by Mac?
A. 16 Terabytes
B. 1 Exabyte
C. 8 Exabytes
D. 4 Gigabytes
C. 8 Exabytes
Which type of file extension is used for Windows executable files?
A. .dmg
B. .pdf
C. .exe
D. .pages
C. .exe
Which feature of a file system "protects confidential data from attackers"?
A. Compression
B. Journaling
C. Encryption
D. Formatting
C. Encryption
What is a "Hypervisor" type operating system used for?
A. Managing web and mail servers.
B. Running multiple operating systems on a computer system at the same time.
C. Managing files on a USB drive.
D. Etching software into hardware.
B. Running multiple operating systems on a computer system at the same time.
Which of the following is NOT listed as a mobile OS in the slides?
A. Windows Phone
B. Red Hat Enterprise
C. BlackBerry
D. Chrome OS
B. Red Hat Enterprise
Which file system feature keeps track of changes to prevent data corruption?
A. Compression
B. Encryption
C. Permissions
D. Journaling
D. Journaling
How does Linux determine how to open a file?
A. By the .exe extension.
B. By the .dmg extension.
C. It does not depend on the extension to open the file.
D. By the file size.
C. It does not depend on the extension to open the file.
What does the file extension .dmg indicate?
A. A Windows executable file.
B. A universal music file.
C. A Mac executable file.
D. A Linux document.
C. A Mac executable file.