CIS 105 End of Chapter 5 Quiz

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Which of the following would you NOT see on a Windows 10 Start menu?

  • Power
  • Settings
  • File Explorer
  • Task View (correct)

When an OS processes tasks in a priority order, it is known as?

preemptive multitasking

An example of an open source OS is?

Linux

Which of the following is not considered an accessibility utility?

<p>System Restore (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following devices would use a real-time operating system?

<p>Roomba Vacuum (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Device drivers are?

<p>often bundled with the operating system</p> Signup and view all the answers

A GUI user interface is special because?

<p>there is a set of icons that represent the OS tasks</p> Signup and view all the answers

A feature in Windows 10 that is used to organize open windows into task-specific groups is called?

<p>Virtual Desktops</p> Signup and view all the answers

When a printer receives a command, it generates a unique signal to the OS, which is called a(n)?

<p>interrupt</p> Signup and view all the answers

The C: drive on a Windows PC is like a large filing cabinet, and is referred to as the?

<p>root directory</p> Signup and view all the answers

Different versions of Linux are known as distros.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Modern desktop operating systems are considered single-user multitasking operating systems.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The power-on self-test ensures all peripheral devices are attached and operational.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

System restore points can only be created by Windows automatically on a regular schedule.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Once files are placed in the Recycle Bin they cannot be recovered.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Operating System Basics

  • Task View is not visible on the Windows 10 Start menu.
  • Preemptive multitasking refers to an operating system that processes tasks based on priority.
  • Linux serves as a prominent example of an open-source operating system.

Accessibility and Utilities

  • System Restore does not qualify as an accessibility utility.

Real-Time Operating Systems

  • Devices like the Roomba Vacuum utilize real-time operating systems for immediate task processing.

Device Drivers

  • Device drivers are typically included with the operating system installation.

User Interfaces

  • A GUI (Graphical User Interface) features a collection of icons that symbolize various OS tasks, making navigation user-friendly.

Windows 10 Features

  • Virtual Desktops allow users to group open windows according to task requirements for better organization.

Printer Communication

  • When a printer receives commands from the OS, it sends a unique signal called an interrupt.

File Management

  • The C: drive on Windows systems is referred to as the root directory, acting as the primary directory for file organization.

Linux Distributions

  • Various versions of Linux are categorized as distros, highlighting the diversity in the operating system’s offerings.

Operating System Types

  • Modern desktop operating systems are classified as multi-user systems, contrary to the belief that they are single-user multitasking.

Diagnostics and Recovery

  • The power-on self-test (POST) verifies connectivity and functionality of peripheral devices during system boot-up.
  • System restore points can be created manually by users, not solely on an automatic schedule.
  • Files in the Recycle Bin can be recovered; they are not permanently lost once placed there.

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