Computer Information Systems

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What is the fundamental unit of a modern computer?

Byte

Bit (correct)

Word

Nibble

What is the fundamental addressable unit of RAM?

Nibble

Word

Bit

Byte (correct)

How many bits does a nibble consist of?

6

2

4 (correct)

8

What is the maximum number of possible values that can be stored in a byte?

256 Signup and view all the answers

What is the general term for the natural size of the execution environment?

Word Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical size of a CPU's general registers?

Word Signup and view all the answers

How many bits does a byte consist of?

8 Signup and view all the answers

What is the base of the numbering system in which the counting starts from 0, not from 1?

Binary Signup and view all the answers

What is the common system for interpreting information stored in RAM?

Binary and Hexadecimal Signup and view all the answers

What is the form in which instructions and data are stored in RAM?

Groups of bits Signup and view all the answers

What is the size of a word on a 16-bit CPU?

2 bytes Signup and view all the answers

How many bits are in the general registers of a Pentium 4 CPU?

32 bits Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 0x prefix in hexadecimal notation?

To identify a hexadecimal number Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum addressable memory size dependent on?

The size of the CPU's address registers Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of permissions in a memory model?

To trap errors during program execution Signup and view all the answers

What occurs when a program attempts to execute data or overwrite an instruction?

A segmentation fault occurs Signup and view all the answers

How many bits of information does each hexadecimal digit hold?

4 bits Signup and view all the answers

What is the sequential starting point for addressing in a memory model?

0 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the memory model?

To organize information in RAM Signup and view all the answers

On an Itanium 2 CPU, how many bits are in the general registers, and how many bytes are in a word?

64 bits, 4 bytes Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration when naming files in a Unix/Linux environment?

Using consistent and meaningful names Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference in case sensitivity between Windows and Unix/Linux file systems?

Unix/Linux is case sensitive, while Windows is not Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of file extensions in a file system?

To specify the type of data stored in the file Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the /usr directory in a standard Linux distribution?

To store user-related programs and utilities Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the pathname separator in Linux and MacOS?

To separate directories in a path Signup and view all the answers

On which operating system are file extensions less important?

Linux Signup and view all the answers

Why is it recommended to avoid using non-alphanumeric characters in file names?

They may have special meanings to the system Signup and view all the answers

What type of pathname starts from the root of the hierarchy?

Absolute pathname Signup and view all the answers

What symbol is used as a shorthand for the user's home directory in Linux and Unix?

~ Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a folder that contains other folders or sub-folders?

Directory Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the /bin directory in a standard Linux distribution?

To store common system binaries Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between an absolute pathname and a relative pathname?

The starting point of the path Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following file extensions is typically associated with a Microsoft Word document?

.docx Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a system does not have a required program to open a specific file type?

The file cannot be opened properly Signup and view all the answers

What type of file is typically stored in the /var directory?

Dynamic files Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the ls command in Linux?

To display a list of files and subdirectories in the current directory Signup and view all the answers

What does the character 'd' indicate in the output of the ls -l command?

A directory Signup and view all the answers

What is the equivalent command to ls in Windows?

dir Signup and view all the answers

What does the command ls /bin do?

List the contents of the /bin directory Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the hierarchical file system?

To organize files and directories in a hierarchical structure Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the current working directory when a user opens a terminal?

It becomes the home directory Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the cd command in a CLI?

To change the current working directory Signup and view all the answers

What is the argument of the cd command?

Any type of path (absolute, relative or relative to home) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the ~ symbol in Linux and Unix?

To indicate the home directory Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of using cd .. in Linux and Unix?

It changes to the parent directory Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary significance of a hierarchical file system in both Linux and Windows?

It allows for efficient organization and retrieval of files. Signup and view all the answers

In Linux, what is the topmost directory in the hierarchical file system?

/ Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration when naming files in a Windows environment?

Avoid using non-alphanumeric characters. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the Windows and Linux file systems in terms of root directories?

Windows uses a per-drive root directory, while Linux has a single root directory. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the 'root' directory in a Linux file system?

It is the topmost directory in the hierarchical file system. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of file extensions in a file system?

To specify the file type Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following file extensions is typically associated with a Microsoft Word document?

.docx Signup and view all the answers

Why is it recommended to avoid using non-alphanumeric characters in file names?

To ensure file name readability Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between an absolute pathname and a relative pathname?

Absolute pathnames start from the root of the hierarchy Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the pathname separator in Linux and MacOS?

To separate directories in a pathname Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference in case sensitivity between Windows and Unix/Linux file systems?

Unix/Linux is case-sensitive, while Windows is not Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the /bin directory in a standard Linux distribution?

To store system executable files Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the /usr directory in a standard Linux distribution?

To store system libraries and headers Signup and view all the answers

What is the symbol used as a shorthand for the user's home directory in Linux and Unix?

~ Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration when naming files in a Unix/Linux environment?

Case sensitivity Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration when adopting a file naming scheme in a Unix/Linux environment?

Avoiding special characters and spaces in file names Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the /usr directory in a standard Linux distribution?

To store user-related programs and utilities Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between Windows and Unix/Linux file systems in terms of case sensitivity?

Unix/Linux is case sensitive, while Windows is not Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach to replace spaces in file names in a Unix/Linux environment?

Combining all of the above options Signup and view all the answers

What is the topmost directory in a standard Linux distribution's hierarchical file system?

/ Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of file extensions in a file system?

To identify the type of file Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the matrix server cluster in the OPS102 course?

To provide a cost-effective alternative to larger servers for coursework Signup and view all the answers

How are folders organized in a file system?

In a hierarchical structure Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following operating systems is available on the lab computers?

Both Windows OS and Linux OS Signup and view all the answers

What type of file system is used by the matrix server cluster?

Hierarchical file system Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration when naming files in a Unix/Linux environment?

Avoiding non-alphanumeric characters Signup and view all the answers

What is the interface used to interact with the Linux OS on the matrix server cluster?

Command line interface (CLI) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of file systems in MacOS?

File extensions are less important Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the matrix server cluster and Seneca students?

All registered students in the OPS102 course have access to an account on Matrix Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a system does not have a required program to open a specific file type?

The file cannot be opened properly Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a hierarchical file system in both Linux and Windows?

To provide a tree-like structure for organizing files and folders Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the root (/) directory in Linux?

It is the topmost directory in the hierarchical file system Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the `whoami` command in Linux?

To print information about the currently logged in user Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between the Windows and Linux file systems in terms of root directories?

Windows uses drives (e.g. C:, D:) as root directories, while Linux uses a single root (/) directory Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the `cls` command in Windows and the `clear` command in Linux?

To clear the terminal screen and show the prompt in the first line Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the course OPS102?

Introduction to Linux and Windows for software developers Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of labs in the course OPS102?

20% Signup and view all the answers

Why did the instructor swap weeks 1 and 2 for OPS102 sections ZBB and NCC?

Because the topics will help students in their other courses Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of the course OPS102?

One term Signup and view all the answers

What is the total number of quizzes in the course OPS102?

7 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of having different file types in an operating system?

To enable efficient file organization and retrieval Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using a hierarchical folder organization system?

It promotes a organized and structured file system Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration when naming files in a Unix/Linux environment?

Avoidance of non-alphanumeric characters Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between an absolute pathname and a relative pathname?

Absolute pathnames start from the root of the hierarchy Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the ~ symbol in Linux and Unix?

To indicate the user's home directory Signup and view all the answers

What is the command used to list the contents of a directory in Windows?

dir Signup and view all the answers

What does the character 'd' indicate in the ls -l command output in Linux?

a directory Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the ls -l command in Linux?

To provide a detailed list of files and subdirectories Signup and view all the answers

What is the equivalent command to ls in Windows?

dir Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the ~ symbol in Linux and Unix?

It represents the user's home directory Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of file extensions in a file system?

To identify the file type Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration when naming files in a Unix/Linux environment?

To avoid using spaces and special characters Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a hierarchical file system?

To organize files and folders in a hierarchical structure Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a system does not have a required program to open a specific file type?

The system cannot open the file Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the cd command in Linux and Unix?

To change the current working directory Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of file extensions in a file system?

To determine the file type and the required program to open it Signup and view all the answers

In which operating system are file extensions less important?

MacOS Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration when naming files in a Unix/Linux environment?

Avoiding non-alphanumeric characters Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of folders in a file system?

To organize files in a hierarchical structure Signup and view all the answers

What type of file is identified by the .exe extension?

An executable program on Windows Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for avoiding non-alphanumeric characters in file names?

Because they have special meanings in the system Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of adopting a consistent file naming scheme?

It helps in finding files later Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the /home directory in a standard Linux distribution?

It contains users' home directories Signup and view all the answers

Why is it recommended to use periods, hyphens, or underscores instead of spaces in file names?

To avoid inconsistent results in command line interface Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between Windows and Unix/Linux file systems in terms of case sensitivity?

Windows is not case sensitive, Unix/Linux is Signup and view all the answers

What does the character 's' indicate in the output of the ls -l command in Linux?

a Unix domain socket, for inter-process communication (IPC) Signup and view all the answers

What is the equivalent of the Windows 'D:' directory in Linux?

/root Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of file extensions in a file system?

to indicate the file type Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Windows and Unix/Linux file systems in terms of case sensitivity?

Windows is not case-sensitive, Unix/Linux is Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the 'root' directory in a Linux file system?

it is the topmost directory in the hierarchical file system Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why hierarchical file systems are used in both Linux and Windows?

To improve file retrieval efficiency Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the root (/) directory in Linux?

It is the topmost directory in the hierarchical file system Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between file naming conventions in Windows and Linux?

Linux is case-sensitive, while Windows is not Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the `tree` command in Linux?

To display the folder and file hierarchy in a tree format Signup and view all the answers

What is the equivalent command to `dir` in Windows?

ls Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the current working directory in a command-line interface?

It is the folder where the user is currently working. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the cd command in a command-line interface?

To change the current working directory. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the cd command is used without an argument?

The current directory is changed to the user's home directory. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of file extensions in a file system?

To identify the file type. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the tilde (~) symbol in Linux and Unix?

It represents the user's home directory. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of file extensions in a file system?

To specify the file type to the operating system Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between an absolute pathname and a relative pathname?

Absolute pathnames start from the root directory, while relative pathnames start from the current working directory Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration when naming files in a Unix/Linux environment?

Avoiding non-alphanumeric characters Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the hierarchical file system in both Linux and Windows?

To organize files into a logical structure Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of adopting a consistent file naming convention?

To facilitate file organization and retrieval Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the /usr directory in a standard Linux distribution?

To store shared libraries and programs Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the cd command in a CLI?

To change the current working directory Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the ~ symbol in Linux and Unix?

It represents the user's home directory Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of file systems in MacOS?

Hierarchical organization Signup and view all the answers

What is the argument of the cd command?

The directory to change to Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a tilde (∼) in Linux/Unix file systems?

To represent the user's home directory Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using a hierarchical folder organization system?

It allows for easier file organization and location Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of file systems in MacOS?

It uses a forward slash (/) as the path separator Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of file extensions in a file system?

To specify the file type Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the /var directory in a standard Linux distribution?

It stores dynamic files such as log and mail files Signup and view all the answers

On which CPU does a word consist of 2 bytes?

16-bit Signup and view all the answers

What type of information is stored in a computer?

Program instructions and program data Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a permission system in a memory model?

To trap errors while a program is executing Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using hexadecimal notation?

It is more convenient for organizing information Signup and view all the answers

What is the fundamental unit of a modern computer?

Bit Signup and view all the answers

What occurs when a program attempts to execute data or overwrite an instruction?

A segmentation fault occurs Signup and view all the answers

How many bits are in a nibble?

4 Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of possible values that can be stored in a byte?

256 Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the 0x prefix in hexadecimal notation?

It indicates a hexadecimal value Signup and view all the answers

What is the natural size of the execution environment called?

Word Signup and view all the answers

What is the size of a word on a Pentium 4 CPU?

4 bytes Signup and view all the answers

What is the starting point for addressing in a memory model?

0 Signup and view all the answers

What is the base of the numbering system in which counting starts from 0, not from 1?

Binary Signup and view all the answers

In which part of RAM are groups of bits associated with a program stored?

Part of RAM associated with a program Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum addressable memory size dependent on?

The size of the address registers Signup and view all the answers

How many nibbles are in a byte?

2 Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between hexadecimal digits and bytes?

Two hexadecimal digits hold 1 byte of information Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the decimal values 10 through 15 in hexadecimal notation?

They are represented by the characters A-F Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of defining units larger than bits?

Because bits are too numerous to handle individually Signup and view all the answers

What determines the size of a word?

The type of CPU Signup and view all the answers

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What is the fundamental unit of a modern computer?

What is the fundamental addressable unit of RAM?

How many bits does a nibble consist of?

What is the maximum number of possible values that can be stored in a byte?

What is the general term for the natural size of the execution environment?

What is the typical size of a CPU's general registers?

How many bits does a byte consist of?

What is the base of the numbering system in which the counting starts from 0, not from 1?

What is the common system for interpreting information stored in RAM?

What is the form in which instructions and data are stored in RAM?

What is the size of a word on a 16-bit CPU?

How many bits are in the general registers of a Pentium 4 CPU?

What is the purpose of the 0x prefix in hexadecimal notation?

What is the maximum addressable memory size dependent on?

What is the purpose of permissions in a memory model?

What occurs when a program attempts to execute data or overwrite an instruction?

How many bits of information does each hexadecimal digit hold?

What is the sequential starting point for addressing in a memory model?

What is the purpose of the memory model?

On an Itanium 2 CPU, how many bits are in the general registers, and how many bytes are in a word?

What is a key consideration when naming files in a Unix/Linux environment?

What is the main difference in case sensitivity between Windows and Unix/Linux file systems?

What is the primary purpose of file extensions in a file system?

What is the purpose of the /usr directory in a standard Linux distribution?

What is the purpose of the pathname separator in Linux and MacOS?

On which operating system are file extensions less important?

Why is it recommended to avoid using non-alphanumeric characters in file names?

What type of pathname starts from the root of the hierarchy?

What symbol is used as a shorthand for the user's home directory in Linux and Unix?

What is the term for a folder that contains other folders or sub-folders?

What is the purpose of the /bin directory in a standard Linux distribution?

What is the main difference between an absolute pathname and a relative pathname?

Which of the following file extensions is typically associated with a Microsoft Word document?

What happens if a system does not have a required program to open a specific file type?

What type of file is typically stored in the /var directory?

What is the purpose of the ls command in Linux?

What does the character 'd' indicate in the output of the ls -l command?

What is the equivalent command to ls in Windows?

What does the command ls /bin do?

What is the purpose of the hierarchical file system?

What happens to the current working directory when a user opens a terminal?

What is the purpose of the cd command in a CLI?

What is the argument of the cd command?

What is the purpose of the ~ symbol in Linux and Unix?

What is the effect of using cd .. in Linux and Unix?

What is the primary significance of a hierarchical file system in both Linux and Windows?

In Linux, what is the topmost directory in the hierarchical file system?

What is a key consideration when naming files in a Windows environment?

What is the main difference between the Windows and Linux file systems in terms of root directories?

What is the significance of the 'root' directory in a Linux file system?

What is the primary purpose of file extensions in a file system?

Which of the following file extensions is typically associated with a Microsoft Word document?

Why is it recommended to avoid using non-alphanumeric characters in file names?

What is the main difference between an absolute pathname and a relative pathname?

What is the purpose of the pathname separator in Linux and MacOS?

What is the main difference in case sensitivity between Windows and Unix/Linux file systems?

What is the purpose of the /bin directory in a standard Linux distribution?

What is the purpose of the /usr directory in a standard Linux distribution?

What is the symbol used as a shorthand for the user's home directory in Linux and Unix?

What is the primary consideration when naming files in a Unix/Linux environment?

What is the primary consideration when adopting a file naming scheme in a Unix/Linux environment?

What is the purpose of the /usr directory in a standard Linux distribution?

What is the key difference between Windows and Unix/Linux file systems in terms of case sensitivity?

What is the recommended approach to replace spaces in file names in a Unix/Linux environment?

What is the topmost directory in a standard Linux distribution's hierarchical file system?

What is the primary purpose of file extensions in a file system?

What is the primary purpose of the matrix server cluster in the OPS102 course?

How are folders organized in a file system?

Which of the following operating systems is available on the lab computers?

What type of file system is used by the matrix server cluster?

What is a key consideration when naming files in a Unix/Linux environment?

What is the interface used to interact with the Linux OS on the matrix server cluster?

What is a characteristic of file systems in MacOS?

What is the relationship between the matrix server cluster and Seneca students?

What happens when a system does not have a required program to open a specific file type?

What is the primary purpose of a hierarchical file system in both Linux and Windows?

What is the significance of the root (/) directory in Linux?

What is the purpose of the `whoami` command in Linux?

What is the purpose of the `cls` command in Windows and the `clear` command in Linux?

What is the purpose of the `tree` command in Linux?

What is the equivalent command to `dir` in Windows?