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What is the primary function of an operating system?
What is the primary function of an operating system?
- Providing utilities for users
- Establishing an Internet connection
- Configuring devices only
- Managing computer hardware resources (correct)
Which term describes the process of starting or restarting a computer?
Which term describes the process of starting or restarting a computer?
- Shutting down
- Booting (correct)
- Configuring
- Monitoring
What type of system software controls or maintains the operations of the computer and its devices?
What type of system software controls or maintains the operations of the computer and its devices?
- Application software
- Utility programs
- Operating systems (correct)
- Programming languages
In the context of operating systems, what is the function of coordinating tasks?
In the context of operating systems, what is the function of coordinating tasks?
What does the term 'booting' refer to in the context of computers?
What does the term 'booting' refer to in the context of computers?
What is a user account in the context of operating systems?
What is a user account in the context of operating systems?
Which operating system is known for setting the standard for ease of use?
Which operating system is known for setting the standard for ease of use?
What is the practice of sharing or pooling computing resources?
What is the practice of sharing or pooling computing resources?
Which function is typically NOT a part of an operating system's responsibilities?
Which function is typically NOT a part of an operating system's responsibilities?
Which operating system is a multitasking system developed in the early 1970s?
Which operating system is a multitasking system developed in the early 1970s?
Where does an embedded operating system typically reside?
Where does an embedded operating system typically reside?
How does preemptive multitasking impact productivity?
How does preemptive multitasking impact productivity?
What is the main function of a user interface in an operating system?
What is the main function of a user interface in an operating system?
Which operating system is an open-source, multitasking UNIX-type system?
Which operating system is an open-source, multitasking UNIX-type system?
What is the main function of a server operating system in a network environment?
What is the main function of a server operating system in a network environment?
Which operating system is known for being part of the Windows Server 2008 family?
Which operating system is known for being part of the Windows Server 2008 family?
Which operating system would be considered as a stand-alone operating system?
Which operating system would be considered as a stand-alone operating system?
What distinguishes Windows 7 Ultimate from other editions of Windows 7?
What distinguishes Windows 7 Ultimate from other editions of Windows 7?
What is the purpose of a recovery disk?
What is the purpose of a recovery disk?
In a network environment, what task does a network administrator typically perform using a server operating system?
In a network environment, what task does a network administrator typically perform using a server operating system?
Which of the following programs is provided by Windows 7?
Which of the following programs is provided by Windows 7?
Which feature describes sleep mode in an operating system?
Which feature describes sleep mode in an operating system?
In which mode does hibernation store open documents and programs?
In which mode does hibernation store open documents and programs?
What is the primary difference between GUI and command-line interface?
What is the primary difference between GUI and command-line interface?
What is virtual memory in the context of an operating system?
What is virtual memory in the context of an operating system?
What is the function of memory management in an operating system?
What is the function of memory management in an operating system?
Which of the following is NOT typically provided by operating systems to users?
Which of the following is NOT typically provided by operating systems to users?
What is the main function of a performance monitor program in an operating system?
What is the main function of a performance monitor program in an operating system?
What does automatic update functionality provide in an operating system?
What does automatic update functionality provide in an operating system?
Which task is NOT typically performed by operating systems related to user interactions?
Which task is NOT typically performed by operating systems related to user interactions?
