Discovering Computers 2012: Chapter 8 Multiprocessing Quiz
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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?

  • Shutting down
  • Booting (correct)
  • Configuring
  • Monitoring
  • 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?

    <p>Providing a user interface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'booting' refer to in the context of computers?

    <p>Starting or restarting a computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a user account in the context of operating systems?

    <p>A private combination of characters associated with a user name</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which operating system is known for setting the standard for ease of use?

    <p>Mac OS X</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the practice of sharing or pooling computing resources?

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

    Which function is typically NOT a part of an operating system's responsibilities?

    <p>Providing utilities for users</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which operating system is a multitasking system developed in the early 1970s?

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

    Where does an embedded operating system typically reside?

    <p>On a ROM chip</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does preemptive multitasking impact productivity?

    <p>Allows running multiple programs simultaneously</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of a user interface in an operating system?

    <p>Controls how data is input and displayed on screen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which operating system is an open-source, multitasking UNIX-type system?

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

    What is the main function of a server operating system in a network environment?

    <p>Organizing and coordinating how multiple users access and share resources on a network</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which operating system is known for being part of the Windows Server 2008 family?

    <p>Windows Server 2008</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which operating system would be considered as a stand-alone operating system?

    <p>Windows 7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes Windows 7 Ultimate from other editions of Windows 7?

    <p>It includes Windows DVD Maker</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a recovery disk?

    <p>To start the computer with system files</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a network environment, what task does a network administrator typically perform using a server operating system?

    <p>Adding and removing users, computers, and other devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following programs is provided by Windows 7?

    <p>Windows Firewall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature describes sleep mode in an operating system?

    <p>Placing the computer in a low-power state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which mode does hibernation store open documents and programs?

    <p>Hard disk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between GUI and command-line interface?

    <p>Method of inputting data and instructions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is virtual memory in the context of an operating system?

    <p>Additional storage functioning as RAM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of memory management in an operating system?

    <p>Optimizing the use of RAM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT typically provided by operating systems to users?

    <p>Establishing Internet connections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of a performance monitor program in an operating system?

    <p>Assessing computer resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does automatic update functionality provide in an operating system?

    <p>Automatic program updates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which task is NOT typically performed by operating systems related to user interactions?

    <p>Assessing and reporting computer resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

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