Questions and Answers
Which of the following is NOT an example of a mobile operating system?
Windows
Which of the following devices does Chrome OS run on?
Laptops
Who are the primary users of mobile OS devices?
IT professionals
Which of the following is NOT a common mobile OS device?
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Which of the following mobile OS platforms is NOT encountered by IT professionals?
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Which company is responsible for the development of the iOS operating system?
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Which company initially developed and handed the Android operating system to the Open Handset Alliance?
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What is the Linux Kernel?
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Which version of Android is currently running on the described device?
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Apart from smartphones, which other devices can run on the Android OS?
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Which company oversees the development of Apple silicon?
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What is the major version of the iOS operating system?
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What type of software does not run on an ARM-based processor?
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What was revolutionary about iOS?
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What kind of interface did smartphones have before iOS?
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What operating system is iOS derived from?
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What is the most prevalent CPU architecture for mobile devices mentioned in the course notes?
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What does ARM stand for?
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What are the two main things that mobile device operating systems need to maintain?
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How is Chrome OS different from Android?
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Study Notes
Mobile Operating Systems
- Chrome OS does not run on mobile devices, but on laptops and desktops
IT Professionals and Mobile OS
- IT professionals generally encounter Android, iOS, and Windows mobile OS platforms
- Chrome OS is not typically encountered by IT professionals
iOS Development
- Apple is responsible for the development of the iOS operating system
- iOS is derived from the Darwin operating system
Android Development
- Android was initially developed by Google and later handed over to the Open Handset Alliance
- The Linux Kernel is used in Android operating system
Android OS
- Android can run on devices other than smartphones, such as tablets, e-readers, and smartwatches
- Version of Android running on a device can vary
Apple Silicon
- Apple oversees the development of Apple silicon
iOS Features
- The major version of the iOS operating system is not specified
- iOS was revolutionary due to its multi-touch interface
- Before iOS, smartphones had stylus-based interfaces
- ARM-based processors are used in mobile devices
- x86 software does not run on ARM-based processors
- ARM stands for Advanced RISC Machines
Mobile Device Operating Systems
- Mobile device operating systems need to maintain performance and battery life
- The most prevalent CPU architecture for mobile devices is ARM
