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What primary component does not require a device driver to be installed in the OS |
RAM |
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What is the job of the Kernel? |
Managing CPU interactions |
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What type of computer is most likely to be used for graphical design and film design animation? |
High-end workstation |
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What is a task performed by the computer's BIOS? |
Performs POST. Starts the OS. Enables communication with devices. |
Does not manage RAM. |
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Which of the following can be described as program code that acts as a specialized hook into the operating system? |
API (Application programming interface) |
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A word processor is best described as which type of operating system element? |
Application software |
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You have installed a new network adapter in your computer and reboot the OS. You go to check the settings of the network adapter but you cannot find the device in windows. What is most likely the problem? |
Bad or missing device driver |
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What is least concerned with a computer's specific hardware configuration? |
Applications |
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Which is commonly used as both a desktop OS and for multiuser server applications |
Linux |
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What is performed by the OS? |
Manages network communication. Controls information storage and retrieval. Handles output to the monitor. |
Does not execute program instructions. |
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What is referred to as the core of the operating system? |
The Kernel |
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What can be described as a client/server computing coupled with the internet? |
Multiuser computing |
Probably other answers |
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What is responsible for starting the OS on a computer? |
The Bios |
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What communicates with the BIOS, device drivers, resource managers, and APIs to coordinate operating system functions? |
The Kernel |
Enable humans to interact with an operating system |
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You want to implement a system that hosts scalable Web-based applications accessible through a web browser. This system should be available only to your company but the resources should be made available through a third party. What type of system should you use? |
Hosted private cloud |
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Code that changes information with specific hardware devices is referred to as? |
Device driver |
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You are testing out a new multitasking operating system. In your testing, you find that some applications are not getting sufficient cpu time while others are getting more than necessary. Which component is likely to be the cause of the problem? |
Kernel |
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If you need to change certain aspects of the way your computer boots,which of the following components would you configure? |
BIOS |
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Describe preemptive multitasking |
The OS controls when the application can use the cpu |
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If your computing environment requires that some processing of your application takes place on a server and some of it takes place on a pc-class computer, what type of system are you using? |
Client/server system |
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What was the first widely used multiuser, multitasking OS? |
Unix |
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If you are a bank manager and have thousands of transactions to process in which no user interaction is required, which type of computer are you most likely to use? |
Mainframe |
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Programming features in an operating system that programmers can use to interface to other systems |
Application programming interface |
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A central computer system, such as a mainframe, that is used by multiple users and applications simultaneously |
Time-saving system |
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A request for a series of processes is submitted to the computer for processing |
Batch processing |
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A hybrid between single-tasking and multitasking that permits the user or application software to switch among multiple single-tasking operations. |
Task switching |
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Computer software designed to provide the operating system and application software access to specific computer hardware |
Device driver |
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Programs that manage computer memory and CPU use |
Resource managers |
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Computer code built into a computer operating system to control processor,disk,memory and other functions |
Shell |
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A computer that has extreme processing power and speed to handle complex computations that are beyond the reach of other computers |
Super computer |
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Name three features of the windows NT security model |
File and folder protection. User account and passwords. Support for domain. |
Does not encrypt network data |
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If you suspect that a windows problem is related to the database that stores hardware and software configuration information. Which windows component should you investigate? |
The registry |
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Which new feature in windows server 2008 allows you to run multiple independent operating systems on a single physical server? |
Hyper-V |
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File server: Resource Manager offers what feature? |
Quota management |
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What feature differentiated Windows NT from Windows 95/98? |
Windows NT'S kernel ran in privileged mode |
This mode protected the Kernel from problems crated by a malfunctioning program or process |
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What component of a Linux/Unix OS functions similar to a MS-DOS command prompt? |
Shell |
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What features were first introduced in windows 2000? |
Active Directory. Kerberos. IntellMirror. |
User accounts and passwords was not first introduced in windows 2000 |
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Which OS was the first to offer true 32-bit functionality? |
Windows 95 |
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You have created a number of different documents using several applications including Word,Excel and powerpoint. These files are located in different folders on your hard drive. You want to be able to access these folders from a Single location without actually moving them from their current location. What feature of Windows Vista can you use? |
Virtual folders |
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Which Windows Vista feature protects the registry and specific folders so that their contents are only available to a specific user? |
UAP (user account protection) |
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You can limit the amount of space users can use on a volume by setting |
Quotas |
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Mac OS supported a peer-to-peer networking protocol called ----until Mac OS X Snow Leopard |
Apple talk |
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Database used to store information about resources such as accounts, computers and printers |
Active Directory |
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A security system that enables two parties on an open network to communicate without interception by an intruder |
Kerberos |
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Allows Active Directory and software applications to communicate |
ADAM (Active directory application mode) |
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Enables you to simplify access to shared folders on a network by setting up shares on multiple servers to appear as though they are accessed from a single server |
DFS (Distributed File System Enhancements) |
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Enables one sign-on for both network and Web-based resources |
ADFS (Active Directory Federation Services) |
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Provides the information needed to manage data |
FCI (Windows File Classification Infrastructure) |
If data contains sensitive information, FCI may move this information to a more secure server and even encrypt it. |
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A CPU that has two or more sections that read and execute instructions is referred to as? |
Multicore processing |
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You are building a new pc for yourself. You want your computer to have a dual-core processor made by AMD. What processor family should you choose? |
Athlon X2 |
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You have heard that the Linux distribution you are going to install to run a new application that runs best on a RISC. Architecture. What CPU families should you consider for the computer on which you will install this Linux distribution? |
SPARC |
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You have found an old dusty computer in your basement that you can identify as an original IBM PC. You ask your friend if he knows what CPU was used in these computers. Which of the following represents a correct response to your question. |
8088 |
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What RISC processor can build multiple instructions into a single word and can combine into groups, allowing parallel operation? |
EPIC |
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Which of the following is best described as a technology that enables a single processor to appear as two processors to the OS and allows multiple threads to run simultaneously? |
Hyper-threading |
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If you want to design a CPU that will run on general purpose hardware, which type of CPU should you design? |
CISC |
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If you are designing a CPU on which you want to have a lot of storage that can be accessed at the internal clock speed of the CPU, which type of memory are you concerned with? |
L1 cache |
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If your address bus is 20-bits wide, approximately how much memory can your computer address? |
1024K bytes |
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You are troubleshooting a computer that is in the design phase. The problem you see is that the CPU is not receiving information about the status and of resources and devices connected to the computer. The CPU is also not receiving IRQ's. What component of the computer do you suspect could be the problem? |
Control bus |
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Which feature of RISC CPU allows the processor to operate on one instruction at the same time it is fetching one or more subsequent instructions? |
Pipelining |
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A computer with two or more CPU is referred to as a |
Multiprocessor |
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The----is the list of command the CPU can execute |
Instructions |
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You work for a college that was just donated a computer with an Itanium processor. What OS can not be installed |
Vista 64-bit |
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You have a computer running a 32-bit CPU on which you want to install windows server 2008. What is true about your installation options? |
You cannot install windows server 2008 R2 |
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During the installation of the windows 7 OS, what are you likely to provide to the installation program? |
Where to install the OS |
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When choosing a computer for a test upgrade/migration, choose one that represents |
The lowest common denominator |
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What is considered the most stable version of a new OS that is safe to install on product equipment? |
RTM |
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When upgrading windows Vista to windows 7, what is true |
At least service pack 1 for Vista must be installed. |
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If you are having trouble installing an OS because it does not seem to be detecting the computer hardware, which of the following should you check to try to resolve the problem. |
The BIOS settings |
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What is true about PnP |
PnP may still require configuration of memory or devices |
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What is true about Linux OS |
Most Linux distributions can be used as either a desktop or server OS |
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What element of a file system connects the names of files to the file data stored on disk |
Directory |
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In a folder hierarchy, the top level is referred to as |
Root |
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What statements is true about how disk drives are organized |
Tracks are divided into sectors |
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You have a new hard disk that you want to put two different OS'S on but each OS requires a different file system. What procedure must you perform before you can install the two OS's |
Partition the hard drive into two logical drives and install an OS on each logical drive |
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What is true about file storage on a FAT file system |
The clusters are organized as a link-list |
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You have a hard copy of a report that you found some errors on that must be corrected 3. Is 3 pages long and you have about 20 minutes before a meeting you must attend to present the report. Unfortunately the report was created on your laptop at home and you have no way of getting to it quickly what is your best option |
Scan report and use OCR fix the errors and reprint the report |
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You are trouble shooting a friend's computer and your diagnostic software reports a problem with the MFT. What file system is your friend's computer using? |
NTFS |
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On Mac OS X 10.5---indexes files and allows you to search by typing in the first few letters |
Spotlight |
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In Linux, the---- contains information about the layout of blocks, sectors and cylinder groups on the file system. |
Superblock |
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What command should you use to change the name of an existing volume? |
Format /v |
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You have just partitioned a new disk into three partitions and formatted them NTFS 5. You want to be able to access these partitions as folders on the current C: drive. What feature can you use? |
Volume mount points |
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What is true about windows FAT and NTFS file system |
FAT32 can be converted to NTFS using the convert command |
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You have just purchased a new hard drive to install in your Linux system. Before you can begin using the drive to store files, what task must you complete. |
Partition then high level format |
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The office manager of your company has instructed you to find a solution for a problem. a new employees being hired and her desk will be located where there is a table that is occupied by an older model fax machine and scanner. there is no room to put the table anywhere else and a table that holds the ink-jet printer is too small for the other two devices. there is money in the budget if funds are necessary. what do you recommend |
Replace the ink jet printer with a multifunction printer |
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A user complains that his new mouse doesn't work right he has an old system at home and when he has had this problem he clean the ball on the underside of the mouse to fix it but this mouse doesn't have a ball on the underside what can you tell him about his mouse |
The mouse is an optical mouse |
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A user call the helpline and ask for some help installing a new keyboard he isn't sure how to plug the keyboard into the computer because it doesn't have a cable connected to it what advice are you likely to give him. |
Plug the USB receiver into a USB port on the computer |
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Where should you look for the configuration settings of your printer on a Linux computer |
/ etc / printcap |
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What is a good practice when you are installing a new device |
Check for a new driver |
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What should you wear while installing a circuit board in a computer |
ESD wrist strap |
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You have 10 employees each with their own computer you currently have only one printer that is connected by usb to your computer. you frequently run into the problem with other employees try to print to the printer when your computer is shut down or when you are in a meeting. you have funds for a new printer but you don't want to run into the same problems even if the printer is installed on another user's computer. what do you suggest |
Buy a printer with a LAN interface |
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You recently purchased a new digital camera and now you want to print some of the photos you have been taking. Which type of printer are you most likely to use to print your photos |
Inkjet |
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You want to install a graphics card with the fastest available bus interface what should you use |
PCIe |
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What is not a task typically performed by an OS's file system? |
Convert files between image formats |
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Which feature of the NTFS file system keeps a log of file system activity to help prevent loss of information if there is a power outage while your disk is in use |
Journaling |
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You are about to install a new USB camera on your Linux system and you realize there is no device special file available for your device. What command can you use on the system to create a new device special file? |
Mknod |
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You have attached a new USB camera to your computer but it doesn't seem to be working. Which tool can you use to see if windows successfully installed the driver and see if the device is working correctly? |
Device manager |
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Which of the following is not an advantage of using device drivers rather than incorporating code into the kernel for all possible devices |
The colonel is recompiled after each new device is installed |
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What is not a Linux device special file type |
Stream |
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You want to take advantage of a new VoIP application you just downloaded. What type of device will you need to use this application? |
Sound card |
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You may have more trouble installing interface cards on a Macintosh computer because the devices are all built for generic hardware |
False |
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The minimum memory requirements for a 64 bit Windows 7 installation is 2 GB |
True |
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What is not a typical function performed by the OS installation program |
Backing up existing data on the hard drive, if any |
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You are preparing to upgrade windows vista to windows 7 we are going to be cautious and make a backup of your system before proceeding with installation. Which of the following should not be a consideration for performing your backup |
Select only the data files for back up since the OS files in applications will not be affected by the upgrade |
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What should you consult before installing a particular Windows OS to verify that the OS supports your chosen hardware |
Windows catalog |
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Modern OS's use _____to configure settings on devices without user intervention |
PnP |
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______Is software that is in the final stage of testing before it is sold commercially |
RC |
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