Question 1

List the three types of cloud models described by Microsoft.

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Private cloud Hosted private cloud Public cloud

Question 2

The core of an operating system is referred to as the CPU.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Describe the difference between a server operating system and a desktop operating system.

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A desktop operating system typically is ...

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a task performed by the computer's BIOS?

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A)   performs the power on self test
B)   manages random access memory
C)   starts the OS
D)   enables communication with devicesE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

List three jobs performed by the operating system kernel.

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Managing interactions with the CPU Start...

Question 6

a hybrid between single-tasking and multitasking that permits the user or
application software to switch among multiple single-tasking operations

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A)  application programming interface
B)  batch processing
C)  device driver
D)  kernel
E)  power-on self testF) resource managersG) shellH) supercomputerI) task switchingJ) time-sharing systemK) B) and D)
L) None of the above

Question 7

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 this problem?

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A)   BIOS
B)   CPU
C)   shell
D)   kernelE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Which of the following accurately describes preemptive multitasking?

Accepted Answer

A)   The OS waits for an application to release control of the processor
B)   The OS controls when an application can use the CPU
C)   The user controls which application uses the CPU and when
D)   The CPU lets each application run for a fixed amount of timeE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Which of the following can be described as client/server computing coupled with the Internet?

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A)   real-time computing
B)   multiuser computing
C)   cloud computing
D)   ISP computingE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

computer software designed to provide the operating system and application
software access to specific computer hardware

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A)  application programming interface
B)  batch processing
C)  device driver
D)  kernel
E)  power-on self testF) resource managersG) shellH) supercomputerI) task switchingJ) time-sharing systemK) E) and J)
L) D) and G)

Question 11

Describe the role of a resource manager.

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A resource manager manages memory and central processor use to prevent memory conflicts and ensure that no single program dominates all the processing time.

Question 12

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?

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A)   private cloud
B)   hybrid cloud
C)   public cloud
D)   hosted private cloudE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

I/O functions let programs communicate with the computer hardware.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

tests that are run by the BIOS when a computer first starts

Accepted Answer

A)  application programming interface
B)  batch processing
C)  device driver
D)  kernel
E)  power-on self testF) resource managersG) shellH) supercomputerI) task switchingJ) time-sharing systemK) A) and E)
L) None of the above

Question 15

A word processor is best described as which type of operating system element?

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A)   application programming interface
B)   resource manager
C)   application software
D)   basic input/output systemE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

____________ multitasking depends on the running application to hand control back to the OS so other applications can be run.

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The answer of ____________ multitasking depends on the running application...

Question 17

Which of the following was the first widely used multiuser,multitasking OS?

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A)   MS-DOS
B)   Mac System Software 6
C)   Unix
D)   Windows 3.0E) A) and B)
F) A) and D) C

Question 18

One function of the kernel is managing use of the computer's RAM.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Describe the function of a device driver.

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The device driver contains the actual co...

Question 20

Describe the difference between a time-sharing system and a real-time system.

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A time-sharing system is a central compu...

Exam 1: Operating System Theory

List the three types of cloud models described by Microsoft.

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The core of an operating system is referred to as the CPU.

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Describe the difference between a server operating system and a desktop operating system.

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Which of the following is NOT a task performed by the computer's BIOS?

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List three jobs performed by the operating system kernel.

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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

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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 this problem?

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Which of the following accurately describes preemptive multitasking?

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Which of the following can be described as client/server computing coupled with the Internet?

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computer software designed to provide the operating system and application software access to specific computer hardware

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Describe the role of a resource manager.

Correct AnswerverifiedA resource manager manages memory and central processor use to prevent memory conflicts and ensure that no single program dominates all the processing time.

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?

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I/O functions let programs communicate with the computer hardware.

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tests that are run by the BIOS when a computer first starts

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A word processor is best described as which type of operating system element?

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____________ multitasking depends on the running application to hand control back to the OS so other applications can be run.

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Which of the following was the first widely used multiuser,multitasking OS?

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One function of the kernel is managing use of the computer's RAM.

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Describe the function of a device driver.

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Describe the difference between a time-sharing system and a real-time system.

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