Module 9 quiz

All of the following are examples of desktop operating systems EXCEPT ______.

Android

______ is a Linux-based operating system designed to work primarily with web apps.

Chrome Os

A cold boot generally is faster than a warm boot.

False

Linux is proprietary software.

False

The term, PC, sometimes is used to describe a computer that runs on a Mac operating system.

False

A File ______ performs functions related to displaying and organizing files.

Manager

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What happens if your computer or mobile device uses up its available RAM?

The operating system may use virtual memory.

1 out of 1 points COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is meant by the term Plug and Play?

The operating system that automatically configures new devices as you install or connect them

A queue is the lineup of documents waiting to be printed.

True

OEM stands for original equipment manufacturer.

True

Open source software has no restrictions from the copyright holder regarding modification of the software's internal instructions.

True

The computer may run slower while it uses virtual memory.

True

When you purchase a computer or mobile device, it usually has an operating system and other tools installed.

True

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the difference between sleep and hibernate mode?

With sleep mode the computer is placed in a low-power state.

In a multitasking operating system, ______ programs are running but not in use.

background

Two types of operating system user interfaces are graphical and ______.

command-line

A(n) ______ is a small program that tells the operating system how to communicate with a specific device.

driver

The operating system sometimes is called the ______.

platform

The area of the hard drive used for virtual memory is called a(n) ______ file.

swap

A(n) ______ machine enables you to install a second operating system on a computer.

virtual