BUS 101 - Module 4: Operating Systems and File Management

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Which of these file sizes is largest?

3 GB

Mia needs to upload her homework to her school's LMS for grading. She has several versions of the file that include feedback from her instructor , her brother, and a classmate. How can Mia ensure she's uploading the finished version for grading?

Check the modified date

Tristan just downloaded a new game he wants to play on his computer. What kind of file should he open in order to install and run the game?

Executable file

What is the file management tool available by default on a macOS computer?

Finder

What type of window do you open to display a list of files?

Folder window

What does an operating system provide so you can interact with a device by tapping or clicking buttons, for example?

Graphical User Interface (GUI)

What is the core of an operating system called?

Kernel

Which of the following is not a common element in a desktop window?

Launchpad button

Which of these operating systems could a developer copy, give to others, and sell to the public?

Linux

Ricky's computer keeps freezing when he's running several apps or webpages simultaneously. What resource does his computer probably need more of?

Memory

What device's settings should be adjusted for a left-handed person?

Mouse

If you create a file shortcut on your desktop, what happens to the file?

Nothing - it stays where it is.

In a desktop operating system, which part of the desktop displays the date and time and contains shortcuts to utilities such as audio controls and network connections?

Notification area

How is SaaS software distributed?

Online

What type of software manages the complete operation of a computer or mobile device?

Operating system

When you take a photo using your smartphone, what kind of data is the photo?

Output

Which type of memory is nonvolatile?

ROM

Teresa wants to change the desktop theme on her laptop to display a new set of background images. What Windows tool should she use to select a desktop theme?

Setting dialog box

Rochelle's browser on her Windows computer has frozen and is not responding to any commands. She wants to stop the app to solve the problem and does not need to save work she was doing in the browser. What administrative tool allows her to shut down the browser?

Task Manager

Which of these steps comes first in the boot process?

The device receives power from the power supply or battery, and sends it to the circuitry.

What happens to files in a folder on a Windows system when the folder is deleted?

The files are moved to the Recycle Bin.

Rylie is trying to save a file named Rylie:Portfolio.docx, but she keeps getting an error message. How can she fix the problem?

Use the filename RyliePortfolio.docx instead.

Which of the following is not a task the operating system performs?

Write programs

Branston is shopping for a laptop he can coordinate with his iPhone. Which laptop operating system should he choose?

macOS

What type of information is included in your user account?

Username and password


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