1.3.5 - Practice Questions

Which of following items are likely to be displayed in the notifications area of a computer running the windows operating system?

1. The current time. 2. A volume control

Match the operating systems attribute on the left on the correct description on the right.

Ability to use multiple processing devices. 1. Multiprocessing Ability to run multiple applications simultaneously. 2. Multitasking Ability to run multiple parts of an application simultaneously. 3. Multithreading

Windows includes a set of features that improves its visual appearance. These features include, but are not limited to: - Glass effects - Window animations - Flip 3D - Skake

Aero

Which Windows tool do you use to browse the file system on a drive?

File Explorer

Part of the operating system core is responsible for controlling security, managing the file system,a and providing a platform for applications to run on. What is the feature's name?

Kernel

Which of the following is the term used for a set of programs that acts as an interface between the applications that are running on a computer and the computer's hardware?

Operating system Explanation: An operating system is a set of programs that acts as an interface between the applications that are running on a computer and the computer's hardware.

Which component of Windows prompts the user for credentials or permissions to minimize the dangers of unintended software installations?

User Account Control (UAC)

Which operating system(s) include the following features - Cortana - Cloud storage - Continuum -Micosoft Store -Microsoft Edge

Windows 10