NOS 110 Chapter 2 Quiz

A) Windows 2000

From which OS did Windows XP evolve? A) Windows 2000 B) Windows ME C) Windows Server 2003 D) Windows 98

A) Windows 8

In which Windows Desktop OS was the start button replaced by the Start screen? A) Windows 8 B) Windows 9 C) Windows 10 D) Windows 7

C) clustering

With what technique are two or more servers linked to equally share the server processor load? A) applications services B) teaming C) clustering D) plug and play

B) Registry

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? A) ActiveX B) Registry C) Plug and Play D) Component Object Model

B) True

Mac OS X allows multiple users to access the OS in their own workspaces. A) False B) True

A) False

The firewall in Windows 7 is enhanced to monitor incoming communications only. A) False B) True

B) False

The first true 32-bit operating system developed by Microsoft was Windows 3.1. A) True B) False

B) X Window

What feature of UNIX provides the GUI and is network-enabled? A) Aqua B) X Window C) BSD D) Aero

B) Windows Hello

What new feature in Windows 10 allows you to expand your sign-in options by using your facial features of fingerprint if your hardware supports it? A) Cortana B) Windows Hello C) Microsoft Edge D) Quick Access

D) plug and play

What operating system feature enables the operating system to automatically detect newly installed hardware? A) component object B) ActiveX C) the registry D) plug and play

A) Nano Server

Which Windows Server 2016 installation option has a small footprint and does not support a local logon? A) Nano Server B) Foundation Server C) Server Core D) Windows Containers

C) Server Core

Which new installation option was introduced in Windows Server 2008 that is a bare-bones installation with a limited GUI? A) Hyper-V B) Server Manager C) Server Core D) Active Directory

B) Windows 95

Which of the following OSs was the first to offer true 32-bit functionality? A) Windows 3.1 B) Windows 95 C) Windows 98 D) MS-DOS

A) Windows NT's kernel ran in privileged mode

Which of the following features differentiated Windows NT from Windows 95/98 A) Windows NT's kernel ran in privileged mode B) Windows NT had built-in network support C) Windows NT supported plug and play D) Windows NT had a GUI

C) all network data is encrypted

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Windows NT security model? A) support for domains B) file and folder protection C) all network data is encrypted D) user accounts and passwords

A) Libraries

Which of the following is a new feature in Windows 7 that allows you to organize files from multiple locations? A) Libraries B) File Explorer C) Folder resource sharing options D) MMC 3.0

A) Support for only intel-based processors

Which of the following was a major change in Mac OS X that first occurred with Snow Leopard? A) support for only intel-based processors B) support for TCP/IP C) Split View was introduced D) a new protocol called AppleTalk

A) Startup Repair Tool

Which of the following will be launched automatically if Windows 7 Detects a problem while booting the system? A) Startup Repair Tool B) Microsoft Update C) Restart Manager D) Service-failure Recovery

C) Windows Server 2012

Which version of Windows Server has features for implementing a private cloud and comes with an option called Minimal Server Interface? A) Windows Server 2003 B) Windows Server 2008 C) Windows Server 2012 D) Windows Server Core

A) True

Windows 95 used cooperative multitasking for 16 bit applications and preemptive multitasking for 32-bit applications A) True B) False

A) False

Windows 98 was the first Windows OS to use the kerberos security system. A) False B) True

B) Direct Access

You are the administrator for a company that has users that must access the network remotely on a regular Basis. You want the remote connection to be secure using IPsec encryption and as easy as possible to set up for your users. What new feature found in Windows Server 2008 R2 along with Windows 7 can you use to accomplish this? A) BrancheCache B) DirectAccess C) MMC 3.0 D) FCI

B) Libraries

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 7 can you use? A) File server resource manager B) Libraries C) Distributed File system D) gadgets

A) Windows 2000 Server

You need to set up a new network with 15 workstations. You must provide access to network services for all 15 stations simultaneously and you have been told to use Active Directory in this network. Which OS should you use? A) Windows 2000 Server B) Mac OS Server C) Linux D) Windows 2000 Professional

B) Windows Server 2008

You want to be able to take advantage of the new Server Core feature. You have both 32-bit and 64-bit computers you want to install Server Core on. Which Windows OS should you purchase? A) Windows Server 2008 Core Edition B) Windows Server 2008 C) Windows Server 2008 R2 D) Windows Server 2003 R2