Chapter 5: End of Chapter Quiz

An example of an open source OS is

Linux.

Which of the following is not considered an accessibility utility?

System Restore

When an OS processes tasks in a priority order, it is known as

preemptive multitasking.

The C: drive on a Windows PC is like a large filing cabinet, and is referred to as the

root directory.

Modern desktop operating systems are considered single-user multitasking operating systems.

False

Once files are placed in the Recycle Bin they cannot be recovered.

False

System restore points can only be created by Windows automatically on a regular schedule.

False

Which of the following devices would use a real-time operating system?

Roomba Vacuum

Which of the following would you NOT see on a Windows 10 Start menu?

Task View

Different versions of Linux are known as distros.

True

The power-on self-test ensures all peripheral devices are attached and operational.

True

A feature in Windows 10 that is used to organize open windows into task-specific groups is called

Virtual Desktops.

When a printer receives a command, it generates a unique signal to the OS, which is called a(n)

interrupt.

Device drivers are

often bundled with the operating system.

A GUI user interface is special because

there is a set of icons that represent the OS tasks.