Lesson 8 - Operating Systems

True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

____	1.	An operating system is application software that enables the computer hardware to communicate and operate with the system software.

____	2.	The Macintosh operating system is called Mac OS X.

____	3.	The graphical user interface was invented by Macintosh.

____	4.	The number of applications available for the Linux operating system is similar to the Mac OS.

____	5.	Embedded operating systems are generally less capable than desktop operating systems.

____	6.	Windows Embedded CE is designed for devices such as digital cameras, security robots, and gaming devices.

____	7.	Documents saved as .rtf files do not retain complicated formatting.

____	8.	To save a file in .txt or .rtf format, use the Save command.

____	9.	Each operating systems provides ways to communicate and exchange information with other operating systems.

____	10.	The IEEE created a code of ethics.

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

____	1.	____ perform jobs such as recognizing input from the keyboard, and keeping track of files.
a.	Operating systems	c.	Application software programs	
b.	Drivers	d.	System administrators	

____	2.	Which of the following is NOT true about operating systems?
a.	An operating system manages resources for applications.	
b.	Your computer system can use the same hardware and settings different from another computer, but still reliably run the same applications.	
c.	The UNIX operating system calls file containers folders.	
d.	The operating system is responsible for preparing the desktop and managing visual and audio effects.	

____	3.	The most widely used version of Microsoft Windows is ____.
a.	2001	c.	7	
b.	XP	d.	Vista	

____	4.	Which of the following is NOT a version of Microsoft Windows?
a.	XP	c.	Vista	
b.	7	d.	Linux	

____	5.	Which of the following is NOT true about UNIX?
a.	It is considered a multitasking, portable operating system.	
b.	UNIX can only run on specific hardware platforms.	
c.	Some versions of UNIX have a command-line interface.	
d.	IBM’s AIX is a variant of UNIX.	

____	6.	The accompanying figure shows an example of the ____ operating system.
a.	AIX	c.	UNIX	
b.	OS X	d.	Linux	

____	7.	Which of the following is NOT true about the operating system shown in the accompanying figure?
a.	It was developed by IBM.	
b.	It is an open-source program.	
c.	It has a reputation of being stable and rarely crashing.	
d.	One user interface for this system is called GNOME.	

____	8.	Which of the following is NOT a term used for operating systems for portable devices?
a.	Embedded	c.	Mini	
b.	Handheld	d.	Mobile	

____	9.	____ is an open-source operating system for mobile devices.
a.	Android	c.	Palm OS	
b.	Blackberry	d.	Symbian OS	

____	10.	The ____ operating system runs on handheld devices supplied by RIM.
a.	Palm OS	c.	Android	
b.	Symbian OS	d.	Blackberry	

____	11.	Which of the following is NOT true about sharing files on different operating systems?
a.	Emulation cards are added to the hard drive.	
b.	Software emulation programs are available.	
c.	Some file types are readable on different operating systems.	
d.	All of the above are true.	

____	12.	Rich Text ____ files are usually readable by word-processing programs on different operating systems.
a.	File	c.	Field	
b.	Format	d.	Flexible	

____	13.	Which of the following is NOT true about identifying user rights?
a.	The tasks you are allowed to perform are defined by user rights.	
b.	The security administrator sets the rights to protect the computer’s security.	
c.	An administrator account is a local account or local security group.	
d.	The administrator account provides unrestricted access to make system-wide changes.	

____	14.	A typical system administrator has a variety of duties, including all of the following, EXCEPT: ____.
a.	Creating or deleting user accounts	c.	Establishing security access levels	
b.	Changing account names	d.	All of the above are true	

____	15.	Which of the following is NOT true about administrative rights?
a.	The administrator can grant them to other users.	
b.	Even without administrative rights, the typical user can install or delete software.	
c.	To have administrative rights, you must know the administrative password.	
d.	Without administrative rights, you cannot change network settings.	

____	16.	When Windows does not boot properly, sometimes a message indicates you are in ____ mode.
a.	secure	c.	safe	
b.	restricted	d.	administrative	

Marni is having trouble with her Macintosh computer that affects her operating system.

____	17.	Marni is trying to run a copy of Quicken for Windows, resulting in a(n) ____ issue.
a.	incompatibility	c.	crash	
b.	corruption	d.	boot	

____	18.	Marni learns that which of the following is NOT true about operating system problems?
a.	Safe mode provides functionality so you or an expert use can do diagnostic testing.	
b.	Microsoft has online tutorials that address Windows 7 performance and maintenance issues.	
c.	Files can become corrupt as the result of a power failure.	
d.	All of the above are true.	

Derek is an expert in computer ethics.

____	19.	Derek knows that all of the following are true, EXCEPT: ____.
a.	Privacy, copyright, and theft are some ethical issues	
b.	The ACM has one of the most definitive codes of ethics and professional conduct	
c.	Ethical judgments are very different in the field of computing than they are in any other area	
d.	All of the above are true	

____	20.	Derek knows ____-hat hackers breach computer security because they want to gain a deeper understanding of computers and networks.
a.	black	c.	blue	
b.	white	d.	red	

Lesson 8 - Operating Systems
Answer Section

TRUE/FALSE

	1.	ANS:	F	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-154

	2.	ANS:	T	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-156

	3.	ANS:	F	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-156

	4.	ANS:	F	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-157

	5.	ANS:	T	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-157

	6.	ANS:	T	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-158

	7.	ANS:	F	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-159

	8.	ANS:	F	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-159

	9.	ANS:	T	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-159

	10.	ANS:	T	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-160

MULTIPLE CHOICE

	1.	ANS:	A	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-154

	2.	ANS:	C	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-154

	3.	ANS:	B	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-155

	4.	ANS:	D	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-155

	5.	ANS:	B	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-156

	6.	ANS:	D	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-156

	7.	ANS:	A	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-157

	8.	ANS:	C	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-157

	9.	ANS:	A	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-157

	10.	ANS:	D	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-158

	11.	ANS:	A	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-159

	12.	ANS:	B	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-159

	13.	ANS:	B	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-160

	14.	ANS:	D	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-160

	15.	ANS:	B	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-160

	16.	ANS:	C	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-161

	17.	ANS:	A	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-161	TOP:	Critical Thinking

	18.	ANS:	D	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-161	TOP:	Critical Thinking

	19.	ANS:	C	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-160	TOP:	Critical Thinking

	20.	ANS:	B	PTS:	1	REF:	Mod 1-160	TOP:	Critical Thinking