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ISY  101  MODULE 4 CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING
17 out of 20
Check your understanding
1.	A(n) __________ disk is a bootable CD, DVD, or other media that contains a complete copy of your computer's hard disk as it existed when shipped from the manufacturer.
a.    boot
b.    recovery
c.    OS
d.    complete
Hint: Page 229
SLO11:Name common hardware devices and identify their functions
LO11A:State the importance of a recovery disk
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2.	Files maintained by the Macintosh operating system can have two parts, called:
a.    components.
b.    segments.
c.    forks.
d.    identifier and size.
Hint: Page 199
SLO5:List the six steps that occur during the PC boot process
LO5A:List the six steps involved in the PC boot process
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3.	A Linux ____ contains the Linux kernel, system utilities, GUI, applications, and installation routine.
a.    set
b.    group
c.    distribution
d.    push
Hint: Page 202
SLO4:Identify the ways operating systems handle each computer resource
LO4A:Identify the way operating systems handle each computer resource
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4.	Weaknesses of Mac OS include:
a.    limited selection of applications.
b.    typically requires more tinkering.
c.    cryptic command-line user interface.
d.    All of the choices apply.
Hint: Page 199
SLO4:Identify the ways operating systems handle each computer resource
LO4C:Identify the relationship between an operating system and a user interface
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5.	The number and variety of programs that run on ____ are unmatched by any other operating system.
a.    Mac
b.    Windows
c.    Chrome
d.    Linux
Hint: Page 196
SLO4:Identify the ways operating systems handle each computer resource
LO4B:Distinguish among operating systems used on today- personal computers, PDAs, and servers
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6.	Through many editions, the Windows user interface was characterized by a colorful Start button in the ____ corner of the screen.
a.    upper-left
b.    lower-left
c.    upper-right
d.    lower-right
Hint: Page 195
SLO4:Identify the ways operating systems handle each computer resource
LO4A:Identify the way operating systems handle each computer resource
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7.	Most personal computers today are sold with preinstalled operating systems including all of the following, except:
a.    Linux.
b.    Windows.
c.    Mac OS.
d.    HP.
Hint: Page 184
SLO4:Identify the ways operating systems handle each computer resource
LO4A:Identify the way operating systems handle each computer resource
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8.	The most obvious responsibility of your computer's operating system is to:
a.    provide an environment for running software.
b.    allow device drivers to work.
c.    provide a graphic interface for your interactions with the computer.
d.    allow you to use your keyboard.
Hint: Page 185
SLO5:List the six steps that occur during the PC boot process
LO5A:List the six steps involved in the PC boot process
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9.	The operating system that was developed in 1969 by AT&T's Bell Labs and gained a good reputation for its dependability is:
a.   INIX.
b.   UNIX.
c.   LINUX.
d.   LUNIX.
Hint: Page 202
SLO4:Identify the ways operating systems handle each computer resource
LO4A:Identify the way operating systems handle each computer resource
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10.	The Palm OS __________ is currently used for popular Palm brand PDAs and smartphones.
a.    Garnet
b.    Windows Mobile
c.    iPhone
d.    Symbian
Hint: Page 202
SLO4:Identify the ways operating systems handle each computer resource
LO4B:Distinguish among operating systems used on today- personal computers, PDAs, and servers
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11.	____ was developed by a Finnish student. It continues to gain popularity as an operating system for personal computers. It is distributed under the terms of a GPL.
a.    INIX
b.    UNIX
c.    LINUX
d.    LUNUX
Hint: Page 202
SLO4:Identify the ways operating systems handle each computer resource
LO4A:Identify the way operating systems handle each computer resource
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12.	An operating system's __________ capability supports a division of labor among all the processing units.
a.    multitasking
b.    multithreading
c.    multiprocessing
d.    multicomputing
Hint: Page 186
SLO5:List the six steps that occur during the PC boot process
LO5A:List the six steps involved in the PC boot process
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13.	Five operating systems dominate the realm of handheld computers: Windows Mobile OS, iPhone OS X, Symbian OS, Android OS, and Palm OS.
a.    True
b.    False
Hint:Page 202
SLO4:Identify the ways operating systems handle each computer resource
LO4B:Distinguish among operating systems used on today- personal computers, PDAs, and servers
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14.	An extension of .ocx designates a __________ type of file.
a.    configuration
b.    support
c.    sound
d.    database
Hint: Page 208
SLO6:Identify file formats and commonly used extensions
LO6B:Specify valid names for files and folders and construct and trace file paths
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15.	An optional file identifier that is separated from a main file name by a period is a:
a.    file convention.
b.    file extension.
c.    file path.
d.    file folder.
Hint: Page 204
SLO6:Identify file formats and commonly used extensions
LO6B:Specify valid names for files and folders and construct and trace file paths
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16.	In the Mac OS, the resource ____ stores information about the data.
a.    tab
b.    fork
c.    segment
d.    metadata
Hint: Page 199
SLO5:List the six steps that occur during the PC boot process
LO5A:List the six steps involved in the PC boot process
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17.	File endings with .exe are __________ files.
a.    executable
b.    executive
c.    exception
d.    All of the choices apply
Hint: Page 204
SLO6:Identify file formats and commonly used extensions
LO6B:Specify valid names for files and folders and construct and trace file paths
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18.	The combination of hardware and software that helps people and computers communicate with each
 other is a user:
a.    interface.
b.    configuration.
c.    database.
d.    position.
Hint: Page 189
SLO4:Identify the ways operating systems handle each computer resource
LO4C:Identify the relationship between an operating system and a user interface
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19.	The significance of ____ data is that it cannot be intercepted by corporate spies or government censors.
a.    encrypted
b.    packaged
c.    saved
d.    parsed
Hint: Page 203
SLO6:Identify file formats and commonly used extensions
LO6B:Specify valid names for files and folders and construct and trace file paths
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20.	The six steps in the boot process are powering up, starting the boot program, powering-on self-test, identifying peripheral devices, loading the operating system, and checking configuration and customization.
a.    True
b.    False
Hint: Page 192
SLO5:List the six steps that occur during the PC boot process
LO5A:List the six steps involved in the PC boot process
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