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COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What program is used to start and shut down a computer or mobile device, provide a user interface, manage programs and memory, and provide file management, among other functions?


A) an operating system
B) a file utility
C) application software
D) a system utility

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COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What does the booting process do?


A) starts the computer in safe mode
B) sends the computer to idle mode
C) shuts down the computer
D) starts or restarts the computer

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Which of the following includes and profits from installing trial versions of antivirus software on their computers?


A) VARs
B) BSEs
C) ISPs
D) OEMs

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COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What can you use to identify a problem with resources so that you can try to resolve any problems?


A) a system check
B) a performance monitor
C) a utility manager
D) an efficiency test

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Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.

Premises
For each user, a network administrator establishes this, which enables the user to access, or sign in to, a computer or to a network
Technology that allows two devices to share information by touching
Saves any open documents and programs to RAM, turns off all unneeded functions, and then places the computer in a low-power state
Define who can access certain resources and when they can access those resources
The practice of sharing or pooling computing resources, such as servers
Enables you to sync mail, calendars, contacts, and other items on iOS
An iOS app that provides a centralized location for coupons
Android app store that provides access to apps, songs, books, and movies
A popular, multitasking UNIX-based operating system
Enables user to access all files and programs on the computer or network, install programs, and specify settings that affect all users on a computer, mobile device, or network
You should run exactly one of this kind of application on your computer
A Windows Phone app that provides a centralized location for coupons
Microsoft's cloud server
A unique combination of characters that identifies a specific user
If application software has stopped responding and the hard disk's LED blinks repeatedly, the operating system probably is doing this
Saves any open documents and programs to an internal hard drive before removing power from the computer or device
A proprietary mobile operating system
When working with a command-line interface, the set of commands entered into the computer is called this
A private combination of characters associated with the user name that allows access to certain computer resources
Typically has one program running at a time, though others may be running in the background
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mobile operating system
SkyDrive
Linux
sleep mode
command language
virtualization
Blackberry
iCloud
antivirus
Passbook
administrator account
thrashing
permissions
account
Google Play
password
Wallet
user name
hibernate
NFC

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For each user, a network administrator establishes this, which enables the user to access, or sign in to, a computer or to a network
Technology that allows two devices to share information by touching
Saves any open documents and programs to RAM, turns off all unneeded functions, and then places the computer in a low-power state
Define who can access certain resources and when they can access those resources
The practice of sharing or pooling computing resources, such as servers
Enables you to sync mail, calendars, contacts, and other items on iOS
An iOS app that provides a centralized location for coupons
Android app store that provides access to apps, songs, books, and movies
A popular, multitasking UNIX-based operating system
Enables user to access all files and programs on the computer or network, install programs, and specify settings that affect all users on a computer, mobile device, or network
You should run exactly one of this kind of application on your computer
A Windows Phone app that provides a centralized location for coupons
Microsoft's cloud server
A unique combination of characters that identifies a specific user
If application software has stopped responding and the hard disk's LED blinks repeatedly, the operating system probably is doing this
Saves any open documents and programs to an internal hard drive before removing power from the computer or device
A proprietary mobile operating system
When working with a command-line interface, the set of commands entered into the computer is called this
A private combination of characters associated with the user name that allows access to certain computer resources
Typically has one program running at a time, though others may be running in the background

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What type of operating system allows two or more programs or apps to reside in memory at the same time?


A) multitasking
B) multiuser
C) preemptive multitasking
D) multiprocessing

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The person overseeing network operations, called the network ____________________, uses the server operating system to add and remove users, computers, and other devices to and from a network.

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COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the definition of nonresident in terms of parts of the operating system?


A) programs or files that are not compatible with the operating system
B) peripheral devices whose drivers are not yet installed
C) instructions that remain on a storage medium until they are needed
D) data that remains in memory while the computer is running

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Which of the following is least likely to happen if problems are identified during startup?


A) The computer or device may beep.
B) Error messages may display.
C) The computer or device may cease operating.
D) The computer or device may restore itself to its default settings.

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A(n) ____________________ is a program that assesses and reports information about various computer resources and devices.

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COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the purpose of memory management?


A) to store data in the most efficient manner
B) to optimize the use of RAM
C) to start the computer and operating system quickly
D) to allocate system resources stored in ROM

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In the Mac OS GUI, you can drag scrollers to display more window content.

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COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements is not true about operating systems designed to work with a server on a network?


A) A multiuser operating system organizes and coordinates how multiple users access and share resources on a network.
B) Some operating systems have network features built into them.
C) The network administrator uses the operating system on the network to configure the network.
D) Client computers cannot function unless they are connected to the network because they cannot access an operating system.

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COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You are looking for a product developed by Microsoft to enable your organization to manage applications and websites either onsite or on the cloud. Which product will you use?


A) Symbian OS
B) UNIX
C) OS X Server
D) Windows Server

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Which of the following consists of one or more chips on the motherboard that hold items such as data and instructions while the processor interprets and executes them?


A) ROM
B) RAM
C) BIOS
D) POST

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The nexus is the core of an operating system that manages memory and devices.

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Network administrators can set up a network to decrypt data as it travels over a network to prevent unauthorized users from reading the data.

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Which of the following is NOT a desktop operating system?


A) Windows
B) Google Android
C) OS X
D) Chrome OS

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Which of the following is unlikely to be tested during the startup process?


A) application files
B) buses
C) peripheral devices
D) adapter cards

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Which of the following is a set of programs containing instructions that coordinate all the activities among computer hardware resources?


A) operating system
B) disk-based system
C) management system
D) platform system

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