A+ Certification : 4.0 Understanding Operating System (Essentials)

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1.

What is the Desktop?
- A.
  
  The top of the desk where the computer sits
- B.
  
  A tool that keeps track of all the data on disk
- C.
  
  Where all of a computer's memory is stored
- D.
  
  The virtual desk upon which all of your other programs and utilities run
2.

The screensaver can be changed in the ________________ dialog box.
- A.
  
  Display Properties
- B.
  
  Taskbar
- C.
  
  Menu Bar
- D.
  
  Shortcut Menu
3.

Which of the following is a popular open-source operating system?
- A.
  
  Mac OS X
- B.
  
  Linux
- C.
  
  Windows ME
- D.
  
  Windows XP
4.

The Taskbar can be increased in size by ______________.
- A.
  
  Right-clicking the mouse and dragging the Taskbar to make it bigger
- B.
  
  Left-clicking the mouse and double-clicking the Taskbar
- C.
  
  Moving the mouse pointer to the top of the Taskbar, pausing until the pointer turns into a double-headed arrow, and then clicking and dragging.
- D.
  
  Highlighting the Taskbar and double-clicking in the center
5.

Which of the following file attributes are available to files on a FAT32 partition?
- A.
  
  Hidden, Read Only, Archive, System
- B.
  
  Compression, Hidden, Archive, Encryption, Read Only
- C.
  
  Read Only, Hidden, System, Encryption
- D.
  
  Indexing, Read Only, Hidden, System, Compression
6.

What was the first 32-bit preemptive multitasking system?
- A.
  
  Windows 2
- B.
  
  Windows 3
- C.
  
  Windows 95
- D.
  
  Windows 98
7.

The windows Explorer program can be used to do which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
- A.
  
  Browse the Internet
- B.
  
  Copy and move files
- C.
  
  Change file attributes
- D.
  
  Create backup jobs
8.

Standard permissions are ___________________.
- A.
  
  The same as special permissions
- B.
  
  Only the Read, Write, and Execute permissions
- C.
  
  Permissions assigned to users but not to groups
- D.
  
  Permissions grouped together for easy assignment.
9.

Virtual memory is configured though which system tool?
- A.
  
  Taskbar
- B.
  
  System control panel
- C.
  
  Memory Manager
- D.
  
  Virtual Configuration
10.

If a program doesn't have a shortcut on the Desktop or in the Programs submenu, you can start it by ________________.
- A.
  
  Using the Shut Down command
- B.
  
  Typing cmd in the Start Run box
- C.
  
  Using the Run command and typing in the name of the program
- D.
  
  Typing cmd in the Start box followed by the program name
11.

What can you do if a program is not responding to any commands and appears to be locked up? (Choose all that apply.)
- A.
  
  Open the System control panel and choose Performance to see what process is causing the problem.
- B.
  
  Add more memory.
- C.
  
  Pres Ctrl+Alt+Del to reboot the computer.
- D.
  
  Open Task Manager, select the appropriate task, and click End Task.
12.

In Windows, a deleted file can be retrieved using which of the following?
- A.
  
  My Computer icon
- B.
  
  Recycle Bin
- C.
  
  Control Panel
- D.
  
  Settings panel
13.

To turn off a Windows 2000 machine, you should _____________.
- A.
  
  Run the Shut Down (Turn Off) command at a command prompt.
- B.
  
  Turn off the switch and unplug the machine
- C.
  
  Pres Ctrl+Alt+Del
- D.
  
  Select Start -> Shut Down, choose Shut Down, and turn off the computer.
14.

Which type of resource do you configure in Device Manager?
- A.
  
  Hardware
- B.
  
  Files and folders
- C.
  
  Applications
- D.
  
  Memory
15.

To back up the files on your disks in Windows, which Windows program can you use?
- A.
  
  Disk Management
- B.
  
  Backup
- C.
  
  My Computer
- D.
  
  Windows doesn't come with a back up program.
16.

Which of the following files bootstraps Windows XP?
- A.
  
  NTLDR
- B.
  
  BOOT.INI
- C.
  
  BOOTSTRAP.EXE
- D.
  
  NTBOOTDD.SYS
17.

Which of the following partitions is specifically the partition from which the operating system boots?
- A.
  
  Primary partition
- B.
  
  Extended partition
- C.
  
  Active partition
- D.
  
  Logical partition
18.

Which of the following Registry hives contains information about the computer's hardware?
- A.
  
  HKEY_CURRENT_MACHINE
- B.
  
  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
- C.
  
  HKEY_MACHINE
- D.
  
  HKEY_RESOURCES
19.

Within Windows 2000, what is the maximum length of a filename?
- A.
  
  8 characters plus a 3-character extension
- B.
  
  64 characters
- C.
  
  255 characters
- D.
  
  Unlimited