Operating Systems And Users Support
This quiz covers Operating systems and user support.
- 1.What is an operating system? (1)
- A.
Something on the computer.
- B.
A program designed to run other programs on a computer.
- C.
It operates a system.
- D.
They all have mine sweeper.
- 2.Is the operating system the most important program on your computer. (2)
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 3.What are some tasks the operating systems performs? (Choose all that apply) (3)
- A.
To control and allocation memory.
- B.
Make me a sandwich!!!!
- C.
To recognizing input from external devices.
- D.
Transmitting output to computer displays.
- 4.Are regular system updates important? (4)
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 5.What should one do to make sure their computer is protected? (Choose all that apply) (5)
- A.
Make sure a system has a current version of anti virus and anti spy ware software installed.
- B.
Hire a security guard.
- C.
Do not open suspicious mail or venture to questionable Web sites.
- D.
Have good user Judgement.
- 6.What are some well known operating systems? (6)
- A.
Windows
- B.
Firefox
- C.
Linux
- D.
Mac O.S.
- E.
Safari
- 7.Does having the update automatically option selected help make installing updates easier on the user? (7)
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 8.What are standard operating procedures? (8)
- A.
Written documents that describe, in great detail, the routine procedures to be followed for a specific operation, analysis, or action.
- B.
How the computer starts up and begins to run the programs on it.
- C.
Having the knowledge to run, upgrade, and operate programs on your computer efficiently.
- 9.Automatic updates are the best way to scan for malicious sofware? (9)
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 10.Operating Systems also manage files on computer hard drives and control peripherals, like printers and scanners. (10)
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 11.What role does the operating system play in protecting the pc? (11)
- A.
Firewalls help keep your passwords and information safe from intruders.
- B.
Prevents your computer from getting viruses.
- C.
Includes preventing unauthorized users from accessing the computer system.
- 12.Regular back-ups are essential for maintaining your computer? (12)
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 13.What are some possible back-up storage devices? (13)
- A.
External Hard Drive
- B.
Flash drive
- C.
Floppy Disks
- D.
CD
- E.
Tape Drives
- F.
Stone and Chisel
- 14.What is the purpose of defragging your HDD? (14)
- A.
Scans or searches for infected files.
- B.
Putting pieces of related data back together so that files are organized in a contiguous fashion.
- C.
Getting rid of all grenades in your computer.
- 15.Having a off site backup data storage facility is recomended. (15)
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 16.An operating system has a vital role to play in security. (16)
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 17.What does and operating system on a large computer network have to do?(choose all that apply) (17)
- A.
Monitor different programs and users.
- B.
Making sure everything runs smoothly without an interference.
- C.
Maintian the network integrity.
- 18.One of the first steps one should take is to make sure a system has a current version of anti virus and anti spy ware software installed. (18)
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 19.Which of these are user friendly operating systems? (choose all that apply) (19)
- A.
Windows
- B.
Mac O.S.
- C.
D.O.S
- D.
Clear O.S.
- 20.You should always partition your hardrive after a fresh O.S. install to rid of any viruses.(20)
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 21.Is it a good idea to install a FAT partition on an NTFS partition? (21)
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 22.Create System restore points to restore your computer to a earlier setting incase of a unexpected change. (22)
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 23.Familarizing yourself with your computers operating system is essential to know. (23)
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 24.If you're encountering problems with your computer or other programs after installing new software on your computer, uninstall the program and see if the issues persist. (24)
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 25.Which operating system pwns all? (25)
- A.
Windows
- B.
Mac O.S.
- C.
Linux
- D.
D.O.S.
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