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Spring 2013:-00A-Microcomputer Operating System (CINT106-00A-A1-201230)Review Test Submission: Ch 2 RQ
Content
User Samantha Marie Wojciechowski
Course Spring 2013:-00A-Microcomputer Operating System
Test Ch 2 RQ
Status Needs Grading
Score Grade not available.
Time Elapsed 19 minutes.
Instructions
Question 1
1 out of 1 points
Windows 2000 was a significant rewrite of the Windows 98 kernel. True or False? (RQ 2-2)
Answer
Selected Answer: False
Correct Answer: False
Question 2
1 out of 1 points
The Subsystem for UNIX-based Applications allows you to run UNIX applications on the Windows server. True or False? (RQ 2-5)
Answer
Selected Answer: True
Correct Answer: True
Question 3
1 out of 1 points
Self-Healing NTFS is a process to repair disk drives on an off-line server. True or False? (RQ 2-7)
Answer
Selected Answer: False
Correct Answer: False
Question 4
1 out of 1 points
Windows Server 2003 R2 and Windows Vista share the same code base and thus many of the same features. True or False? (RQ 2-12)
Answer
Selected Answer: False
Correct Answer: False
Question 5
1 out of 1 points
Windows Server 2008 shares the same code base with: (RQ 2-6)
Answer
Selected Answer: b. Windows Vista
Correct Answer: b. Windows Vista
Question 6
1 out of 1 points
Probably the most exciting feature introduced by Microsoft in Windows 95 was called ____________. (RQ 2-8)
Answer
Selected Answer: a. Plug and Play
Correct Answer: a. Plug and Play
Question 7
1 out of 1 points
A virtual private network (VPN) is: (RQ 2-9)
Answer
Selected Answer: c. a private network that is like a tunnel through a larger network
Correct Answer: c. a private network that is like a tunnel through a larger network
Question 8
1 out of 1 points
Hyper-V is _________________. ( RQ 2-15)
Answer
Selected Answer: d. the server virtualization code used to create multiple logical servers on one physical server
Correct Answer: d. the server virtualization code used to create multiple logical servers on one physical server
Question 9
1 out of 1 points
Looking at Windows Server 2008 R2, which of the following statements apply? ( RQ 2-16)
Answer
Selected Answer: a. It is available in seven versions
Correct Answer: a. It is available in seven versions
Question 10
1 out of 1 points
What relatively high-speed input/output port was first supported in Windows 98? (RQ 2-18)
Answer
Selected Answer: a. USB
Correct Answer: a. USB
Question 11
1 out of 1 points
What company supports Fedora which is a free Linux product provided with this book? (RQ 2-19)
Answer
Selected Answer: d. Red Hat
Correct Answer: d. Red Hat
Question 12
1 out of 1 points
A virtual server allows you to do which of the following? (RQ 2-20)
Answer
Selected Answer: c. Setup multiple operating systems on one physical server
Correct Answer: c. Setup multiple operating systems on one physical server
Question 13
1 out of 1 points
The enhanced Print Management Console release in Windows Server 2003 R2 allows for: (Choose all that apply) (RQ 2-1)
Answer
Selected Answers: a. remote installation of network printers
b. ability to view general printer information
d. remotely diagnose a printer problem
Correct Answers: a. remote installation of network printers
b. ability to view general printer information
d. remotely diagnose a printer problem
Question 14
0 out of 1 points
A virtual folder in Windows Vista is _____________.(Choose all that apply) (RQ 2-3)
Answer
Selected Answers: c. a way of organizing files based on information associated with the files
Correct Answers: b. a concept similar to symbolic links in UNIX/Linux
c. a way of organizing files based on information associated with the files
Question 15
0 out of 1 points
The most recent Microsoft Windows family of server operating systems is the ______________family. (RQ 2-4)
Answer
Selected Answer: Windows Server 2008 R2
Correct Answer: Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2
Question 16
1 out of 1 points
Kerberos security was introduced in Windows _____________. (RQ 2-10)
Answer
Selected Answer: 2000
Correct Answer: 2000
Question 17
0 out of 1 points
The six versions of Windows 7 are : _____________, _____________, ____________, __________, ______________, and _______________. (RQ 2-11)
Answer
Selected Answer: Stater, Home Basic, Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate, Enterprise
Correct Answer: Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Home Basic, and Windows 7 Enterprise.
Question 18
0 out of 1 points
UNIX versions adhere to one of the two main design standards which are the ___________ or the _______________. (RQ 2-13)
Answer
Selected Answer: Berkeley Software Distribution, System V Release 4
Correct Answer: Berkeley Software Distribution (BSD) or System V Release 4 (SVR4)
Question 19
0 out of 1 points
The X Window type GUI interface in Red Hat Linux is called _____________. (RQ 2-14)
Answer
Selected Answer: Fedora
Correct Answer: GNOME
Question 20
Needs Grading
What version of Mac OS provides support for mail and calendar functions in Microsoft Exchange? (RQ 2-17)
Answer
Selected Answer:
Mac OS X Version 10.6 Snow Leopard
Correct Answer:
Mac OS X Version 10.6 Snow Leopard
Tuesday, January 22, 2013 1:55:50 AM EST
OK
chapters 1 and 2
Both Sides
One function of the kernel is managing use of the computer's RAM.
True
One function of the kernel is managing use of the computer's RAM. True
Which of the following was the first widely used multiuser, multitasking OS? Unix
Which of the following is NOT a task performed by the computer's BIOS? manages random access memory
If you need to change certain aspects of the way your computer boots, which of the following components would you configure? BIOS
You need to set up a new network with 15 workstations. You must provide access to network services for all 15 stations simultaneously and you have been told to use Active Directory in this network. Which OS should you use? Windows 2000 Server
Code that exchanges information with specific hardware devices is referred to as which of the following?device driver
Mac OS X allows multiple users to access the OS in their own workspaces. True
You have a network of 175 workstations, 5 servers, and 12 printers. You want to be able to maintain enterprise-wide control of your network printers from one location. What new tool in Windows Server 2003 R2 can help you do that? Print Management Console
The first true 32-bit operating system developed by Microsoft was Windows 3.1. False
From which OS did Windows XP evolve?Windows 2000
Which of the following will be launched automatically if Vista detects a problem while booting the system? Startup Repair Tool
You are the administrator for a company that has users that must access the network remotely on a regular basis. You want the remote connection to be secure and as easy as possible to set up for your users. What new feature found in Windows Server 2008 R2 along with Windows 7 can you use to accomplish this? DirectAccess
You're running several Windows Server 2003 R2 servers. You re considering purchasing an application that requires user authentication and authorization. You want to be able to manage your user accounts through a single database that will work both for centralized logon and for this application. What feature should you consider using? ADAM
Most modern operating systems use cooperative multitasking. False
What type of computer is most likely to be used for graphical design and film design and animation?high-end workstation
Windows 98 was the first Windows OS to use the Kerberos security system. False
What feature in Windows 7 uses flash memory to supplement RAM? ReadyBoost
You have created a number of different documents using several applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. These files are located in different folders on your hard drive. You want to be able to access these folders from a single location without actually moving them from their current location. What feature of Windows Vista can you use? virtual folders
A word processor is best described as which type of operating system element? application software
You have installed a new network adaptor in your computer and reboot the OS. You go to check the settings of the network adaptor but you cannot find the device in Windows. What is the most likely problem? bad or missing device driver
Which of the following features was first available in Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP? 64-bit Itanium support
Which of the following can be described as client/server computing coupled with the Internet? cloud computing
You want to implement a system that hosts scalable Web-based applications accessible through a Web browser. This system should be available only to your company but the resources should be made available through a third-party. What type of system should you use? hosted private cloud
File Server Resource Manager offers which of the following features? quota management
Which of the following is a job typically performed by the kernel? managing CPU interactions
A single device driver typically communicates with several different hardware devices. False
You're an administrator for a network with 6 Windows Server 2003 R2 servers. You maintain shared files on four of those servers and your users frequently get confused as to which server holds which share. You want to simplify access to the shares on these servers. What feature can you use? DFS
Which of the following accurately describes preemptive multitasking? The OS controls when an application can use the CPU
Which of the following OSs was the first to offer true 32-bit functionality? Windows 95
Windows 95 used cooperative multitasking for 16-bit applications and preemptive multitasking for 32-bit applications.True
If you suspect that a Windows problem is related to the database that stores hardware and software configuration information, which Windows component should you investigate? Registry
I/O functions let programs communicate with the computer hardware. True
Which of the following does NOT require a device driver to be installed in the OS? installing more RAM
You want to be able to take advantage of the new Server Core feature. You have both 32-bit and 64-bit computers you want to install Server Core on. Which Windows OS should you purchase? Windows Server 2008
If you are a bank manage and have thousands of transactions to process in which no user interaction is required, which type of computer are you most likely to use? mainframe
Which of the following is NOT a feature first introduced in Windows 2000? user accounts and passwords
Which new feature in Windows Server 2008 allows you to run multiple independent operating systems on a single physical server? Hyper-V
What component of a Linux/Unix OS functions similar to a MS-DOS command prompt? shell
The advanced firewall in Windows Vista monitors incoming communications only. False
Which of the following is least concerned with a computer's specific hardware configuration?applications
You are testing out a new multitasking operating system. In your testing, you find that some applications are not getting sufficient CPU time while others are getting more than necessary. Which component is likely to be the cause of this problem? kernel
Which of the following can be described as program code that acts as a specialized hook into the operating system? API
Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Windows NT security model? all network data is encrypted
Which of the following features differentiated Windows NT from Windows 95/98? Windows NT's kernel ran in privileged mode
Which Windows Vista feature protects the registry and specific folders so that their contents are only available to a specific user? UAP
The core of an operating system is referred to as the CPU. False
You are planning to buy a new server that will act as the server portion of a client/server application. A colleague of yours makes some suggestions for the server's OS. Which of the following suggestions are you least likely to adopt? Windows 7
Which OS is commonly used as both a desktop OS and for multiuser server applications? Linux
Which of the following is NOT an I/O task performed by the OS? executes program instructions
If your computing environment requires that some processing of your application takes place on a server and some of it takes place on a PC-class computer, what type of system are you using?
client/server system
Review Test Submission: Ch 3 RQ
Content
User Samantha Marie Wojciechowski
Course Spring 2013:-00A-Microcomputer Operating System
Test Ch 3 RQ
Started 1/22/13 2:10 AM
Submitted 1/22/13 2:25 AM
Status Needs Grading
Score Grade not available.
Time Elapsed
15 minutes.
Instructions
Question 10 out of 1 points
Instruction pipelining is a processing technique that allows the processor to operate on one instruction at a time with the pipeline keeping the instructions in order. True or False? (RQ 3-2)Answer
Selected Answer:
Tru
e
Correct Answer:
False
Question 21 out of 1 points
Hyper-threading (HT) technology enables two separate processors to appear to the operating system as a single processor. True or False? (RQ 3-6)Answer
Selected Answer:
False
Correct Answer:
False
Question 31 out of 1 points
Mobile phones around the world use CISC processors. True or False? (RQ 3-8)Answer
Selected Answer:
False
Correct Answer:
False
Question 41 out of 1 points
One way to improve the performance of a Web server that is often slow is to upgrade to a processor that has a large amount of fast L2 cache, or a combination of L1, L2, and L3 cache. (RQ 3-11)Answer
Selected Answer:
True
Correct Answer:
True
Question 51 out of 1 points
An EPIC CPU design _______________. (RQ 3-1)Answer
Selected Answer:
c.
allows a single processor to execute 20 or more operations at a time
Correct Answer:
c.
allows a single processor to execute 20 or more operations at a time
Question 60 out of 1 points
The first widely used personal computer CPU was manufactured by Intel, and its model number was: (RQ 3-7 )Answer
Selected Answer:
d.
80286
Correct Answer:
c.
8088
Question 70 out of 1 points
Manufacturers rate their CPU speeds based on the _________________. (RQ 3-9)Answer
Selected Answer:
c.
core speed times the number of cores
Correct Answer:
d.
internal clock speed
Question 81 out of 1 points
The faster a CPU runs the more heat it generates. What can be done to reduce the amount of heat produced? (RQ 3-10)Answer
Selected Answer:
c.
Add an extra CPU fan to the computer.
Correct Answer:
c.
Add an extra CPU fan to the computer.
Question 91 out of 1 points
A CPU with an external clock speed of 2 GHz and a 64-bit data bus could transfer as much as ___________ GB per second.(RQ 3-12)Answer
Selected Answer:
c.
16 GB
Correct Answer:
c.
16 GB
Question 100 out of 1 points
Multicore processors _____________________. (Choose all that apply.) (RQ 3-4)
Answer
Selected Answers:
b.
are able to perform multiple instructions at a time in each core.
c.
have two or more cores such as dual-core and quad-core.
Correct Answers:
a.
execute basic instructions on multicores like reading data from memory or sending data to the screen.
c.
have two or more cores such as dual-core and quad-core.
Question 111 out of 1 points
Multithreading is the ability to run ___________processes, known as threads, at the same time. (Choose all that apply) (RQ 3-13)Answer
Selected Answers:
a.
three
b.
four
c.
two
Correct Answers:
a.
three
b.
four
c.
two
Question 120 out of 1 points
AMD manufactures which of the following chips? (Choose all that apply) (RQ 3-14)Answer
Selected Answers:
d.
Phenom
Correct Answers:
a.
Duron
d.
Phenom
Question 130 out of 1 points
CPU chips are constantly being enhanced and upgraded. New series of CPUs are introduced and others are retired. Which of the following CPUs would you be willing to purchase? Please explain why.(RQ 3-15)Answer
Selected Answers:
d.
Intel Core i5
Correct Answers:
c.
UltraSPARC T3
d.
Intel Core i5
Question 141 out of 1 points
A specialized piece of hardware called the ______________ predicts what data will be needed and makes it available in cache before it is needed.(RQ 3-3)Answer
Selected Answer:
cache controller
Correct Answer:
cache controller
Question 15
1 out of 1 points
The ______________ bus is used to keep the CPU informed of the status of resources and devices connected to the computer.(RQ 3-5)Answer
Selected Answer:
control
Correct Answer:
control
Question 16Needs Grading
One benchmark of the speed of a CPU is the number of clock cycles. How many clock cycles per second does a 3.06 GHz computer have? (RQ 3-16)Answer
Selected Answer:
3,060,000,000 cycles per second
Correct Answer: 3,060,000,000 or 3.06
billionTuesday, January 22, 2013 2:25:48 AM ESTOK
Review Test Submission: CINt 106 Ch 3 Quiz
Content
User Samantha Marie Wojciechowski
Course Spring 2013:-00A-Microcomputer Operating System
Test CINt 106 Ch 3 Quiz
Started 1/22/13 2:32 AM
Submitted 1/22/13 2:37 AM
Status Completed
Score 9 out of 10 points
Time Elapsed
5 minutes out of 10 minutes.
Instructions
Question 11 out of 1 points
Clock speed and CPU design are factors that determine how fast instructions are executed.Answer
Selected Tru
Answer: e
Correct Answer:
True
Question 21 out of 1 points
A RISC CPU performs more complex instructions and can work on general-purpose hardware.Answer
Selected Answer:
False
Correct Answer:
False
Question 31 out of 1 points
CPUs that run faster generally require more energy and generate more heat.Answer
Selected Answer:
True
Correct Answer:
True
Question 40 out of 1 points
The address bus almost always runs faster than the external clock speed of the CPU.Answer
Selected Answer:
[None
Given]
Correct Answer:
False
Question 51 out of 1 points
The Intel Itanium processor is a CISC-based processor that uses a 32-bit architecture.Answer
Selected Answer:
False
Correct Answer:
False
Question 61 out of 1 points
Which feature of RISC CPUs allows the processor to operate on one instruction at the same time it is fetching one or more subsequent instructions?Answer
Selected Answer:
a.
pipelining
Correct Answer:
a.
pipelining
Question 71 out of 1 points
If you are designing a CPU on which you want to have a lot of storage that can be accessed at the internal clock speed of the CPU, which type of memory are you concerned with?Answer
Selected Answer:
b.
L1 cache
Correct Answer:
b.
L1 cache
Question 81 out of 1 points
You are troubleshooting a computer that is in the design phase. The problem you see is that the CPU is not receiving information about the status and of resources and devices connected to the computer. The CPU is also not receiving IRQs. What component of the computer do you suspect could be the problem?Answer
Selected Answer:
b.
control bus
Correct Answer:
b.
control bus
Question 91 out of 1 points
You are building a new PC for yourself. You want your computer to have a dual-core processor made by AMD. Which processor family
should you choose?Answer
Selected Answer:
c.
Athlon X2
Correct Answer:
c.
Athlon X2
Question 101 out of 1 points
You have heard that the Linux distribution your are going to install to run a new application runs best on a RISC architecture. Which of the following CPU families should you consider for the computer on which you will install this Linux distribution?Answer
Selected Answer:
c.
SPARC
Correct Answer:
c.
SPARC
Tuesday, January 22, 2013 2:38:51 AM ESTOK
chapters 1 and 2
Both Sides
One function of the kernel is managing use of the computer's RAM.
True
1/50
One function of the kernel is managing use of the computer's RAM. True
Which of the following was the first widely used multiuser, multitasking OS? Unix
Which of the following is NOT a task performed by the computer's BIOS? manages random access memory
If you need to change certain aspects of the way your computer boots, which of the following components would you configure? BIOS
You need to set up a new network with 15 workstations. You must provide access to network services for all 15 stations simultaneously and you have been told to use Active Directory in this network. Which OS should you use? Windows 2000 Server
Code that exchanges information with specific hardware devices is referred to as which of the following?device driver
Mac OS X allows multiple users to access the OS in their own workspaces. True
You have a network of 175 workstations, 5 servers, and 12 printers. You want to be able to maintain enterprise-wide control of your network printers from one location. What new tool in Windows Server 2003 R2 can help you do that? Print Management Console
The first true 32-bit operating system developed by Microsoft was Windows 3.1. False
From which OS did Windows XP evolve?Windows 2000
Which of the following will be launched automatically if Vista detects a problem while booting the system? Startup Repair Tool
You are the administrator for a company that has users that must access the network remotely on a regular basis. You want the remote connection to be secure and as easy as possible to set up for your users. What new feature found in Windows Server 2008 R2 along with Windows 7 can you use to accomplish this? DirectAccess
You're running several Windows Server 2003 R2 servers. You re considering purchasing an application that requires user authentication and authorization. You want to be able to manage your user accounts through a single database that will work both for centralized logon and for this application. What feature should you consider using? ADAM
Most modern operating systems use cooperative multitasking. False
What type of computer is most likely to be used for graphical design and film design and animation?high-end workstation
Windows 98 was the first Windows OS to use the Kerberos security system. False
What feature in Windows 7 uses flash memory to supplement RAM? ReadyBoost
You have created a number of different documents using several applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. These files are located in different folders on your hard drive. You want to be able to access
these folders from a single location without actually moving them from their current location. What feature of Windows Vista can you use? virtual folders
A word processor is best described as which type of operating system element? application software
You have installed a new network adaptor in your computer and reboot the OS. You go to check the settings of the network adaptor but you cannot find the device in Windows. What is the most likely problem? bad or missing device driver
Which of the following features was first available in Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP? 64-bit Itanium support
Which of the following can be described as client/server computing coupled with the Internet? cloud computing
You want to implement a system that hosts scalable Web-based applications accessible through a Web browser. This system should be available only to your company but the resources should be made available through a third-party. What type of system should you use? hosted private cloud
File Server Resource Manager offers which of the following features? quota management
Which of the following is a job typically performed by the kernel? managing CPU interactions
A single device driver typically communicates with several different hardware devices. False
You're an administrator for a network with 6 Windows Server 2003 R2 servers. You maintain shared files on four of those servers and your users frequently get confused as to which server holds which share. You want to simplify access to the shares on these servers. What feature can you use? DFS
Which of the following accurately describes preemptive multitasking? The OS controls when an application can use the CPU
Which of the following OSs was the first to offer true 32-bit functionality? Windows 95
Windows 95 used cooperative multitasking for 16-bit applications and preemptive multitasking for 32-bit applications.True
If you suspect that a Windows problem is related to the database that stores hardware and software configuration information, which Windows component should you investigate? Registry
I/O functions let programs communicate with the computer hardware. True
Which of the following does NOT require a device driver to be installed in the OS? installing more RAM
You want to be able to take advantage of the new Server Core feature. You have both 32-bit and 64-bit computers you want to install Server Core on. Which Windows OS should you purchase? Windows Server 2008
If you are a bank manage and have thousands of transactions to process in which no user interaction is required, which type of computer are you most likely to use? mainframe
Which of the following is NOT a feature first introduced in Windows 2000? user accounts and passwords
Which new feature in Windows Server 2008 allows you to run multiple independent operating systems on a single physical server? Hyper-V
What component of a Linux/Unix OS functions similar to a MS-DOS command prompt? shell
The advanced firewall in Windows Vista monitors incoming communications only. False
Which of the following is least concerned with a computer's specific hardware configuration?applications
You are testing out a new multitasking operating system. In your testing, you find that some applications are not getting sufficient CPU time while others are getting more than necessary. Which component is likely to be the cause of this problem? kernel
Which of the following can be described as program code that acts as a specialized hook into the operating system? API
Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Windows NT security model? all network data is encrypted
Which of the following features differentiated Windows NT from Windows 95/98? Windows NT's kernel ran in privileged mode
Which Windows Vista feature protects the registry and specific folders so that their contents are only available to a specific user? UAP
The core of an operating system is referred to as the CPU. False
You are planning to buy a new server that will act as the server portion of a client/server application. A colleague of yours makes some suggestions for the server's OS. Which of the following suggestions are you least likely to adopt? Windows 7
Which OS is commonly used as both a desktop OS and for multiuser server applications? Linux
Which of the following is NOT an I/O task performed by the OS? executes program instructions
If your computing environment requires that some processing of your application takes place on a server and some of it takes place on a PC-class computer, what type of system are you using?
client/server system