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Day1Ch2


Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 
Which of these operating systems is portable to different hardware platforms and incorporates a robust platform for software development?
a.
Windows 2000
b.
UNIX
c.
Apple Macintosh Operating System
d.
Windows NT
 

 2. 
True or False? The Linux operating system is based on open source code and can be downloaded, modified, and installed freely.
a.
True
b.
False
 

 3. 
Which of these is available in several server editions as well as a desktop version?
a.
Windows 2000
b.
Windows Me
c.
Apple Macintosh Operating System
d.
Linux
 

 4. 
True or False? All UNIX systems share a kernel/shell architecture.
a.
True
b.
False
 

 5. 
Which of these is considered the main entry point into the Windows user interface?
a.
Taskbar
b.
Windows Desktop
c.
Start menu
d.
Desktop icon
 

 6. 
Which of these is considered an optional component of the Windows user interface?
a.
Quick Launch toolbar
b.
The taskbar
c.
Windows Desktop
d.
Start menu
 

 7. 
True or False? Windows Explorer allows users to examine and search only the Internet.
a.
True
b.
False
 

 8. 
True or False? The Control Panel provides access to configurable utilities for the Windows operating system.
a.
True
b.
False
 

 9. 
What does the Windows file system use to determine whether a particular file is a system file, a program file, or a data file?
a.
Spell Checker
b.
Single Sign-on
c.
File extensions
d.
Password encryption
 

 10. 
True or False? In a Windows file system, the terms directory and folder have different meanings.
a.
True
b.
False
 

 11. 
How many characters long is a typical file extension?
a.
Four
b.
Three
c.
Two
d.
One
 

 12. 
True or False? NTFS is the recommended file system for today's Windows-based computers.
a.
True
b.
False
 

 13. 
Which of these is considered a system management tool?
a.
The registry
b.
The My Documents directory
c.
Windows Explorer
d.
The Start menu
 

 14. 
True or False? The Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) interface is a way to use script files to gather management information about a computer system from a remote environment.
a.
True
b.
False
 

 15. 
True or False? The registry is divided into five sections called subsections.
a.
True
b.
False
 

Multiple Response
Identify one or more choices that best complete the statement or answer the question.
 

 16. 
Macintosh Operating System X features include which of these?
 a.
The Safari™ Web browser
 b.
Multiple user support
 c.
IPX/SPX networking
 d.
Many file- and network-level security features
 

 17. 
Which of these functions does My Computer address?
 a.
Manages files and folders
 b.
Contains links to common tasks and resources
 c.
Manages storage devices
 d.
Displays short-cuts to applications
 

 18. 
Which of these standard NTFS permissions can be assigned to folders and drives?
 a.
Read
 b.
Modify
 c.
Partial Control
 d.
Full Control
 

 19. 
Which of the following are considered computer management tools?
 a.
Windows Control Panel
 b.
Disk Defragmenter
 c.
Event Viewer
 d.
Device Marker
 

 20. 
Which of these does the registry database house?
 a.
Installation settings
 b.
Hardware and software configuration information
 c.
Local user account information
 d.
Start up settings
 



 
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