QUIZ: COMPUTER

IDENTIFICATION: The power supply is the metal box usually found in a corner of the case. The power supply is visible from the back of many systems because it contains the power cord receptacle and the cooling fan.

What is the process of starting a computer session?

Logging on

Entering a password

Connecting to the internet

It is installed on a computer; an account is created with the administrative privileges required to control that particular computer.

Computer

Windows PX

Windows XP

What is the process of ending a computer session?

Logging on

Logging off

All of the above

It is the core software component of your computer. It performs many functions and is, in very basic terms, an interface between your computer and the outside world.

The operating system provides an interface to these parts using what is referred to as:

"usb"

"drivers"

"hardware"

A version used by many businesses on workstations. It has the ability to become a member of a corporate domain.

A lower cost version of Windows XP which is for home use only and should not be used at a business.

A better version of the Windows NT operating system which works well both at home and as a workstation at a business. It includes technologies which allow hardware to be automatically detected and other enhancements over Windows NT.

A upgraded version from windows 98 but it has been historically plagued with programming errors which may be frustrating for home users.

This was produced in two main versions. The first Windows 98 version was plagued with programming errors but the Windows 98 Second Edition which came out later was much better with many errors resolved.

A version of Windows made specifically for businesses offering better control over workstation capabilities to help network administrators.

The first version of Windows after the older Windows 3.x versions offering a better interface and better library functions for programs.

A system that has been around for many years and it is very stable. It is primary used to be a server rather than a workstation and should not be used by anyone who does not understand the system.

Apple Macintosh

Unix

Linux

Allows more than one program to run concurrently.

O real time

O multitasking

O multi-user

Allows two or more users to run programs at the same time.

O multitasking

O multithreading

O multi-user

Essay. Give the meaning of Operating System based on your own understanding.

QUIZ: COMPUTER

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