Ecpi - Cis 106 - Introduction To Operating Systems - Week 1 Study Guide

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What is a Computer?

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A computer is a machine that computes. More specifically, a computer is an electronic system that accepts, stores, processes, and reports data.

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Input

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The method of getting information into the computer

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Output

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The method of getting data out of the computer

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Storage

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Storing data for future use

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Supercomputer

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Large, powerful computer used for performing specialized tasks

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Mainframes

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Large computer often found where thousands of people use computers

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Minicomputer

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Used in mid-sized businesses

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Microcomputer

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Smallest type of computer

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VMWare: This keyboard shortcut sends a CTRL-ALT-DEL signal to the VMware Guest
(it mimics CTRL-ALT-DEL in our virtual software):

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CTRL-ALT-INS

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VMWare: This keyboard shortcut lets you switch from windowed mode to full-screen mode and back again in our virtual software:

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CTRL-ALT-ENTER

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Unlike CTRL-ALT-DEL, this keyboard shortcut brings up Task Manager in XP, 2000, Vista and 7 no matter how the system is configured:

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CTRL-SHIFT-ESC

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What is the default appearance of the mouse pointer when it is waiting for an action to complete in Windows XP? (I-beam, hour-glass, two-headed arrow, or arrow)

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HOUR-GLASS

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What is the default appearance of the mouse pointer when it is not on an active area of the window? (I-beam, hour-glass, two-headed arrow, or arrow)

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I-BEAM

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What is the default appearance of the mouse pointer when you wish to resize a window on the desktop? (I-beam, hour-glass, two-headed arrow, or arrow)

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TWO-HEADED ARROW

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If you press certain keys (example, the Alt key), the Windows OS will designate hot keys (accelerator keys) by changing them in this way:

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UNDERLINE(use “ALT” to see the underlined letter in Windows 7’s “Computer” )

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Provide two other names for the Status Area (where you see the clock, date, and background programs): ___ , ______

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NOTIFICATION AREA, SYSTEM TRAY

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Windows 7 allows you to “pin” applications to the Taskbar. What did Windows XP provide that was similar for your frequently-used applications?

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*QUICK LAUNCH

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If you tell a user she needs to reboot, be sure to tell her to do this first:

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CLOSE ANY DOCUMENTS AND OPEN APPLICATIONS.

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Where do you turn on or turn off Windows Updates?

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SYSTEM PROPERTIES

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Why should you leave Windows Updates “on”?

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To correct security and other problems with the program code (bugs)

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Part Two: File Systems: Matching. Match the file type with the best statement. Each file type will be used only once.
(A) FAT12 (B) FAT16 (C) FAT32
(D) NTFS5 (E) NFS (F) WINFS

This is NOT a Windows file system: ____ (it is made by another group)

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(E) NFS

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Part Two: File Systems: Matching. Match the file type with the best statement. Each file type will be used only once.
(A) FAT12 (B) FAT16 (C) FAT32
(D) NTFS5 (E) NFS (F) WINFS

This file system was used on primarily on floppy diskettes: _____*

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(A) FAT12

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Part Two: File Systems: Matching. Match the file type with the best statement. Each file type will be used only once.
(A) FAT12 (B) FAT16 (C) FAT32
(D) NTFS5 (E) NFS (F) WINFS

This file system provides security/permissions and is the assumed file type when formatting in Windows 7: _____

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(D) NTFS5

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Part Two: File Systems: Matching. Match the file type with the best statement. Each file type will be used only once.
(A) FAT12 (B) FAT16 (C) FAT32
(D) NTFS5 (E) NFS (F) WINFS

This file system appears on flash drives, particularly if they are larger than 2 GB:_*

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(C) FAT32

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Part Two: File Systems: Matching. Match the file type with the best statement. Each file type will be used only once.
(A) FAT12 (B) FAT16 (C) FAT32
(D) NTFS5 (E) NFS (F) WINFS

This file system is also known as FAT, and is limited to 2 GB or less in size :

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(B) FAT16

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Part Two: File Systems: Matching. Match the file type with the best statement. Each file type will be used only once.
(A) FAT12 (B) FAT16 (C) FAT32
(D) NTFS5 (E) NFS (F) WINFS

This Windows file system was never released for general use:

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(F) WINFS

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Part Three: Match the OS with the best statement. An OS might be used more than once.
(A) OS/2 (B) Linux (C) Windows 3.1
(D) Windows 95 (E) Windows 98 (F) Windows ME
(G) Windows NT (H) Windows 2000 (I) Windows XP
(J) Windows Vista (K) Windows 7 (L) MAC OS/X

These three operating systems are referred to as Windows 9x: __,__,__*

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95, 98, ME

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Part Three: Match the OS with the best statement. An OS might be used more than once.
(A) OS/2 (B) Linux (C) Windows 3.1
(D) Windows 95 (E) Windows 98 (F) Windows ME
(G) Windows NT (H) Windows 2000 (I) Windows XP
(J) Windows Vista (K) Windows 7 (L) MAC OS/X

These three operating systems are referred to as Windows NTx: __,__,__*

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NT, 2000, XP

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Part Three: Match the OS with the best statement. An OS might be used more than once.
(A) OS/2 (B) Linux (C) Windows 3.1
(D) Windows 95 (E) Windows 98 (F) Windows ME
(G) Windows NT (H) Windows 2000 (I) Windows XP
(J) Windows Vista (K) Windows 7 (L) MAC OS/X

This version of Windows joined together the consumer and business product lines (in other words, there is no Server version of this OS):

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*XP

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Part Three: Match the OS with the best statement. An OS might be used more than once.
(A) OS/2 (B) Linux (C) Windows 3.1
(D) Windows 95 (E) Windows 98 (F) Windows ME
(G) Windows NT (H) Windows 2000 (I) Windows XP
(J) Windows Vista (K) Windows 7 (L) MAC OS/X

This is considered to be the first true business version of Windows:

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NT

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Part Three: Match the OS with the best statement. An OS might be used more than once.
(A) OS/2 (B) Linux (C) Windows 3.1
(D) Windows 95 (E) Windows 98 (F) Windows ME
(G) Windows NT (H) Windows 2000 (I) Windows XP
(J) Windows Vista (K) Windows 7 (L) MAC OS/X

This operating system is very similar to Windows Vista (you cannot pick Vista):

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Windows 7

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Part Three: Match the OS with the best statement. An OS might be used more than once.
(A) OS/2 (B) Linux (C) Windows 3.1
(D) Windows 95 (E) Windows 98 (F) Windows ME
(G) Windows NT (H) Windows 2000 (I) Windows XP
(J) Windows Vista (K) Windows 7 (L) MAC OS/X

This modern operating system is not available on standard desktop computers:

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MAC OS/X IS ONLY AVAILABLE ON MAC-LICENSED HARDWARE

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Part Three: Match the OS with the best statement. An OS might be used more than once.
(A) OS/2 (B) Linux (C) Windows 3.1
(D) Windows 95 (E) Windows 98 (F) Windows ME
(G) Windows NT (H) Windows 2000 (I) Windows XP
(J) Windows Vista (K) Windows 7 (L) MAC OS/X

This was the first Windows with a System Restore utility:

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WINDOWS ME

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Part Three: Match the OS with the best statement. An OS might be used more than once.
(A) OS/2 (B) Linux (C) Windows 3.1
(D) Windows 95 (E) Windows 98 (F) Windows ME
(G) Windows NT (H) Windows 2000 (I) Windows XP
(J) Windows Vista (K) Windows 7 (L) MAC OS/X

This Windows came with a “workstation” and “server” version, but it did NOT support PNP (Plug-N-Play), so all the hardware had to be manually configured:

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WINDOWS NT

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Part Three: Match the OS with the best statement. An OS might be used more than once.
(A) OS/2 (B) Linux (C) Windows 3.1
(D) Windows 95 (E) Windows 98 (F) Windows ME
(G) Windows NT (H) Windows 2000 (I) Windows XP
(J) Windows Vista (K) Windows 7 (L) MAC OS/X

This OS was targeted to the home market when introduced in 2000:

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ME

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Part Three: Match the OS with the best statement. An OS might be used more than once.
(A) OS/2 (B) Linux (C) Windows 3.1
(D) Windows 95 (E) Windows 98 (F) Windows ME
(G) Windows NT (H) Windows 2000 (I) Windows XP
(J) Windows Vista (K) Windows 7 (L) MAC OS/X

This OS runs only on Apple computers: ____*

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MAC OS/X

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Part Three: Match the OS with the best statement. An OS might be used more than once.
(A) OS/2 (B) Linux (C) Windows 3.1
(D) Windows 95 (E) Windows 98 (F) Windows ME
(G) Windows NT (H) Windows 2000 (I) Windows XP
(J) Windows Vista (K) Windows 7 (L) MAC OS/X

This is the first usable (commercially available) version of Windows

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WINDOWS 3.1

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Part Three: Match the OS with the best statement. An OS might be used more than once.
(A) OS/2 (B) Linux (C) Windows 3.1
(D) Windows 95 (E) Windows 98 (F) Windows ME
(G) Windows NT (H) Windows 2000 (I) Windows XP
(J) Windows Vista (K) Windows 7 (L) MAC OS/X

This is not designed by Microsoft, yet it will install on most PC-based computers

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LINUX

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Part Four: Different types of software – use each one once
(A) Operating system (B) Utility (C) Application (D) Firmware

The computer needs this in order to start (pass POST) and to look for hardware and an operating system; it is also known as BIOS&CMOS

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FIRMWARE

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Part Four: Different types of software – use each one once
(A) Operating system (B) Utility (C) Application (D) Firmware

….designed to maintain your system, such as McAfee anti-virus:

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UTILITY

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Part Four: Different types of software – use each one once
(A) Operating system (B) Utility (C) Application (D) Firmware

This is the software you have to load in order to communicate with the computer; examples include Linux-Fedora, Microsoft Windows, ……

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OPERATING SYSTEM

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Part Four: Different types of software – use each one once
(A) Operating system (B) Utility (C) Application (D) Firmware

This is any software you want to run on an OS, such as a game, or Office Excel:

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Application

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Part Five: Parts of a Computer: Answers may be used more than once.
(A) Keyboard (B) Mouse (C) RAM
(D) CPU (E) Printer (F) Monitor

Which 2 items are typically an output device ? ___ and __

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PRINTER, MONITOR

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Part Five: Parts of a Computer: Answers may be used more than once.
(A) Keyboard (B) Mouse (C) RAM
(D) CPU (E) Printer (F) Monitor

Which 2 items are typically an input device? ____ and __

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KEYBOARD, MOUSE

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Part Five: Parts of a Computer: Answers may be used more than once.
(A) Keyboard (B) Mouse (C) RAM
(D) CPU (E) Printer (F) Monitor

Which 2 items are NOT considered to be peripherals? ___ and ____

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CPU & RAM

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Part Five: Parts of a Computer: Answers may be used more than once.
(A) Keyboard (B) Mouse (C) RAM
(D) CPU (E) Printer (F) Monitor

Which device, if specially equipped, may be both an input & output device?*

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MONITOR

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Part Five: Parts of a Computer: Answers may be used more than once.
(A) Keyboard (B) Mouse (C) RAM
(D) CPU (E) Printer (F) Monitor

Which item is called “physical memory”, and holds any active program so that the software can run quickly? *

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RAM = RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY

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Part Five: Parts of a Computer: Answers may be used more than once.
(A) Keyboard (B) Mouse (C) RAM
(D) CPU (E) Printer (F) Monitor

Which 2 items are REQUIRED in order for a computer to pass POST?

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CPU & RAM

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Part Four: Different types of software – use each one once
(A) Operating system (B) Utility (C) Application (D) Firmware

This is any software you want to run on an OS, such as a game, or Office Excel:

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APPLICATION