Question 1: checkmarkCorrectCorrect Which of the following is the term used for a set of programs that acts as an interface between the applications that are running on a computer and the computer's hardware?
Correct Answer: Kernel
Correct Answer: Operating system
Correct Answer: Command line
Correct Answer: Utilities
Correct Answer: Driver EXPLANATION
An operating system is a set of programs that acts as an interface between the applications that are running on a computer and the computer's hardware. Operating systems perform actions such as:
Receiving user input from input hardware devices such as the keyboard or mouse Sending user output to output hardware devices such as the monitor or a printer Controlling the use of processing devices by applications Serving as a platform for applications Moderating hardware Providing security Managing the file system Missing localization: icon-caret-down Question 2: checkmarkCorrectCorrect Match the operating system attribute on the left to the correct description on the right.
Ability to use multiple processing devices.
Multiprocessing
Ability to run multiple applications simultaneously.
Multitasking
Ability to run multiple parts of an application simultaneously.
Multithreading
EXPLANATION
Multiprocessing is the ability to use multiple processing devices. Multitasking is the ability to run multiple applications simultaneously. Multithreading is the ability to run multiple parts of an application simultaneously. Missing localization: icon-caret-down Question 3: checkmarkCorrectCorrect Part of the operating system core is responsible for controlling security, managing the file system, and providing a platform for applications to run on. What is this feature's name?
Correct Answer: Driver
Correct Answer: Kernel
Correct Answer: Interface
Correct Answer: Desktop
Correct Answer: Central processing unit EXPLANATION
The kernel is the core of the operating system that is loaded into memory when the system boots up. The kernel is responsible for controlling security, managing the file system, and providing a platform for applications to run on. Missing localization: icon-caret-down Question 4: checkmarkCorrectCorrect Windows includes a set of features that improves its visual appearance. These features include, but are not limited to:
Glass effects Window animations Flip 3D Snap Shake
What is this set of features called?
EXPLANATION
Windows Aero is a set of features that improves the visual appearance of Windows. Aero includes:
aero
Correct Answer: Icons representing all currently open applications.
Correct Answer: The current time.
Correct Answer: Shortcuts to open recently used documents.
Correct Answer: Icons representing all currently open documents.
Correct Answer: A volume control. EXPLANATION
By default, the notification area is at the far right end of the task bar at the bottom of the computer screen. The notification area often displays the current system time, a volume control icon, and an icon allowing the control of display properties. Additionally, third party software may add icons to the notification area that provide shortcuts to specialized programs. The bulk of the taskbar itself is dedicated to displaying icons for currently running applications. Windows 10 automatically adds the most recently used applications to the dynamic Most used listing on the Start menu. Missing localization: icon-caret-down Question 7: checkmarkCorrectCorrect Which component of Windows prompts the user for credentials or permissions to minimize the dangers of unintended software installations?
Correct Answer: Defender
Correct Answer: Firewall with Advanced Security
Correct Answer: Firewall
Correct Answer: User Account Control (UAC) EXPLANATION
User Account Control (UAC) prompts the user for credentials or permissions in an effort to minimize the dangers of unwanted actions or unintended software installations. Windows firewall protects the system from network attacks. Windows Firewall with Advanced Security (WFAS) is a feature that provides advanced firewall settings beyond the program or service rules enforced by Windows Firewall. Windows Defender scans software for malicious code. Missing localization: icon-caret-down Question 8: checkmarkCorrectCorrect Which operating system(s) include the following features?
Cortana
Cloud storage Continuum Microsoft Store Microsoft Edge
Correct Answer: Windows 10 and Windows 7
Correct Answer: Mac and Linux
Correct Answer: Windows 10
Correct Answer: Mac
Correct Answer: Linux EXPLANATION
Windows 10 has the following new features:
Customizable Start Menu--lets you to organize your apps and shortcuts. Microsoft Store--allows you to purchase music, videos, games, and apps. Cortana--provides you with a personal assistant for web searching. This feature is only available in the United States, United Kingdom, China, France, Italy, Germany, and Spain. This feature is hardware-dependent. Microsoft Edge--lets you to take write and highlight web pages in the Edge web browser. This feature is hardware-dependent. Windows Hello--uses face and fingerprint sign in. This feature is hardware- dependent. Photos app--organizes photos and videos in one location. Cloud storage--provides integrated access to OneDrive, which provides free storage space in the cloud (optional). Continuum--allows you to switch between PC, tablet, and phones modes. This feature is hardware-dependent.