Core 2: Common OS Types

Question 1

Examples of workstation operating systems include: (Select 3 answers)

• iOS
• Microsoft Windows
• Chrome OS
• Apple Macintosh OS
• Linux

Answer 1

• Microsoft Windows
• Apple Macintosh OS
• Linux

Question 2

Which of the following statements describe the characteristic features of open-source applications and OSs? (Select 2 answers)

• Proprietary software
• Permission to modify and redistribute the application
• Free access to the application code
• Permission to use the application only under certain conditions
• Lack of free access to the application code

Answer 2

• Permission to modify and redistribute the application

- Free access to the application code

Question 3

Which of the following are not examples of proprietary software? (Select 2 answers)

• MS Windows
• macOS
• Linux
• iPhone OS (iOS)
• Android OS

Answer 3

• Linux

- Android OS

Question 4

Which of the following is an open-source mobile OS designed for smartphones and tablets?

• Windows
• Android
• iOS
• Chrome OS

Answer 4

Android

Question 5

An Apple-proprietary OS designed for tablets, smartphones and mobile devices is called:

• macOS
• Android
• iOS
• Chrome OS

Answer 5

iOS

Question 6

What is the name of a lightweight operating system designed by Google for small-factor PCs, laptops, tablets and mobile devices?

• iOS
• macOS
• Android
• Chrome OS

Answer 6

Chrome OS

Question 7

Which of the following OSs uses a Web browser as its main user interface?

• Linux
• Chrome OS
• MS Windows
• macOS

Answer 7

Chrome OS

Question 8

Which of the following terms refers to a software that no longer receives continuing support?

• OEM
• SDLC
• EOL
• SPOF

Answer 8

EOL

Question 9

All modern applications are designed as cross-platform software which allows them to be run on different operating systems (e.g. Windows, Linux, or macOS) without any modifications in the application source code.

True or False?

Answer 9

False

Question 10

An operating system cross-platform compatibility feature allows certain types of data files created on one type of OS to be seamlessly read and modified on a different OS type.

True or False?

Answer 10

True