Test Bank for Survey of Operating Systems 6th Edition

Test Bank for Survey of Operating Systems 6th Edition Survey of Operating Systems, 6e (Holcombe) Chapter 1 Introduction to Operating Systems 1) This type of small integrated circuit is central to a desktop computer, performing the processing for the computer. A) RAM B) ROM BIOS C) Motherboard D) Microprocessor Answer: D Difficulty: 2 Medium Page Ref: 2 Learning Objective: 01-01 Describe the purpose and functions of operating systems. Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation 2) This is the central circuit board of a computer. A) Memory B) Motherboard C) ROM BIOS D) Video adapter Answer: B Difficulty: 1 Easy Page Ref: 3 Learning Objective: 01-01 Describe the purpose and functions of operating systems. Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation 3) Of the mobile OSs discussed in this chapter, which one is legally installed only on devices from a single manufacturer? A) iOS B) Android C) Windows 10 D) Windows 10 Mobile Answer: A Explanation: Apple installs their mobile OS on their own devices, and they do not license it to other manufacturers. Difficulty: 1 Easy Page Ref: 29 Learning Objective: 01-04 List the most common mobile OSs, the devices associated with them, and the features found in most of these devices. Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation 4) Which of the following choices is the Google OS installed by manufacturers on certain laptops, desktops, and tablet computers? A) UNIX B) iOS C) Linux D) Chrome OS Answer: D Explanation: The Google Chrome OS is installed by manufacturers on Chromebook laptops and Chromebox desktops. Difficulty: 1 Easy Page Ref: 28 Learning Objective: 01-03 List and compare the common desktop operating systems in use today. Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation