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NOS 110 CHAPTER 1 QUESTIONS ANDANSWERS
Which of the following can be described as a client/server computing
model that offers scalable Web-based applications and services over the
Internet?
A) real-time computing
B) cloud computing
C) multiuser computing
D) ISP computing - ANSWER B) Cloud computing
Which of the following is NOT an I/O task performed by the operating
system?
A) manages network communication
B) controls information storage and retrieval
C) executes program instructions
D) handles output to the monitor - ANSWER C) executed program
instructions
Which particular type of low-level code is responsible for starting an
operating system on a computer?
A) POST
B) CMOS
C) real-time system
D) basic input/output system - ANSWER D) basic input/output system
Cooperative multitasking allows the operating system to remain in
control of the computer at all times
A) False
B) True - ANSWER A) False
, A large institution, such as a bank, may have thousands of transactions
to process in which no user interaction is required; which type of
computer system are you most likely to use?
A) high-end workstation
B) mainframe
C) Windows PC
D) real-time system - ANSWER B) mainframe
What type of programs specifically manage central processor and
computer memory?
A) application program interfaces
B) resource managers
C) task-switching
D) batch managers - ANSWER B) resource managers
When a computing environment requires that some processing of
applications takes place on a server and on a PC-class computer, which
type of system are you using?
A) multiuser system
B) real-time system
C) mainframe system
D) client/server system - ANSWER D) client/server system
A separate device driver is typically present for each I/O device
A) False
B) True - ANSWER B) True
You are testing out a new multitasking operating system. In your testing,
you find that some applications are not getting sufficient CPU time while
other applications are getting more than necessary. Which component is
likely to be the cause of this problem?
A) kernel
B) CPU
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