220-1202: Domain 1 - Operating Systems 1.1 Flashcards
(17 cards)
What are the main features of Windows as a workstation OS?
A: Graphical interface, widespread software support, Active Directory integration, and NTFS support.
Exam Takeaway: Windows is the most commonly used OS in enterprise environments.
What are the advantages of using Linux as a workstation OS?
A: Open-source, customizable, strong security, and ideal for servers/developers.
Exam Takeaway: Know that Linux is commonly used in IT and server environments.
What distinguishes macOS from other workstation OSs?
A: Unix-based, optimized for Apple hardware, strong multimedia support, and tight integration with Apple services.
Exam Takeaway: macOS is exclusive to Apple devices and known for stability and media production.
What is Chrome OS primarily designed for?
A: Cloud-based computing using web apps, optimized for speed and simplicity, used in Chromebooks.
Exam Takeaway: Chrome OS relies on the internet and is based on the Linux kernel.
What is iPadOS designed for?
A: Touch interface with multi-tasking enhancements for iPads, supports Apple Pencil and keyboard peripherals.
Exam Takeaway: iPadOS is a variant of iOS tailored for larger screens.
How does iOS differ from Android?
A: iOS is a closed ecosystem for Apple devices; Android is open-source and used by various manufacturers.
Exam Takeaway: iOS is exclusive to Apple; Android is dominant globally due to wider hardware support.
What are key features of Android as a mobile OS?
A: Open-source, customizable UI, Google Play integration, supports many manufacturers.
Exam Takeaway: Android is open and customizable, used by many vendors.
What is NTFS and where is it commonly used?
A: New Technology File System; supports large files, permissions, encryption; default on Windows.
Exam Takeaway: NTFS is the default file system for Windows OS.
What is ReFS and its purpose?
A: Resilient File System; provides data integrity, used for servers and storage spaces in Windows.
Exam Takeaway: ReFS is used in enterprise environments for high-resilience data storage.
When would you use FAT32?
A: On USB drives for cross-platform compatibility, supports up to 4GB files.
Exam Takeaway: FAT32 is widely compatible but limited in file size.
What are benefits of exFAT over FAT32?
A: Supports larger files than FAT32, still compatible with many OSs.
Exam Takeaway: exFAT is ideal for flash drives needing >4GB file support.
What is ext4 and where is it used?
A: Fourth Extended File System; default for many Linux distributions.
Exam Takeaway: ext4 is the most common Linux file system.
What distinguishes XFS from ext4?
A: XFS is a high-performance 64-bit journaling file system for Linux, good for large files.
Exam Takeaway: XFS is used in enterprise Linux systems requiring scalability.
What is APFS and where is it used?
A: Apple File System; used by macOS, iOS, iPadOS for encryption, cloning, snapshots.
Exam Takeaway: APFS is optimized for flash/SSD storage in Apple devices.
What does End-of-Life (EOL) mean for an OS?
A: The vendor no longer provides updates or support.
Exam Takeaway: EOL means increased security risk due to lack of patches.
What are update limitations in OS lifecycles?
A: Older hardware may not support new updates, or updates may stop after a certain period.
Exam Takeaway: OS updates are limited by vendor policy and hardware compatibility.
What causes compatibility issues between operating systems?
A: File systems, software formats, and hardware drivers differ between OSs.
Exam Takeaway: Always check file system and app compatibility when switching OSs.
