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1
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What are the 2 main components of a computer? ________________________________

A

Hardware and software

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2
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Software consists of ____________ of ___________ written in a programming language.

A

lines of code

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3
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An operating system is an example of _______________ software

A

System

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List 3 features a modern operating system is expected to provide. ________________________________________________________________________

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GUI
Command prompt
Security
File System
Networking
Update
Kernel
Program Execution

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5
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The kernel is the _____________ of an operating system.

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core

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6
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The primary responsibility of the OS kernel is _______________ _________________.

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resource management

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7
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List 2 common methods of OS user interface. ___________________________________

A

GUI, File system

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8
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Which feature of an operating system prevents unauthorized configuration changes?

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Password protection
File encryption
Limited privileges (security)

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The OS __________ ____________ provides a search function to make files easy to find

A

file system

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10
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BIOS consists of lines of code called ________________

A

firmware

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11
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What is the fundamental purpose of BIOS? _______________________________________________

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turn the computer over to an os as soon as it is capable of booting

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12
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Microsoft Windows 10 OS is based on the _____________________________ kernel.

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NT (New Technology)

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13
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What prevents the user from viewing or modifying the Windows OS code? ____________________________

A

End-user license agreements (EULA)

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Which operating system was developed at Bell Labs Research Center in the 1970s? ____________________________

A

UNIX

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15
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Which UNIX-like OS was developed by Apple Inc.? ____________________________

A

MacOS

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16
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Which free and open-source OS was developed by Linus Torvalds in 1991? ____________________________

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Linux

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17
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Where are Linux-based operating systems most often used? _______________________________________________________________________

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much of the infrastructure of the Internet, including many cloud servers and public & private data centers, run on Linux

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18
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Which OS is most popular for desktop and laptop personal computers worldwide? _____________________

A

Windows

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19
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Which devices use Chrome OS? ____________________________

A

Chromebooks

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What is the primary user interface of Chrome OS? _______________________________

A

Chrome web browser (Chrome OS)

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Chrome OS is based on the _____________ kernel.

A

Linux

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22
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How does Chrome OS use the Google Cloud?

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User Data Storage
Applications

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23
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A modern smartphone is a small, general-purpose wireless client computer. (True/False) ______

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What is the primary user interface of a mobile device? _________________________________

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List four characteristics which define a mobile device. _________________________________
handheld, touchscreen, employs a mobile OS, connects to wifi
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List three examples of mobile devices. _____________________________________________
smartphones, tablets, digital book readers
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List the two most common mobile device operating systems. ____________________________
iOS and Android
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The iOS user interface is based on _______________ _______________
Direct manipulation
29
_______________ OS was originally intended for use on digital cameras.
Android
30
Android OS is _______________ _______________, meaning it can be freely copied & distributed by anyone.
open source
31
Which mobile OS allows applications only from one single, centralized source?
iOS
32
Android OS is based on the _______________ kernel.
Linux
33
Which mobile OS is used in many different products including smart TVs, cars, and home automation systems?
android
34
_________ OS permits user-directed installation of applications from many different sources.
Android
35
__________ is the most widely deployed OS in the world.
Android
36
Why are smartphones a special security concern in DoD environments? ___________________
Small size mobile phones are frequently lost or stolen than larger devices, inherent wireless connectivity makes them more prone to compromise
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Client software includes _______________________ that do real work for users.
applications
38
Word
word processor
39
Excel
spreadsheet
40
Powerpoint
graphical presentation program
41
Outlook
email client
42
OneNote
note taking program
43
Publisher
desktop publishing application
44
Accesss
database application
45
Skype for Business
real-time conferences and meetings
46
Project
project management application
47
Teams
platform for chat, meetings, notes, and attachments
48
Visio
diagram and flowchart creator
49
What is the difference between Microsoft SharePoint Standard and SharePoint Enterprise?
SharePoint Standard is hosted on Microsoft's cloud SharePoint enterprise is hosted on the customer's own server
50
Which Microsoft web browser is a replacement for Internet Explorer? ______________
Edge
51
Which Microsoft web browser is no longer supported and has effectively reached end of life? ___________________________________
Internet Explorer
52
Which web browser offers full integration with the Cortana Personal Assistant included in Windows? ___________________________________
Edge
53
Which platforms support Google's Chrome web browser?
Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Linux
54
What tasks can users do with the Adobe Reader freeware application?
allows users to create, edit, convert, digitally sign, encrypt, export, and publish PDF files
55
What file type encapsulates a document as an image? ____________________
PDF
56
List 3 services that McAfee LLC provides to the Department of Defense.
1.Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation, 2.Cybersecurity-as-a-Service 3.Endpoint Protection

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