Google IT Support Professional Certificate • STUDY MODE
WHAT IS AN OPERATING SYSTEM?
QUESTION 1 OF 8
What are the two main parts that make up an operating system?
Wohoo! The two parts that make up an operating system are the kernel and the user space.
A
Kernel and Packages
B
Users and Software
C
Windows and Mac
D
Kernel and UserspaceCorrect Answer
QUESTION 2 OF 8
What are the main components of file management? Check all that apply.
You got it! The main components of file management are the storage of data, the file metadata, and the filesystem.
A
File dataCorrect Answer
B
MetadataCorrect Answer
C
NTFS
D
File systemCorrect Answer
QUESTION 3 OF 8
Which of these are true? Check all that apply.
Great job! A program is an application, and a process is an application that is executed. You can have many processes running for the same program.
A
A program is a process that is executed. A process is a program that we can run.
B
A program is initially stored in RAM. A process is initially stored in the hard drive.
C
A program is an application that we can run. A process is a program that is executed.Correct Answer
D
You can have many processes running for one program.Correct Answer
QUESTION 4 OF 8
What are the characteristics of virtual memory? Check all that apply.
Excellent job! Virtual memory allows us to extend the physical memory on our machine.
A
Allows our computer to have more memory than it physically has.Correct Answer
B
Combination of RAM and hard drive space.Correct Answer
C
It is where we store pages that are being executed.
D
Stores pages that are currently not in use by physical memory.Correct Answer
QUESTION 5 OF 8
Which of these is a GUI? Check all that apply.
Great job! These are all examples of a GUI
A
( Image S1Q5A1 )
B
( Image S1Q5A2 )Correct Answer
C
( Image S1Q5A3 )Correct Answer
D
( Image S1Q5A4 )
QUESTION 6 OF 8
Which of these are considered I/O devices? Check all that apply.
Excellent job! Any devices that receive input or send out output are considered I/O devices.
A
SpeakersCorrect Answer
B
Hard disk drivesCorrect Answer
C
MonitorsCorrect Answer
D
Web camsCorrect Answer
QUESTION 7 OF 8
What is the last step in booting a computer?
Well done, you! The last step in booting a computer is launching the user space, like a login window, GUI, and more.
A
Execute the bootloader.
B
Load up drivers.
C
Perform a POST.
D
User space is launched.Correct Answer
QUESTION 8 OF 8
____ are files that record system events on our computer just like a system)s diary. Check all that apply.
Yep! Logs are our computer)s system diary.
A
Metadata
B
Kernels
C
LogsCorrect Answer
D
Bootloaders
Ready to test your recall?
What are the two main parts that make up an operating system?
Wohoo! The two parts that make up an operating system are the kernel and the user space.