Computer and Operating System Basics

Question 1

What is a family of open-source operating systems that is free, which means they can be modified and distributed?

Accepted Answer

Linux

Question 2

A hierarchical database that stores low-level settings for the Microsoft Windows operating system and for applications

Accepted Answer

Windows Registry

Question 3

What is the main memory that stores information for the short term?

Accepted Answer

Random Access Memory (RAM)

Question 4

The most common type of computer port used in today's computers.

Accepted Answer

USB

Question 5

Manages all network resources

Accepted Answer

Server

Question 6

This is what stores all your data.

Accepted Answer

Hard drive

Question 7

Any type of storage device that can be removed from a computer while the system is running.

Accepted Answer

Removeable Media

Question 8

What is the most used desktop operating system in the world?

Accepted Answer

Windows

Question 9

What is a graphics processing unit (GPU)?

Accepted Answer

A specialized, electronic circuit designed to rapidly manipulate

Question 10

What protects the computer chassis, hard drive, motherboard, and other internal components?

Accepted Answer

Computer Case

Question 11

What is a standard way to connect computers on a network over a wired connection?

Accepted Answer

Ethernet

Question 12

What is software that communicates with the hardware and allows other programs to run?

Accepted Answer

Operating System

Question 13

It supports reading and writing data and maintains stored data in a permanent state even without power.

Accepted Answer

Solid State Drive (SSD)

Question 14

What stores data and instructions?

Accepted Answer

Memory

Question 15

This wireless technology enables communication between Bluetooth-compatible devices.

Accepted Answer

Bluetooth

Question 16

A Networking Interface Card is a circuit board that enables devices like computers and network servers to be connected.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 17

What type of memory is used to hold those parts of data and program which are most frequently used by the CPU?

Accepted Answer

Cache Memory

Question 18

What is a graphics card?

Accepted Answer

Displays graphical data with high clarity, color and definition

Question 19

What is a Basic Input and Output System (BIOS)?

Accepted Answer

Allows the CPU to communicate with connected devices

Question 20

The central processing unit (CPU) is the heart of the computer. It is where the instructions actually take place.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 21

An operating system specifically designed to run on servers.

Accepted Answer

Server Operating System

Question 22

What is the type of memory that holds only those data and instructions on which the computer is currently working?

Accepted Answer

Primary

Question 23

What is a technology used to transmit information as pulses of light through strands of fiber

Accepted Answer

Fiber optics

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