Quiz #1
1. CPU mode, in which a process has unrestricted access to the computer hardware and has
access to privileged CPU instructions. Kernel Mode
2. It is responsible for loading the initial process that makes up the operating system. Bootloader
3. It is a configurational program that allow you to configure hardware setting and system setting
like password time, date, and boot sequence. BIOS
4. Interfaces allow users to interact with software through text commands and keyboard input.
Command Line Interface
5. The method by which an OS stores and organizes files and manages access to files on a
storage device. File System
6. Which component of the OS gets called when a process must be allocated memory and
scheduled to run? Kernel
7. Which aspect of the security and protection services verifies that an account has permission to
perform an action on an operating system? Authorization
8. It is a type of multitasking where the operating system has the ability to interrupt a currently
running process and take control of the CPU to give it to another process. Preemptive
Multitasking
9. The primary purpose of this operating system is to share network resources such as storage
and printers. Server Operating System
10. Which type of memory is used to temporarily store data that the CPU is currently processing?
RAM (Random Access Memory)
11. The OS is not designed to interact with other OSs or access network resources.
Standalone Operating System
12. It refers to the technology and memory used to store BIOS configuration settings. CMOS
(Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor)
13. Which of the following is true about a process ID (PID)? It is a unique number assigned to a
process by the os for process management
14. What does “SD” stand for in the context of SD cards? Secure Digital
15. It is a series of steps performed by every computing device that starts with the application of
power to the CPU and other hardware components and ends with running system ready to
perform work. Boot Procedure
16. A type of software that is permanently programmed into a hardware device and provides low
level control for the device’s specific hardware and is essential for its operation. Firmware
17. In the context of computer firmware, what does “Legacy BIOS” typically refer to? An older
system firmware that has been largely replaced by UEFI
18. What happens if the POST process detects a critical hardware problem? The system will
typically halt, and an error message or beep code will be displayed to indicate the
problem
19. A software that enables communication between an operating system or application and
hardware or peripheral devices. Device Driver
20. These are signals sent to the CPU by hardware or software indicating that an event needs
immediate attention. Interrupt
Quiz #2
1. It is a Microsoft operating system that first supported the universal serial bus. Windows 98
2. Its primary role is to act as a barrier between a trusted internal network and untrusted external
network, such as the internet. Windows Firewall
3. Refers to the ability of a computer or device to automatically recognize and configure
compatible hardware components without requiring manual intervention or additional software
installation. Plug and Play
4. It is a feature of Windows Server 2008 that allows Windows Server to host multiple virtual
machines. Hyper-V
5. It was developed to address many issues and criticisms associated with Windows Vista.
Windows 7
6. It is the GUI and set of computer desktop applications for Linux operating systems users.
GNOME
7. It is the first Mac OS version released on January 24, 1984. System Software
8. The year when the first Microsoft operating system was released in the market by IBM. 1981
9. It is the latest Microsoft Windows Server Version. Windows Server 2022
10. It is a command line interface that allows users to interact with the operating system. Linux
11. Provides a temporary Windows desktop environment that is isolated from your main Windows
10 installation, allowing you to run untrusted or experimental applications without disturbing the
host OS. Windows Sandbox
12. What year is the Mac OS X released? 2001
13. It is a feature of Windows Server 2008 that combines and replaces the Manage Your Server.
Server Manager
14. Is a private network that provides authentication and encryption while running over a non-
secure network such as the internet or an enterprise network. VPN (Virtual Private Network)
15. It is an integrated security tool in Windows 7 designed to protect against malware, including
spyware and other potentially unwanted software. Windows Defender
16. When was Windows 10 released in the market? 2015
17. It is a security system and authentication protocol that authenticates users and grants or
denies access to network resources based on a user’s log-on name and password. Kerberos
18. Microsoft’s operating system introduced the concept of IntelliMirror. Windows 2000
19. It is a voice-activated assistant introduced in 2016 by macOS 10.12 and macOS 10.13. Siri
20. It is the graphical user interface used in Mac OS X, starting from its initial release in 2001.
Aqua Interface
Quiz #3
1. It refers to the amount of data that can be transferred over the bus in a given time. Bandwidth
2. The raw silicon component containing the processor's internal circuits and logic. Die
3. It is a register on a CPU that contains the address of the next instruction the CPU will execute.
Program Counter
4. It is the ability of the CPU to perform more than one task on a single clock cycle. Pipelining
5. It is a CPU architecture that uses microcode that interprets and executes instructions. CISC
(Complex Instruction Set Computing)
6. It is the fundamental unit of frequency, representing the number of cycles per second and the
speed of a microprocessor. Hertz
7. It is the typical size of L1 cache. 8-128KB
8. It is the ability to run two or more parts of a process. Multithreading
9. It refers to the design characteristic of a system or product that allows it to interact and function
with older versions of itself. Backward Compatibility
10. It manufactures processors that compete with Intel's line of processors. AMD Processor
11. It is the part of a CPU that reads and executes machine code, such as reading and writing data
from and to memory or executing an arithmetic operation. Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)
12. A type of CPU architecture used by mobile devices and IoT devices. ARM Based Processor
13. It is the numeric code read by the CPU that represents a particular machine instruction.
Opcode
14. The rate at which data is transferred between the CPU and other system components.
External Clock Speed
15. It is a path or channel between a computer's CPU and the devices it manages, such as
memory and I/O devices. Bus
16. It is the director of operations in the CPU. Control Unit
17. It provides a shared cache for all cores in a multi-core CPU, storing data and instructions used
across different cores. L3 Cache
18. Size of a microprocessor chip installed in the motherboard. 2 inch
19. Number of cores of Intel Core i7. 2-6 core
20. It is a temporary holding location on a CPU where data must be placed before the CPU can
use it. Register
Quiz #4
1. It refers to the process and tools used to manage the storage devices on a computer system.
Disk Management
2. How many partitions a GPT can support in a Windows system? 128
3. It is the information that describes the file and its contents but is not the actual data stored in
the file. Metadata
4. It is a circular path on the surface of a disk where data is recorded. Track
5. A type of firmware used by GPT in booting. UEFI
6. It is a small block of program code used to locate and boot the system in MBR partitioning.
MBR Coding
7. It can also be an active partition, which can contain boot code to start an operating system.
Primary Partition
8. This term describes the data and metadata associated with a file, such as its size, type,
creation date, and modification date. File Properties
9. It is a process that involves dividing a hard drive into separate, distinct sections, each of which
can be managed and formatted independently. Partitioning
10. These are the default type of disk and have been used since the early 1980s, starting with the
original IBM PC. Basic Disk
11. It occurs when two or more processes are trying to access files on a disk simultaneously. Disk
Contention
12. It is a set of data that is grouped in some logical manner, assigned a name, and stored on a
disk. File
13. It is the top-level directory in a file system hierarchy from which all other directories and files
branch out. Root Directory
14. What is the default drive letter assigned to the primary partition where the Windows operating
system is usually installed? C:
15. A type of partitioning that can support up to 9.4 ZB storage capacity. GPT
16. It refers to the characteristics of a file that define its permissions, read/write status, and
whether it is hidden or read-only. File Attributes
17. It is used to locate and manage the sectors used to store files. File System
18. It is a feature of partitioning that removes file system structures and scans the storage device
for bad sectors. Full Format
19. It is a type of formatting that removes files system structures and scans entire disk for bad
sectors.
20. What is the default file system used by modern Windows operating systems for internal hard
drives and SSDs. NTFS
