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List four major functions of an OS
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manages hardware, manages applications, provides a
user interface manages files
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Which operating system is only used on Apple
Macintosh computers?
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Mac OS
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Which operating system
was developed by Microsoft using core components of OS/2 and was meant to
replace OS/2? Pg- 43
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Windows NT
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What is the next Microsoft operating system for
desktop computers to be released in 2006 and 2007? Pg- 42
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Windows Vista AKA Longhorn
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Which operating system often used for server
applications is a scaled-down version of Unix? Pg-42
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Linux
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Why did many users choose not to upgrade to
Windows Me? Pg-37
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The upgrade from Windows 98 was not significant
enough to warrant the cost and hassle involved.
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What Microsoft OS is
an upgrade of Windows 2000? Pg-43
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Windows XP
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What are three
possible interfaces an OS provides to the user? Briefly explain the functions
of each. Pg-46,47
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Command driven, icons, menu driven
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Which file system is
used by floppy disks? Pg- 48
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FAT
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What are two file systems used by hard drives?
Pg- 48
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FAT and NTFS
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Real mode operates
using a(n) _____ -bit data path, and protected mode uses a(n) _______ -bit data
path. Pg- 53
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16 bit, 32 bit
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Which Microsoft
operating system(s) support 16-bit device drivers or 32-bit device drivers? Pg-
56
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Windows 95, windows 98
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Real mode allows programs direct access to
_____, but protected mode does not. Pg- 54
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Hardware resources
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List three types of information that are kept in
the Windows registry. Pg- 46
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Hardware and software
configurations, user preferences, application settings
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List four ways to launch an application from the
Windows desktop. Pg- 52
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the Start menu, a
shortcut icon on the desktop, the Run dialog box, Windows Explorer or My
Computer.
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