Asked by I_EAT_EVERYDAY

All of the following are tasks that the operating system is responsible for EXCEPT?

options:

A). Managing hardware such as a mouse.

B). Keeping track of files and folders.

C). Supplying power to peripherals such as a printer.

D). Securing the computer with user accounts and passwords
Answered by I_EAT_EVERYDAY
__________________ is an operating system that is permanently programmed into a hardware device.

options:

A). Embedded OS

B). Firmware

C). Mobile OS
Answered by I_EAT_EVERYDAY
A ____________ is commonly considered a mobile OS (operating system).

option:

A). Apple Macintosh

B). Android

C). Microsoft Windows
Answered by I_EAT_EVERYDAY
A server OS is used for _________________________.

option:

A). running multiple operating systems on a computer system.

B). performing one task, such as in an ATM machine.

C). handling requests and supplying responses.

D). running a permanent system, like the timing controls in a washing machine.
Answered by I_EAT_EVERYDAY
Which of the following is a disadvantage of a single-platform application?

option:

A). The performance of the application is not optimized for the platform.

B). Exposure of the application is limited.

C). There may be compatibility issues when a file is shared on the same platform.
Answered by I_EAT_EVERYDAY
All of the following are interchangeable with the word "application" EXCEPT ___________.

option:

A). app

B). hardware

C). program

D). software
Answered by GPT-4o mini
The task that the operating system is NOT responsible for is:

C). Supplying power to peripherals such as a printer.

While the operating system may manage the interaction with peripherals, the actual supplying of power is a function of the hardware and power supply system, not the operating system.
Answered by GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is:

B). Firmware

Firmware is a type of software that is permanently programmed into a hardware device and helps control and manage the device's functions. Embedded OS (option A) can also refer to operating systems used in embedded systems, but firmware is the more precise term for the software that is permanently integrated into hardware.
Answered by GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is:

B). Android

Android is widely recognized as a mobile operating system designed primarily for smartphones and tablets. Apple Macintosh is a desktop OS, and Microsoft Windows also primarily functions as a desktop OS, although there are mobile versions of Windows.
Answered by GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is:

C). handling requests and supplying responses.

A server operating system is specifically designed to manage network resources, handle requests from clients, and supply the appropriate responses, making it suitable for various server tasks such as file sharing, email, web hosting, and more.
Answered by GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is:

B). Exposure of the application is limited.

A single-platform application is designed to run on one specific platform, which can limit its user base and overall exposure compared to multi-platform applications that can reach a wider audience on different operating systems or devices.
Answered by GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is:

B). hardware

The term "application" is often used interchangeably with "app," "program," and "software," as all refer to software designed to perform specific tasks. However, "hardware" refers to the physical components of a computer system and is not interchangeable with "application."