JumpStart – Computer Systems Skills Check 1

In the Linux CLI, which command would you use to join two text files horizontally so each line of text lines up with the same line from the other file?

What type of Kernel Architecture does Linux utilize?

Which of the following is a drive letter on the Windows Operating System that is reserved for floppy drives, which are no longer in widespread use?

Which of the following is an example of an input device?

Microsoft Word is an example of which type of software?

Using a graphical user interface would be most efficient for parsing a large amount of logs or text files.

Where is the BIOS usually stored?

Which of the following kernels does the Microsoft Windows 11 operating system utilize?

Using the internet, research the following: Which of the following file extensions is NOT associated with Windows Executable files?

Which of the following operating systems utilize a Monolithic Kernel Infrastructure?

Which of the following is the directory in Linux operating systems where optional, third party software packages can be installed?

A ___________ is a text-based user interface used to run programs, manage computer files and interact with the computer. 

What two-letter command would you use to list the contents of a directory in the CLI?

Power On Self Test, or POST, identifies, tests and initializes the system devices before the computer boots the operating system.

Which of the following is a WYSIWYG editor?

Some devices can be considered both input and output devices.

A computer interface where a user interacts with the system by typing in lines of text is called a ________.

Using a command line interface would be most efficient for editing a spreadsheet, or creating charts and graphs.

Is the device pictured below considered an Input/Output device, Input device, Output device, or None of the above?

Which of the following is displayed in the picture below?