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Question 1 of 20
1. Question
Which of the following describes an interface that uses an on-screen pointer controlled by moving a mouse with the purpose of clicking and making selections?
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Question 2 of 20
2. Question
Where in the Linux file system would you find boot loader related files that are needed to startup the system?
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Question 3 of 20
3. Question
Using the internet, research the following: Which command is used to identify the filetype of a file in linux?
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Question 4 of 20
4. Question
Using the internet, research the following: Which of the following file extensions is NOT associated with Windows Executable files?
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Question 5 of 20
5. Question
Which of the following is the directory in Linux operating systems where optional, third party software packages can be installed?
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Question 6 of 20
6. Question
A ___________ is a text-based user interface used to run programs, manage computer files and interact with the computer.
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Question 7 of 20
7. Question
Which of the following kernels does the Microsoft Windows 11 operating system utilize?
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Question 8 of 20
8. Question
The Linux OS reserves drive letters A and B for floppy disk drives.
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Question 9 of 20
9. Question
Microsoft Word is an example of which type of software?
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Question 10 of 20
10. Question
Some devices can be considered both input and output devices.
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Question 11 of 20
11. Question
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?
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Question 12 of 20
12. Question
What two-letter command would you use to list the contents of a directory in the CLI?
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Question 13 of 20
13. Question
Which of the following file systems is most commonly used on Linux Operating Systems?
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Question 14 of 20
14. Question
What does the term CPU stand for?
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Question 15 of 20
15. Question
Which of the following is the primary file system used on modern versions of the Microsoft Windows Operating System?
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Question 16 of 20
16. Question
In the Windows command line, what do you type after a command to display the help details of the command?
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Question 17 of 20
17. Question
What is the most important role of the BIOS?
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Question 18 of 20
18. Question
Where is the BIOS usually stored?
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Question 19 of 20
19. Question
In the context of computer systems, what does the term RAM stand for?
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Question 20 of 20
20. Question
What does the acronym KVM stand for?