JumpStart – Computer Systems Skills Check 1
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Question 1 of 20
1. Question
What does the term CPU stand for?
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Question 2 of 20
2. Question
A program that operates a particular hardware device attached to a computer is known as a __________.
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Question 3 of 20
3. Question
Which of the following is an example of an input device?
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Question 4 of 20
4. Question
Which of the following is displayed in the picture below?
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Question 5 of 20
5. Question
In the context of computer systems, what does the term RAM stand for?
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Question 6 of 20
6. Question
Corel WinZip® is an example of what type of software?
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Question 7 of 20
7. Question
Is the device pictured below considered an Input/Output device, Input device, Output device, or None of the above?
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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
A ___________ is a text-based user interface used to run programs, manage computer files and interact with the computer.
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Question 10 of 20
10. Question
Using the internet, research the following: What command can you use in the Windows CLI to display the contents of a text file? (Choose 2)
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Question 11 of 20
11. 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 12 of 20
12. Question
What is the most important role of the BIOS?
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Question 13 of 20
13. Question
Microsoft Word is an example of which type of software?
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Question 14 of 20
14. Question
What type of Kernel Architecture does Linux utilize?
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Question 15 of 20
15. Question
Which of the following file systems is most commonly used on Linux Operating Systems?
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Question 16 of 20
16. Question
_______ is what the BIOS loads on a computer after POST when the device is powered on.
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Question 17 of 20
17. Question
What CLI command is the same in Linux and Windows?
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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
Which of the following kernels does the Microsoft Windows 11 operating system utilize?
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Question 20 of 20
20. Question
Which of the following statements about CLI is not true?
