List common operating system functions.

What will be an ideal response?


Most operating systems perform similar functions that include starting and shutting down a computer or mobile device, providing a user interface, managing programs, managing memory, coordinating tasks, configuring devices, monitoring performance, establishing an Internet connection, providing file management and other device or media-related tasks, and updating operating system software. Some operating systems also allow users to control a network and administer security

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What is a typical symptom that might indicate the MBR record is damaged?

A. loud clicking noise B. Invalid partition table error C. RAID not found error message D. Invalid boot disk error

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Descendant selectors are also referred to as indexed selectors.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Case PPT 4-1Simon wants to send his presentation via e-mail to some co-workers.Once Simon sends the presentation to his co-worker, what happens to the presentation after a copy of it was sent?

A. It stays open on Simon's computer, and he can continue to work on it. B. It is saved and the file closes. C. It stays open on Simon's computer, but he cannot work on it until the e-mail recipient opens the presentation and responds. D. It stays open, but the content is locked and cannot be edited until it is re-opened.

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An application running in a virtual machine is experiencing performance issues. When utilizing performance monitoring utilities, it is noted that the CPU Utilization of the application is at 100%. Which two scenarios are probable causes of the CPU contention for the application? (Choose two.)

A. There is a network I/O constraint. B. There is a storage I/O constraint. C. There is insufficient disk space assigned to the virtual machine. D. The application is not virtualization aware.

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