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Part 1: Check Your UnderstandingInstructions:?Answer the questions below for more practice with key terms and concepts from Part 1. Visit techinaction to check your answers and to find other activities related to the chapter.Multiple Choice1. Which is not an example of a smartphone operating system?a. iOSb. BlackBerryc. Androidd. Linux2. You are most likely to find a real-time operating system (RTOS)a. in your automobileb. on a laptopc. on a smartphoned. on an iPad3. All of the following are key attributes of an operating system EXCEPTa. manages memory and storageb. provides a user interfacec. manages the CPUd. tracks connections to external networks4. Modern operating systems such as Windows and OS X use a _____________ interface.a. command-drivenb. graphical userc. menu-drivend. text-based5. If your computer can’t store all the required operating system data in RAM, it can use a temporary file on the hard drive to store data. This is known as a _________ file.a. Linuxb. non-volatilec. swapd. thrashTrue–False_____ 1. Each device attached to your computer needs a device driver to communicate with the operating system. (True)_____ 2. The first step of the boot process is the Power-on self-test (POST). (False)Part 1: Critical ThinkingMarket DominanceMicrosoft and Apple are large corporations and have control of most of the OS market. Although there have been some innovative changes to both of their proprietary operating systems, does their size and market dominance prevent more innovation? Why or why not? Linux, as an open source environment, is poised for greater innovation. Why do you think the Linux OS doesn’t have a greater market share?Responses may vary but students should provide examples to support their position regarding Microsoft’s and Apple’s innovations. Students may discuss the radical changes in Windows 8 and Apple’s reputation for releasing new and innovative products. When considering Linux, students may compare the ease of use of all three operating systems, and research the ability to obtain technical support and documentation. A Web-Based OSOS interfaces have evolved from a text-based console format to the current GUI. Modern operating systems such as Windows and OS X are starting to include features that store and retrieve data from the cloud (the Internet). Many believe the OS of the future will be totally web-based and not require the installation of an OS on a specific device. Discuss the implications of this type of OS. What are the potential security issues of a totally web-based OS?Student responses will vary but should address some of the following scenarios regarding availability and dependability: What do you do when the power goes off? Even if you are using a laptop and wirelessly accessing the Internet, at some point, you would be out of power and then would be unable to use your computer. On the other side, an advantage is that your software could be upgraded online and you would not have to continually upgrade the operating system each month. Are you ready to depend on your Internet connection in order to be able to work, as your computer must be connected and will be completely dependent upon the Internet? If not, what would it take to make you comfortable with this alternative? Students should also consider security issues such as malware and hackers.Part 2: Check Your UnderstandingInstructions:?Answer the questions below for more practice with key terms and concepts from Part 2. Visit techinaction to check your answers and to find other activities related to the chapter.Multiple Choice1. Which of the following is not considered an accessibility utility?a. System Restoreb. Magnifierc. Narratord. Speech Recognition2. Windows 8 Metro appsa. run on the desktopb. run full screenc. can’t be closed down once startedd. use a large amount of RAM3. The Windows app used for file management isa. Disk Managerb. Task Managerc. File Explorerd. Library Explorer4. The location of a file on a drive such as C:\Documents\CIS110\Homework\Termpaper.docx is known as the a. document locationb. file pathc. file positiond. file address5. The _________ utility is used for detecting lost files and fragments of files on your hard drive.a. Disk Cleanupb. Disk Defragmenterc. Error checking d. System RefreshTrue–False_____ 1. You can terminate non-responsive programs with Task Manager. (True)_____ 2. System restore points can only be automatically created by Windows on a regular schedule. (False)Part 2 Critical ThinkingTo Hackintosh or Not: That Is the QuestionUsing Mac’s Boot Camp, or virtualization software such as VMware, it’s easy (and legal) to install Windows on a Mac. It isn’t quite as easy to install Mac OS X on a PC, but it can be done. A PC that has been modified so that Mac OS X can be run on it is called a Hackintosh. What are the benefits of tweaking a PC to run Mac OS X? Is it okay to violate Apple’s End User Licensing Agreement (EULA), which prohibits installation of OS X on non–Apple-branded equipment? If Apple changed its EULA to allow the installation of its software onto PCs, would that ultimately hurt Apple-branded computers?Responses should include the fact that it is never OK to violate a licensing agreement. The benefits of creating a Hackintosh may range from cost considerations (own a Mac at the cost of a PC) to the ability to run Apple-specific software and apps to the geek/coolness factor of accomplishing such a feat. Student opinions regarding the effects of changing Apple’s EULA may vary, but should include a valid defense for their opinion.What App Is Best for You?There are plenty of interesting apps available for Windows and Apple devices—some for fun, some to aid in productivity, some with specific utilitarian roles. Design or describe what the best app for you would be. What features must it have? Why would you need it?Student responses will vary but should provide detailed information regarding the type of app they would create, the features the app should have, and the purpose of the app. ................
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