IC3 - Digital Literacy Certification Digital Literacy Operating System Management 1

Question 1

What does the term 'virtual memory' refer to in an operating system?

Accepted Answer

A portion of the hard drive used as additional RAM when physical RAM is full

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RAM installed on the motherboard

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A dedicated graphics memory card

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Cloud storage used to extend system memory

Question 2

Which Windows utility allows you to view and end processes that are consuming too many system resources?

Accepted Answer

Task Manager

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Control Panel

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Disk Management

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Device Manager

Question 3

What is the function of a device driver in an operating system?

Accepted Answer

It allows the OS to communicate with and control hardware components

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It speeds up internet connectivity

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It manages user account passwords

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It schedules automatic software updates

Question 4

What does it mean to 'update' an operating system?

Accepted Answer

Install patches, security fixes, and feature improvements released by the OS vendor

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Reinstall the OS from scratch

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Increase the computer's RAM capacity

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Change the default desktop wallpaper

Question 5

What is the purpose of the Recycle Bin in Windows?

Accepted Answer

To temporarily store deleted files before permanent removal

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To permanently erase files immediately

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To compress files to save disk space

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To back up important system files

Question 6

What is the role of an operating system's file system (such as NTFS or FAT32)?

Accepted Answer

It organizes and manages how data is stored and retrieved on a storage device

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It determines the monitor's display resolution

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It controls the computer's network connection speed

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It installs and removes application software automatically