SS15W0B - SYSTEM SOFTWARE I B QUIZ 2
09/06/2024
TOPIC : Virtualization and Cloud Computing, and Windows Installation
1. Applications and services that run on a distributed network using virtualized resources is
known as ___________
a) Parallel computing
b) Soft computing
c) Distributed computing
d) Cloud computing
2. Which of the following is the application of cloud computing?
a) Adobe
b) Paypal
c) Google G Suite
d) All of the above
3. Which of the following are the features of cloud computing?
a) Security
b) Availability
c) Large Network Access
d) All of the above
7. Cloud computing is a concept that involves pooling physical resources and offering them
as which sort of resource?
a) cloud
b) real
c) virtual
d) none of the mentioned
8. Which of the following cloud concept is related to pooling and sharing of resources?
a) Polymorphism
b) Abstraction
c) Virtualization
d) None of the mentioned
9. ________ has many of the characteristics of what is now being called cloud computing.
a) Internet
b) Software
c) Web Service
d) All of the mentioned
10. Which of the following statement is correct?
a) A client can request access to a cloud service from any location
b) A cloud has multiple application instances and directs requests to an instance based on
conditions
c) Computers can be partitioned into a set of virtual machines with each machine being
assigned a workload
d) All of the mentioned
11. _____ is a Window utility program that locates and eliminates unnecessary fragments and
rearranges files and unused disk space to optimize operations.
a) Disk Defragmenter
b) Restore
c) Disk Cleanup
d) Backup
12. Most widely used graphical user interface operating system for personal computer is
a) Microsoft Windows
b) Mac Windows
c) Android Windows
d) Unix
13. Element which contains the computer administrative tools is called
a) Control panel
b) Start button
c) Internet explorer
d) Recycle bin
14. The following statement is true regarding Master Boot Record (MBR) partition scheme. Choose
two.
a) The scheme has a maximum of 4 primary partitions
b) The partition and boot data are stored in one place
c) The scheme has a maximum of 128 partitions in Windows
d) Partition and boot data stored in multiple locations across the disk
e) The computer must be UEFI-based and run a 64-bit operating system
15. What is a characteristic of a virtual machine on a PC?
a) The number of virtual machines that can be made available depends on the software resources of
the host machine.
b) A virtual machine needs a physical network adapter to connect to the Internet.
c) A virtual machine runs its own operating system.
d) A virtual machine is not susceptible to threats and malicious attacks.
16. Select 3 Windows Advanced Boot Options that users can select how to boot Windows.
a) Safe Mode
b) Safe Mode with Networking
c) Safe Mode with BIOS
d) Safe Mode with Command Prompt
e) Safe Mode of Last Known Configuration
17. An administrator needs to access a collection of system administration utilities that are all
assembled in one location. Select the administrative tools required to resolve the problem.
a) Print Management
b) Windows Memory Diagnostics
[7 marks]
1. Disadvantages of traditional server deployment include single point of failure, and server
sprawl and wasted resources. TRUE
2. Type 1 hypervisor is also known as a native hypervisor. TRUE
3. Type 2 hypervisors run directly on the hardware of a host and manage the allocation of
system resources to VMs. FALSE
4. A multiprocessing operating system is an operating system that allows multiple users to
access underlying hardware resources simultaneously, whereby multiple users access the
operating system with the help of many terminals connected to a network. FALSE
5. In client-side virtualization, a Guest Operating System is the operating system that is
running in the VM. TRUE
6. Type 2 hosted hypervisors are commonly used with client-side virtualization. TRUE
In a remote network installation, a software package such as Remote Installation Services
(RIS) communicates with the client, stores the setup files, and provides the necessary
instructions for the client to
