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CIS1107-Chap1-Homework.docxCIS 1107 – Chap 1 Homework
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Instructions: Answer the questions below in the space provided; be sure your answers are clearly written and grammatically correct with no spelling errors. Following these questions, paste the screen shots showing the requested element.
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Chap 1 – Introduction to Operating Systems |
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Question: Linux comes in various distributions or distros from many different sources. Identify at least three widely used distros and explain in your own words what a distro typically contains. |
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Question: NTFS is preferred over FAT as the file system for Windows. Choose two features of NTFS that the FAT files system does not support and explain how these features are used.
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Question: In your own words describe the difference between the Command Line Interface (CLI) and the Graphical User Interface (GUI).
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Question: All modern desktop and server operating systems use virtual memory. In your own words explain what virtual memory is and how it is used. |
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Screen shots: Your evidence of completion is a screen shot or capture that illustrates the item described. Use the tool of your choice (e.g., the Windows Snipping Tool or the Print Screen function) to take a screen shot of the required content.
1. Determine the type of file system used by the operating system drive on your computer. Paste a screen capture here that shows the type of file system used on your computer.
2. Determine how much memory your computer has and which version of Windows you have by examining the Windows System app. Paste a screen capture here that shows the memory in your system and the version of Windows installed.
