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| In the term 10Base-T, the 10 refers to what? |
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| speed of data transmission |
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| What is the name of the IBM version of DOS? |
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| True or False? Read-only access allows a user to read data on a shared device as well as write changes to it. |
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| True or False? The keyboard is the most common input device. |
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| A small program that allows hardware to communicate with the operating system is called a(n) ____. |
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| The ____ contains the necessary code to get a computer up and running. |
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| Windows 3.11 was developed and distributed over 20 years ago therefore... |
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| It is illegal to download illegal copies of the windows 3.11 and install it on your PC |
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| True or False? An operating system is a collection of system programs which allow the user to run application software. |
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| True or False? Once a file is placed on the hard drive, it is impossible to remove. |
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| Windows 3.11 is a 16 bit operating system therefore |
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| With the right plug in, some 32 bit applications will run on windows 3.1 |
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| The > symbol in a DOS command stands for ____. |
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| True or False? File extensions indicate what type of data is in the file. |
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| True or False? The command CD\ will move the command prompt to the Root directory. |
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| An open-source version of Unix which has become very popular is called ____. |
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| The most common pointing device is a ____. |
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| A program which allows a user to perform specific tasks is called a(n) ____. |
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| True or False? MS-DOS needs drivers to utilize the hardware installed on a PC. |
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| True or False? Formatting a drive prepares the disk to hold information. |
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| The ____ program checks your disk to make sure that the file structure is error-free. |
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| The device used to convert photographs and paper documents into digital files is called a ____. |
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| True or False? An advantage of a server-based network is that it is good for smaller networks. |
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| True or False? Many times a network will contain a shared computer called a node. |
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| True or False? The User Interface allows communication between two competitors. |
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| What is the wild card character that denotes any number of wild card characters? |
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| The ____ is responsible for managing all of the other system programs. |
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| What is the command used to move to a new directory? |
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| True or False? MS-DOS uses a graphical user interface. |
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| What command starts the Microsoft Diagnostics program? |
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| A ____ is a central computer that provides storage and other hardware resources that users can share |
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| True or False? A wide area network (WAN) is two or more LANs connected together over a wide geographic area |
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| When deciding what topology to employ, network architects consider which factor? |
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| What is the command used to copy all the files on one floppy disk to another? |
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| What is a major advantage of a ring topology? |
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| There are no dangers of data collision because only one packet may travel the ring at a time |
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| A(n) ____ is used to group files together in logical bunches. |
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| What does QWERTY refers to? |
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| The layout of keys on a keyboard |
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| True or False? MS-DOS is no longer used except in emergency situations. |
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| True or False? The MEM command runs the Microsoft Diagnostics program. |
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| ____ is the ability to run more than one application at a time. |
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| What is the difference between Windows 3.11 and windows for workgroups? |
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| Microsoft Windows for Workgroups is a self-contained version of Windows 3.1 that includes all the network software necessary for sharing files. |
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| A(n) ____ uses "icons" and a pointing device to issue commands. |
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| True or False? MS-DOS needs a mouse to work correctly. |
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| True or False? Removing a floppy disk from the floppy disk drive while the light is on will never damage the disk. |
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| Twisted-pair cable is the least expensive media for wiring a network |
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| True or False? Random Access Memory retains data even after the power is shut off. |
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| The proper spacing and wording of your commands is called ____. |
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| True or False? Once a file has been saved, there is no way to copy the file. |
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| The major disadvantage of NetBEUI is ____. |
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| True or False? There are two main ways to describe a network — LAN and WAN. |
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| The ____ is the "brain" of the computer. |
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| The term "____ a program" originated when an insect got stuck in an early computer, causing the program it was running to fail. |
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| True or False? Spooling is an acronym for simultaneous peripheral operations on-line. |
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| True or False? DOS filenames must be no longer than ten characters, plus a three-character extension. |
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| What is a major disadvantage of the bus topology? |
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| A broken connection can crash the entire system, making communication on the network unavailable. |
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| True or False? When you are done using a computer, simply turn off the power switch. |
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| True or False? An early method for storing programs involved punching small holes in paper cards. |
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| What is the command used to create a new directory? |
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| True or False? There are three basic topologies: bus, star, and ring. |
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| When deciding what topology to employ, network architects consider which factor? |
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| type of cabling currently in use |
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| True or False? An advantage of a peer-to-peer network is that it is easier to install than a server-based network. |
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| True or False? Circuit switching means there is a temporary dedicated connection between two stations. |
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| True or False? The programs that the operating system manages are written specifically to fit the operating system. |
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| To delete a file, use the ____ command. |
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| CPU speed is measured in ____. |
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| A Boot Disk allows you to start a computer without relying on the operating system on the hard disk. |
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| The ____ program divides a hard disk into partitions, each of which has its own drive letter designation. |
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| Windows 3.1X ‘s minimum processor requirement are? |
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| The default directory for DOS installation is ____. |
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| ____ created the first commercially successful network operating system. |
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| FAT-16 allows for partition sizes up to ____. |
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| Which media is commonly used in LANs? |
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| Windows NT allows file names to reach a maximum of ____ characters in length. |
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| True or False? When you map a network drive, you are assigning a drive letter to a network share. |
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| True or False? Any of the Windows operating systems can access data on a partition formatted as NTFS. |
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| True or False? All user names are visible in the /etc/group file. |
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| _____________ new in Windows 7—make it easier to find, work with, and organize files scattered across your PC or network. |
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| True or False? A hand beneath a printer or hard drive icon indicates that it is shared. |
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| What is the minimum amount of RAM needed for 64 bit Windows 7? |
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| True or False? Linux cannot be installed on a computer unless that computer is connected to a network. |
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is not directly accessible to computer users
can be increased if necessary after Linux installation
has a special file system set aside for it
(all of the above) |
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| True or False? Windows NT 4.0 became a large success due to its GUI looking like the Windows 95 GUI. |
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| True or False? The primary difference between Linux and the previous versions that were derived from Unix is that it is not based upon an open source code. |
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| The ____ program is responsible for getting all operating systems and programs running in a multiple-boot system. |
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| Linux has a graphical interface called ____. |
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| True or False? A swap space file system is a convenient place for users to store their personal files. |
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| True or False? The "?" wildcard character stands for any number of characters. |
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| True or False? Striped volumes are fault tolerant. |
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| Which Win 7 version will allow you to Work in the language of your choice and switch between any of 35 languages? |
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| True or False? The /dev subdirectory contains entries describing the hardware devices installed in the computer. |
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| True or False? The GNOME package provides a GUI. |
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| True or False? A Windows NT computer requires that all users have an account. |
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| True or False? Linux filenames allow up to 128 characters maximum. |
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| True or False? If you do not remember the spelling of a command, enter the first few characters or whatever you know at the command prompt and press Tab twice. |
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| True or False? Each program or set of programs has a man page associated with it. When you install the program, you must install the man pages manually. |
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| True or False? The /bin directory contains Linux commands such as passwd and ls. |
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| True or False? Linux can execute more than one program at the same time. |
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| The ____ command deletes the directory from the file system. |
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| True or False? If you compress a file, you are adding disk space. |
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| What is the key combination used to log on to Windows NT? |
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| True or False? The lilo.conf file can be found in /usr. |
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| In which file is the action log that is generated during setup stored? |
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| In the /etc/inittab script, runlevel 2 is ____. |
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| True or False? Linux is a multiprocessing operating system. If one process crashes, it will cause other processes in the system to crash. |
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| True or False? Windows NT is a Plug and Play operating system. |
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| Which stage of the setup process examines the hard disk for installation and copies all the necessary files to the hard disk for installation? |
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| The ____ tab in an account property allows you to modify personal information about the account holder. |
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| True or False? A file system that becomes full may result in data corruption. |
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| True or False? No user except root and bin can own a file. |
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| True or False? You can set up additional security options on an NTFS folder. |
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| True or False? Windows Home Server allows a user to access his PC from anywhere. |
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| True or False? IDE drives listed in the /dev subdirectory have the sd prefix. |
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| True or False? When you map a network drive, you are assigning a drive letter to a network share. |
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| True or False? Linux is a multifaceted kernel; that is, it is a collection of programs where all of the functional components of the kernel have access to all of its internal data structures and routines. |
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| True or False? The info page provides a list of the most frequently used commands in Linux/Unix. |
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an owner
a set of permissions associated with it
at least one inode associated with it
(all of the above) |
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| ____ is the current standard for Linux file systems. |
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| A ____ is a computer that will be supporting more than one person. |
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| True or False? Unlike Windows 95/98, it is unnecessary to shut down a Windows NT system. |
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| How many computers can connect to resources through a modem on an NT Server PC? |
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| True or False? Passwords can be up to 128 characters long; a minimum of 8 characters is recommended. |
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| True or False? One of the disadvantages of using Windows NT Workstation over Windows 95/98 in a networked environment is its poor security capabilities. |
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| True or False? Linux can execute more than one program at the same time. |
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| True or False? Windows NT requires you to log on each time you start your PC. |
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| True or False? Linux is a multiprocessing operating system. If one process crashes, it will cause other processes in the system to crash. |
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| True or False? Linux supports multiple file systems on a single computer. |
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| Which NTFS permission allows users to create new files and subfolders within a folder? |
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| True or False? When you map a network drive, you are assigning a drive letter to a network share. |
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| True or False? By default, Windows NT shows all file extensions in the Windows Explorer. |
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| True or False? The operations of the GNOME, KDE, and X Window desktops are very similar to what you are probably already familiar with from working with other operating systems. |
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| True or False? A Windows NT filename can be up to a maximum of eight characters long. |
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| True or False? Each inode in a file system represents 512 bytes of data storage in a file. |
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| Which is a partition type for a basic disk? |
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| True or False? Root user privileges allow access to all user files and programs on the computer. |
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| True or False? No user except root and bin can own a file. |
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| True or False? Scheduled Tasks is a centralized method for creating, saving, and opening administrative tools called consoles. |
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| The ____ account is generally the system administrator and usually the installer as well. |
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| True or False? The root user is not subject to file permissions. |
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| True or False? FDISK is not included with every Linux distribution. |
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| True or False? IDE drives listed in the /dev subdirectory have the sd prefix. |
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| The ____ command takes the contents of one or more files and copies it to a secondary location. |
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| True or False? Open source code means that the operating system code has no proprietary restrictions. |
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| True or False? The info page provides a list of the most frequently used commands in Linux/Unix. |
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| What is the minimum amount of hard disk space needed for Window 7? |
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| 16 GB (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit) |
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| True or False? The /etc/inittab script starts getty processes, each of which loads a different operating system on the computer. |
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| True or False? Root user privileges allow access to all user files and programs on the computer. |
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| True or False? The recommended hardware for Windows 2000 is 64MB of memory and 650MB of hard disk space. |
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| True or False? A Linux bash shell is graphical and can be navigated with the mouse. |
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| True or False? Windows NT will work on your system if some of the hardware in your system is on the Hardware Compatibility List |
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| True or False? Linux filenames allow up to 128 characters maximum. |
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| True or False? Windows 2000 supports the NTFS and FAT file systems. |
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