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FC0-U61 · Question #281

Which of the following operating systems is very lightweight and relies heavily on Internet applications?

The correct answer is A. Chrome OS. Chrome OS is a lightweight operating system specifically designed to primarily run web applications and services, making it heavily reliant on internet connectivity.

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Question

Which of the following operating systems is very lightweight and relies heavily on Internet applications?

Options

  • AChrome OS
  • BWindows
  • CLinux
  • DBlackberry OS

How the community answered

(16 responses)
  • A
    94% (15)
  • B
    6% (1)

Why each option

Chrome OS is a lightweight operating system specifically designed to primarily run web applications and services, making it heavily reliant on internet connectivity.

AChrome OSCorrect

Chrome OS is a Linux-based operating system developed by Google, specifically designed for web applications and cloud computing, making it lightweight and highly dependent on internet connectivity for most functionalities. It emphasizes a browser-centric user experience.

BWindows

Windows is a full-featured desktop operating system that supports a wide range of local applications and can function extensively offline, making it not lightweight or solely reliant on internet applications.

CLinux

Linux refers to a kernel and many distributions; while some Linux distributions can be lightweight, it's a broad category and not inherently designed heavily on internet applications in the same way Chrome OS is.

DBlackberry OS

Blackberry OS was a mobile operating system, not a desktop OS, and while it had internet capabilities, it was not characterized as 'very lightweight' and 'heavily reliant on Internet applications' in the same context as Chrome OS.

Concept tested: Operating system types and characteristics

Source: https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/177889?hl=en

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#operating systems#Chrome OS#lightweight OS

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