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The two major types of system software programs are utility programs and the… |
Operating system |
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The …. of the operating system enables users to communicate with the computer system. |
User interface |
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OS X is the operating system developed by |
Apple |
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Examples of network operating systems |
OS X, Linux, Windows 10 NOT MS-DOS |
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Capabilities of UNIX |
Multitasking, a network OS, multiuser NOT only for super computers |
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Most Supercomputer use the …. operating system |
Linux |
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2 Operating systems used on most tablets |
Android and iOS |
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**** |
… |
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Proprietary OS for desktop and laptop computers |
Windows |
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Windows 10 uses… account for easy access and storage of online files |
OneDrive |
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The Mac OS was the first commercially available OS to n incorporate |
Point and click |
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NOT a user inferface |
API |
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Using hard disk space temporarily store data or instructions from RAM is referred to as the |
virtual memory |
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Each device attached to your computer has a special program called…. that enables the device and operating system to communicate with each other |
device driver |
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First step in the boot process |
the BIOS is activated by turning on the computer |
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The basic input/output system (BIOS) is stored on a |
ROM chip |
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All of the following terms related to part of the boot process exept |
USB |
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In the late 1980s, computer specialists were concerned that proprietary software had too many ….. so they started working on open source projects. |
bugs |
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C: denotes a(n) ________ directory that is at the top of the filing structure of a computer. |
root |
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When using Windows File Explorer, which view provides the most information at a glance? |
Details |
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All of the following can be used in an OS X file name EXCEPT ________. |
: |
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The location of a file is specified by its ________. |
file path |
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C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\protocol is an example of a file ________. |
path |
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Which of the following is the name of a Microsoft Excel file? |
xlsx |
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Deleted files on a Mac computer are moved to the ________. |
trash |
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Which of the following Windows utility programs arranges pieces of files on your hard drive to allow for faster access? |
Disk defragmenter |
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Which of the following is NOT a Windows utility program? |
Desktop |
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Which utility temporarily removes redundancies in a file to reduce the file size? |
file compression |
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You can use the Windows ________ to check on a nonresponsive program. |
Task manager |
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The ________ utility automatically creates duplicates of your libraries, desktops, contacts and favorites to another storage location. |
file history |
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The …..is a group of programs that controls how your computer functions. |
operating system |
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iOS was developed by … as the operating system for its tablets and smartphones. |
apple |
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The fuel-injection system in car engine uses a(n) ….. operating system. |
RTOS |
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Most supercomputers use the .. operating system. |
linux |
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The vast majority of smartphones use the Correct answer Android or … operating systems. |
iOS |
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Linux download packages are called distributions or … |
distros |
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MS-DOS used a(n) …. interface. |
command-driven |
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A unique signal by a device to let the operating system know that it needs attention is called a(n) |
interrupt |
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If your computer is thrashing, increase …. to solve the problem. |
RAM |
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PnP stands for |
plug and play |
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The Windows feature that removes a newly installed, improperly working driver and replaces it with the last one that worked is called |
Roll Back driver |
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During the boot process, the ….. is responsible for loading the operating system from the hard drive into RAM. |
BIOS |
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When a computer is booted, the …. checks the computer’s components. |
Power-on self-test |
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If Windows detects a problem during the boot process, it will add Last Known Good Configuration to the Windows …… Menu. |
advanced options |
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Fudge |
… |
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The … is a Windows that enables you to capture a screen display |
Snipping too |
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In the windows operating system, the C:\ path is commonly referred to as the …. |
Root directory |
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When using windows pc …. is the main tool for finding viewing and managing files |
File explorer |
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The windows path separator is the … character |
Backslash |
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In the file name Resume.docx is the … indicating file type |
Extension |
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Crap |
… |
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The windows utility program that removes unnecessary files from the hard drive is called |
Disk cleanup |
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Kdnsk |
… |
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Scattered pieces of the hard drive can be grouped into sequential order using the … utility |
Disk defragmenter |
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Windows included the … center which is a centralized location for assisting technology and tools to adjust accessibility settings |
Ease of access |
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True or false |
True |
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Gaming consoles do not need an operating system |
False |
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A system restore point is a snapshot of your entire system setting |
True |
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A personal computer can only have one operating system installed on it |
False |
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Most a stop in lotto computers run some version of Windows |
True |
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Android isn’t open source operating system for personal computers and network servers |
False |
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When you’re computer runs out of RAM the operating system barrows space from the CPU |
False |
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Installing a device driver can sometimes cause systems instability |
True |
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CMOS is a special kind of memory that uses a great deal of power |
False |
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Preemptive multitasking is the term used when the operating system processes higher priority tasks before lower priority tasks |
True |
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I’ll explore is windows main program to manage files |
True |
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You can use system restore to restore your system settings back to a specific date when everything was working properly |
True |
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I’ll names in windows are case |
False |
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Definitions |
Folder |
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Concentric circle on the hard drive |
Track |
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By shape wedge on the hard drive |
Sector |
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Round thing plate of metal that makes up the hard drive |
Platter |
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Displays open and favorite applications |
Taskbar |
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Portable document format |
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Image |
.jpeg |
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Compressed file |
.zip |
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Microsoft access |
.accdb |
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Web page |
.html |
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Combination of processor and operating system |
Platform |
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Primary work area |
Desktop |
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The condition of excessive paging |
Thrashing |
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Place an application tile on the start screen or taskbar |
Pin |
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Type of user interface in Mac OS X and Microsoft Windows 10 |
GUI |
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List all the programs being used and indicates their status |
Task manager |
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Bring system back to a previously stable state |
System restore |
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Remove the necessary files from the hard drive |
Disk cleanup |
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We groups related pieces of files on the hard disk |
Disc defragmenter |
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Checks the hard drive for damaged files |
Error checking |
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Operating system supervisor program |
Kernel |
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Process of optimizing RAM storage by using hard drive space |
Virtual memory |
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Temporary storage area on the hard drive |
Swap file |
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Coordinate print jobs |
Spooler |
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The process of swapping data between RAM and a swap file |
Paging |
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