Deck 5: System Software: Operating Systems and Utility Programs

Question 1

Filename rules are the same in all operating systems.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Linux is increasingly being used with both mainframes and supercomputers.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Most operating systems today use a text-based user interface.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

File compression programs reduce the size of files so they take up less storage space on a storage medium or can be transmitted faster over the Internet.

Question 5

When you issue the command for your computer to store a document on your hard drive, the application software must make sure that the specified hard drive exists.

Question 6

In practice, the difference between system and application software is not always straightforward.

Question 7

There are many stand-alone utility programs available as an alternative to the operating system's utility programs.

Question 8

Using virtual memory is faster than just using RAM.

Question 9

Although Linux originally used a command line interface, most recent versions of Linux programs use a graphical user interface.

Question 10

The Windows Action Manager lists all the program and processes currently running on a computer.

Question 11

In Windows, users can use the search box located at the lower-left corner of the File Explorer window to search for files and folders in the current location that match the keywords entered into the search box.

Question 12

Stand-alone utility programs are often available in a suite of related programs.

Question 13

Once a file management program is open, you can look at the folders and files stored on your computer.

Question 14

As you work on your computer, the operating system continuously manages your computer's resources and makes them available to devices and programs when they are needed.

Question 15

Windows 98 was built from the ground up using a different kernel than the other versions of Windows.

Question 16

Using the Save As option on the File tab, before editing a document is a good idea, so you can return to the original version if needed.

Question 17

File extensions should not be changed by the user because the operating system uses them to identify the program that should be used to open the file.

Question 18

Windows Vista replaced Windows XP.

Question 19

Larger computers-such as high-end servers, mainframes, and supercomputers-sometimes use operating systems designed solely for that type of system.

Question 20

There are two primary forms of DOS: PC-DOS and MS-DOS.

Question 21

A computer's ____ is a collection of programs that manage and coordinate the activities taking place within the computer.

A) database system
B) storage system
C) application system
D) operating system

Question 22

Disk management programs diagnose and repair problems related to your hard drive. _________________________

Question 23

The older DOS operating system and some versions of the UNIX and Linux operating systems use a(n) graphical user interface. _________________________

Question 24

All programs and data located in RAM are divided into fixed-length pages or variable-length files . _________________________

Question 25

In 1994, Microsoft announced that all versions of Windows after 3.11 would be full-fledged operating systems instead of just application environments. _________________________

Question 26

System software is usually divided into two categories: operating systems and ____ programs.

A) planning system
B) utility
C) FAT system
D) background

Question 27

There have been many different versions of Windows over the years. _________________________

Question 28

If a device driver file is deleted, becomes corrupted , or has a conflict with another piece of software, then the device will no longer work. _________________________

Question 29

Application software runs in the background at all times, making it possible for you to use your computer. _________________________

Question 30

With File Explorer, use the View tab to specify how the items in the right pane are displayed. _________________________

Question 31

Folders can contain both files and other folders (called subfolders ). _________________________

Question 32

Cleanup programs evaluate your system, looking for problems and making recommendations for fixing any errors that are discovered. _________________________

Question 33

The documents waiting to be printed are said to be in a(n) print queue , which designates the order the documents will be printed. _________________________

Question 34

Most application systems today look for and recognize new devices each time the computer boots. _________________________

Question 35

____ includes all the programs that allow you to perform specific tasks on your computer, such as writing a letter.

A) System software
B) Utility programs
C) Application software
D) Background programs

Question 36

____ consists of the operating system and utility programs that control your computer and allow you to use it.

A) Background  software
B) Front-end  software
C) Application  software
D) System  software

Question 37

Uninstall utilities are designed to delete temporary files (such as deleted files still in the Recycle Bin, temporary Internet files, temporary installation  files, and so forth) in order to free up disk space. _________________________

Question 38

Most operating systems are designed for either 16 -bit or 32-bit CPUs. _________________________

Question 39

In general, the operating system serves as an intermediary between the user and the computer. _________________________

Question 40

The ____ boots the computer, launches application software, and ensures that all actions requested by a user are valid and processed in an orderly fashion.

A) startup
B) operating system
C) driver
D) registry

Question 41

Most operating systems include security features, such as an integrated ____, to protect against unauthorized access via the Internet.

A) router
B) firewall
C) hub
D) modem

Question 42

One of the most obvious initial changes in Windows Vista was the ____ interface.

A) Leopard
B) Android
C) Aero
D) Symbian

Question 43

The means by which an operating system or any other program interacts with the user is called the ____.

A) user login
B) programming interface
C) program front-end
D) user interface

Question 44

Windows ____ was released in 2012.

A) Leopard
B) 7
C) 8
D) Vista

Question 45

____ memory allows you to use more memory than is physically available on your computer.

A) Shared
B) Virtual
C) Multithreading
D) Buffer

Question 46

____ are designed to be used with everyday objects, such as home appliances, gaming consoles, digital cameras, e-readers, digital photo frames, ATMs, toys, watches, GPS systems, home medical devices, voting terminals, and cars.

A) Virtual operating systems
B) Embedded operating systems
C) High-performance operating systems
D) Storage operating systems

Question 47

An important task that the operating system performs is ____, which keeps track of the files stored on a computer so that they can be retrieved when needed.

A) disk management
B) file management
C) file listing
D) file recovery

Question 48

The proprietary operating system for Mac computers made by Apple Corporation was ____.

A) Linux
B) Solaris
C) Mac OS
D) Unix

Question 49

Chrome OS is the first ____.

A) cloud operating system
B) high-performance operating system
C) virtual operating system
D) storage operating system

Question 50

In DOS, the command ____ displays the files and folders in the current location.

A) CD
B) FORMAT
C) DIR
D) COPY

Question 51

Most operating systems include security features, such as an option to download and install ____ automatically from the operating system's manufacturer on a regular basis.

A) security walls
B) device patches
C) security patches
D) device drivers

Question 52

____ refers to the ability of an operating system to have more than one program open at one time.

A) Multidimensional
B) Multiprogramming
C) Polyprogramming
D) Multitasking

Question 53

During the 1980s and early 1990s, ____ was the dominant operating system for microcomputers.

A) Mac OS
B) DOS (Disk Operating System)
C) Linux
D) desktop operating system

Question 54

____ is one of the most widely-used versions of Linux.

A) Ubuntu
B) Chrome
C) Cisco
D) Uhuru

Question 55

____ was originally developed in the late 1960s at AT&T Bell Laboratories as an operating system for midrange servers.

A) Linux
B) UNIX
C) Solaris
D) Mac OS X

Question 56

____ allow the user to issue commands by selecting icons, buttons, menu items, and other objects-typically with a mouse, pen, or finger.

A) Graphical user interfaces
B) Command line interfaces
C) Desktops
D) Command-driven interfaces

Question 57

All programs and data located in RAM are divided into fixed-length ____ or variable-length segments, depending on the operating system being used.

A) pies
B) sectors
C) pages
D) cylinders

Question 58

Filenames typically include a ____ at the end of the filename.

A) file extension
B) file subscript
C) file subname
D) file attachment

Question 59

Small programs called ____ are used to communicate with peripheral devices, such as monitors, printers, portable storage devices, and keyboards.

A) interfaces
B) utilities
C) drivers
D) managers

Question 60

A ____ is an area in RAM or on the hard drive designated to hold input and output on their way in or out of the computer system.

A) segment
B) buffer
C) page
D) sector

Question 61

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 5-1 Janet is studying operating systems as part of her Understanding Computers 101 class. After learning about the different types of operating systems, she realizes that she uses a number of them in her daily life. All the computers in Janet's school computer lab have the latest version of Windows installed, which is ____.

A) Windows Vista
B) Windows 8
C) Windows XP
D) Windows 10

Question 62

The file management program incorporated into recent versions of Windows is ____.

A) StuffIt
B) WinZip
C) File Explorer
D) Disk Cleanup

Question 63

____________________ routines in the operating system determine the order in which jobs are carried out, as well as which commands get executed first if the user is working with more than one program at one time or if the computer supports multiple users.

Question 64

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 5-2 Dean has been using computers for some time now, but he is unfamiliar with a number of utility programs. In order to better maintain his computer, he decides to ask his coworker Andrea for advice on basic utility programs. Andrea tells Dean is that it is very important for him to ____ all of his important data on a regular basis to avoid data loss in the case of a problem with the computer. He can use a(n) ____ utility to do this.

A) cleanup
B) defragment
C) compress
D) backup

Question 65

During the boot process, the essential portion, or core, of the operating system (called the ____________________) is loaded into memory.

Question 66

Certain system configuration information is stored in the Windows ____________________ files.

Question 67

Creating a(n) ____ means making a duplicate copy of important files so that when a problem occurs, you can restore those files using the copy.

A) mirror
B) backup
C) index
D) hidden file

Question 68

Windows 10 replaces older mobile versions of Windows, including ____ and Windows RT, as well as older embedded versions of Windows.

A) Windows Phone Dragon
B) Windows Phone 5
C) Windows Phone 8
D) Windows Server 2014

Question 69

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 5-2 Dean has been using computers for some time now, but he is unfamiliar with a number of utility programs. In order to better maintain his computer, he decides to ask his coworker Andrea for advice on basic utility programs. Andrea advises Dean to remove unnecessary programs from his computer by using a(n) ____ utility.

A) delete
B) uninstall
C) remove
D) cleanup

Question 70

____ programs can protect against someone accessing your computer via the Internet or a wireless connection.

A) Mirror
B) Antispam
C) Firewall
D) Modem

Question 71

____ is a Linux-based operating system developed by the Open Handset Alliance.

A) Android
B) UNIX
C) Mac OS X
D) Vista

Question 72

One of the principal roles of every ____________________ is to translate user instructions into a form the computer can understand.

Question 73

A ____ is a software program that is designed to cause damage to a computer or perform some other malicious act.

A) firewall
B) utility program
C) spyware
D) computer virus

Question 74

To restore a file or folder deleted from your computer's hard drive, open the ____ and restore the file.

A) Recycle Bin
B) Windows Explorer
C) System Restore program
D) Recycle Menu

Question 75

____ is the most widely used mobile operating system in the United States.

A) Mac OS
B) Palm OS
C) Windows Mobile
D) Android

Question 76

You may need to update or reinstall some device drivers if you ____________________ your operating system to a newer version.

Question 77

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 5-2 Dean has been using computers for some time now, but he is unfamiliar with a number of utility programs. In order to better maintain his computer, he decides to ask his coworker Andrea for advice on basic utility programs. Andrea tells Dean that he should periodically perform ____ on his computer to optimize the hard drive so that it works more efficiently. This process works by rearranging the data on the hard drive so all files are stored in contiguous locations.

A) disk defragmentation
B) file compression
C) disk cleanup
D) backup

Question 78

Rearranging the data on the hard drive so all files are stored in contiguous locations is called ____.

A) disk defragmentation
B) file compression
C) disk backup
D) disk cleanup

Question 79

____ are utility programs that search for documents and other files on a user's hard drives.

A) Search tools
B) Tool boxes
C) Search engines
D) Tool programs

Question 80

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 5-1 Janet is studying operating systems as part of her Understanding Computers 101 class. After learning about the different types of operating systems, she realizes that she uses a number of them in her daily life. Janet recently purchased a new Apple computer. The operating system of that computer is ____.

A) Windows Vista
B) Solaris
C) Windows Embedded
D) OS X