Deck 4: System Software

Question 1

Which of the following is not a popular mobile operating system?

A)UNIX
B)Windows 10 Mobile
C)iOS
D)Android

Answer 1

A

Question 2

The most widely used personal computer operating system.

A)macOS
B)Netware
C)Linux
D)Windows

Answer 2

D

Question 3

This type of boot occurs when the computer is already on and you restart it without turning off the power.

A)generic boot
B)live boot
C)warm boot
D)cold boot

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Which of the following is not a function of the operating system?

A)managing resources
B)providing Internet access
C)providing a user interface
D)running applications

Question 5

In a virtualized environment,this operating system runs on the physical machine.

A)guest
B)client
C)host
D)home

Question 6

This system software is responsible for managing your computer's resources including memory,processing,and storage.

A)utility
B)operating system
C)language translator
D)device driver

Question 7

The operating system is often referred to as the software environment or software ________.

A)network
B)platform
C)window
D)desktop

Question 8

In a network operating system,this computer coordinates all communication between computers.

A)client
B)server
C)terminal
D)mode

Question 9

This operating system is widely used by servers on the web,mainframe computers,and very powerful personal computers.

A)Windows
B)macOS X
C)Linux
D)UNIX

Question 10

The category of operating system used for handheld devices.

A)network
B)embedded
C)stand-alone
D)open source

Question 11

When a single physical computer runs this type of software,it operates as though it were two or more separate and independent computers.

A)backup
B)file compression
C)troubleshooting
D)virtualization

Question 12

This type of embedded operating system is used by smartphones.

A)desktop
B)mobile
C)network
D)stand-alone

Question 13

This operating system is designed to run only with Apple computers.

A)Windows
B)Linux
C)macOS
D)UNIX

Question 14

Which of the following is not a popular desktop operating system?

A)Windows 10
B)Android
C)Linux
D)macOS X

Question 15

Which of the following is not a system software program type?

A)utilities
B)device drivers
C)language translators
D)storage

Question 16

In many application programs,this feature is used to provide information or request input.

A)windows
B)menus
C)dialog boxes
D)pointer

Question 17

Most operating systems support the ability to switch between different applications.This is called ________.

A)multitasking
B)booting
C)translating
D)driving

Question 18

This version of Mac OS X included new advanced utilities,improved integration with iOS devices,and better integration with cloud computing.

A)High Sierra
B)Mavericks
C)Sierra
D)Yosemite

Question 19

This version of UNIX is an open source operating system that is an alternative to Windows.

A)High Sierra
B)Lion
C)Linux
D)Sierra

Question 20

The windows troubleshooting utility that identifies and eliminates nonessential files is called ________.

A)File History
B)Disk Defragmenter
C)Disk Cleanup
D)Storage

Question 21

A(n)________ converts the programming instructions written by programmers into a language that the computer understands and processes.

A)language translator
B)device driver
C)app
D)utility

Question 22

________ operating systems control a single desktop or laptop computer.

A)Network
B)Real-time
C)Stand-alone
D)Embedded

Question 23

Disk Cleanup,File History,and Disk Defragmenter are all examples of ________ programs.

A)device driver
B)operating system
C)language translator
D)utility

Question 24

________ operating systems are used to control and coordinate computers that are linked together.

A)Network
B)Embedded
C)Stand-alone
D)Real-time

Question 25

Windows Server is an example of a(n)________ operating system.

A)embedded
B)network
C)real-time
D)stand-alone

Question 26

The ________ utility program identifies and eliminates nonessential files.

A)File Compression
B)Disk Cleanup
C)Virtualization
D)Disk Defragmenter

Question 27

The ________ is often referred to as the software environment or software platform.

A)device driver
B)language translator
C)utility software
D)operating system

Question 28

________ is an operating system widely used by servers on the web,mainframe computers,and very powerful personal computers.

A)UNIX
B)Lotus
C)Windows
D)macOS

Question 29

________ programs reduce the size of files so they require less storage space.

A)File compression
B)Device driver
C)Virtualization
D)Language translator

Question 30

Before sending a large file over the Internet,you might want to use one of these programs.

A)Disk defragmenter
B)Uninstaller
C)Disk cleanup program
D)File compression program

Question 31

________ are graphic representations for a program,type of file,or function.

A)Sectors
B)Drivers
C)Icons
D)Pixels

Question 32

A computer can become infected with viruses in all the following ways,except by ________.

A)opening attachments to email messages
B)downloading software from the Internet
C)downloading files from the web
D)creating a new folder on your computer

Question 33

________ programs make copies of files that are in the libraries,contacts,and favorites and on the desktop to be used in case the originals are lost or damaged.

A)File compression
B)Disk defragmenter
C)File history
D)Disk cleanup

Question 34

________ programs reduce the size of files so they require less storage space and can be sent more efficiently over the Internet.

A)File compression
B)Disk cleanup
C)File history
D)Disk defragmenter

Question 35

Troubleshooting or ________ programs recognize and correct problems.

A)backup
B)virtualization
C)diagnostic
D)file compression

Question 36

________ software consists of operating systems,utilities,device drivers,and language translators.

A)Device
B)Suite
C)Mobile
D)System

Question 37

________ refers to the process whereby a single physical computer can support multiple operating systems.

A)Convergent device
B)Virtualization
C)Dependency
D)File compression

Question 38

The ________ system coordinates computer resources,provides the user interface,and runs applications.

A)sector
B)operating
C)device
D)translator

Question 39

Smartphone operating systems are a type of ________ operating system.

A)network
B)stand-alone
C)DBMS
D)real-time

Question 40

A utility program that makes a copy of all files or selected files that are in the libraries,contacts,and favorites and on the desktop.

A)Disk Cleanup
B)File History
C)Disk Defragmenter
D)VirusScan

Question 41

Starting or restarting a computer is called tasking the system.

Question 42

Because Mac OS X market share is so large,more application programs are developed to run under Mac OS X than any other operating system.

Question 43

When a single physical computer runs a special program known as virtualization software,it operates as though it were two or more separate and independent computers,known as virtual machines.

Question 44

In a network environment,the network server computer coordinates all communications between the other computers.

Question 45

Based on the macOS,Android is designed for Apple's iPhone and iPad.

Question 46

A standard desktop computer comes with an embedded operating system.

Question 47

System software is a single program.

Question 48

The operating system allows the user to interact with the application programs and computer hardware through a user interface.

Question 49

Programs such as word processors and spreadsheets are known as utilities.

Question 50

There are several ways in which you can "catch" a computer virus.

Question 51

System software cannot handle technical details without user intervention.

Question 52

________ programs guard your computer system against viruses or other damaging programs that can invade your computer system.

A)Antivirus
B)Disk defragmenter
C)File history
D)Disk cleanup

Question 53

In a virtualized environment,the operating system of each virtual machine is known as the ________ operating system.

A)host
B)client
C)home
D)guest

Question 54

Linux is a popular and powerful alternative to the Windows operating system.

Question 55

Smartphones generally include a network operating system.

Question 56

Google's Chrome OS integrates with web servers using cloud computing and storage to run applications and to perform other functions.

Question 57

Utility suites come with one program only.

Question 58

Most operating systems include utilities to organize and view your hard drive usage to identify old or unused files.

Question 59

Running File History improves system performance.

Question 60

The operating system is often referred to as the software platform.

Question 61

List some of the features of macOS Sierra and macOS High Sierra.

Question 62

What are the five most essential utility programs?

Question 63

As you use your computer,your hard disk will fill with photos,videos,documents,and applications which may slow down your computer.What part of an operating system can help with this?

Question 64

What are some of the features of Windows 10?

Question 65

What are the three basic functions of an operating system?

Question 66

What are some of the common features that operating systems and application programs share?

Question 67

Describe the three best-known embedded mobile operating systems.

Question 68

Describe the three categories of operating systems.

Question 69

How are Windows and Macintosh operating systems similar? How are they different?