Deck 4: System Software

Question 1

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

A) Backup and Restore
B) Disk Defragmenter
C) Disk Cleanup
D) Norton Utilities

Answer 1

C

Question 2

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

A) Client
B) Server
C) Terminal
D) Mode

Answer 2

B

Question 3

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

A) Utilities
B) Device drivers
C) Language translators
D) Sectors

Answer 3

D

Question 4

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

Question 5

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

A) Mountain Lion
B) Lion
C) Linux
D) Windows

Question 6

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

A) Mountain Lion
B) Windows Phone 8
C) iOS
D) Android

Question 7

This version of Mac OS X has better power management and enhanced workflow options for multiple monitor setups.

A) Launchpad
B) Mission Control
C) Mavericks
D) Mountain Lion

Question 8

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 9

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 10

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

A) Windows 8
B) Android
C) Linux
D) Max OS X

Question 11

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

A) Guest
B) Client
C) Host
D) Home

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

The category of operating system used for handheld devices.

A) Network
B) Embedded
C) Stand-alone
D) Open source

Question 15

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

A) Windows
B) Menus
C) Dialog boxes
D) Pointer

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

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

A) Windows
B) Linux
C) Mac OS
D) UNIX

Question 18

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 19

The most widely used personal computer operating system.

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

Question 20

This type of embedded operating system is used by smartphones.

A) Desktop
B) Mobile
C) Network
D) Stand-alone

Question 21

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

Question 22

System software is a single program.

Question 23

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

A) opening attachments to e-mail messages
B) downloading software from the Internet
C) downloading files from the Web
D) creating a new folder on your computer

Question 24

When a file is broken up into small parts that are stored wherever space is available, the hard disk is said to become _______.

A) fragmented
B) contiguous
C) sectored
D) disbursed

Question 25

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 26

This type of program allows communication between a peripheral device, such as a mouse or printer, and the rest of the computer system.

A) Client
B) Virtual machine
C) Device driver
D) Server

Question 27

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

Question 28

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

Question 29

Based on the MAC OS, Android is designed for Apple's iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad.

Question 30

System software cannot handle technical details without user intervention.

Question 31

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

A) Disk Cleanup
B) Backup and Restore
C) Disk Defragmenter
D) Virus Scan

Question 32

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 33

A standard desktop computer comes with an embedded operating system.

Question 34

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

Question 35

Google's Chrome OS focuses on Internet connectivity and cloud computing.

Question 36

Running File History improves system performance.

Question 37

Starting or restarting a computer is called tasking the system.

Question 38

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

Question 39

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 40

Smartphones generally include a network operating system.

Question 41

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

Question 42

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

Question 43

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

Question 44

A(n) _______ converts the programming instructions into a language that the computer understands and processes.

Question 45

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

Question 46

Windows Update makes it easy to update the device drivers on your computer.

Question 47

Smartphone operating systems are a type of _______ operating system.

Question 48

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

Question 49

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

Question 50

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

Question 51

In a network, the desktop operating system is considered the _______ operating system.

Question 52

For all devices, the appropriate drivers are automatically selected and installed when the device is first connected to the computer system.

Question 53

Troubleshooting or _______ programs recognize and correct problems.

Question 54

On a disk, a track is a concentric ring, and each track is divided into wedge-shaped sections called sectors.

Question 55

The Disk _______ utility program eliminates unneeded files on your hard disk.

Question 56

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

Question 57

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

Question 58

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

Question 59

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

Question 60

Utility suites come with one program only.

Question 61

_______ programs make copies of files to be used in case the originals are lost or damaged.

Question 62

Describe the three categories of operating systems.

Question 63

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

Question 64

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

Question 65

Windows 8 makes it easy to update the drivers on your computer using _______.

Question 66

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

Question 67

Describe the three best-known embedded mobile operating systems.

Question 68

What does it mean if a disk is fragmented? How can you defragment it?

Question 69

What are the three basic functions of an operating system?

Question 70

What are some of the features of Windows 7 and Windows 8?

Question 71

List some of the features of Mac OS X Mountain Lion and OS X Mavericks.

Question 72

What are the four most essential utility programs?

Question 73

Device _______ are required to allow communication between a device and the rest of the computer system.

Question 74

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