Deck 4: System Software

Question 1

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

Answer 1

D

Question 2

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 2

C

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

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

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

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

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

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 9

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 10

This type of embedded operating system is used by smartphones.

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

Question 11

The category of operating system used for handheld devices.

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

Question 12

The most widely used personal computer operating system.

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

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

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 16

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

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

Question 17

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 18

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

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

Question 19

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

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

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

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 22

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

Question 23

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

Question 24

Starting or restarting a computer is called tasking the system.

Question 25

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 26

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

Question 27

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 28

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

Question 29

A standard desktop computer comes with an embedded operating system.

Question 30

Running File History improves system performance.

Question 31

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 32

Smartphones generally include a network operating system.

Question 33

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 34

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

Question 35

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 36

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

Question 37

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

Question 38

System software cannot handle technical details without user intervention.

Question 39

System software is a single program.

Question 40

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

Question 41

Utility suites come with one program only.

Question 42

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

Question 43

Smartphone operating systems are a type of _____ operating system.

Question 44

_____ operating systems control a single desktop or laptop computer.

Question 45

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

Question 46

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

Question 47

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

Question 48

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

Question 49

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

Question 50

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

Question 51

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

Question 52

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

Question 53

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

Question 54

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

Question 55

Windows Server is an example of a _____ operating system.

Question 56

Troubleshooting or _____ programs recognize and correct problems.

Question 57

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

Question 58

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

Question 59

A _____ (2 words) converts the programming instructions into a language that the computer understands and processes.

Question 60

The _____ (2 words) is often referred to as the software environment or software platform.

Question 61

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

Question 62

Describe the three categories of operating systems.

Question 63

What are the three basic functions of an operating system?

Question 64

What are some of the features of Windows 8 and Windows 10?

Question 65

Describe the three best-known embedded mobile operating systems.

Question 66

What are the four most essential utility programs?

Question 67

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

Question 68

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

Question 69

List some of the features of Mac OS X Yosemite and OS X Mavericks.