Deck 5: System Software: the Operating System, Utility Programs, and File Management

Question 1

Which of the following is the online storage system affiliated with Microsoft?

A) iCloud
B) Chrome
C) OneDrive
D) iOS

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which of the following is not true about UNIX?

A) It is multiuser.
B) It is multitasking.
C) It is a network OS.
D) It is only for supercomputers.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Using hard disk space to temporarily store data or instructions from RAM is referred to as the ________.

A) spool
B) interrupt sequencer
C) compressor
D) virtual memory

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Each device attached to your computer has a special program called a(n) ________ that enables the device and operating system to communicate with each other.

A) device driver
B) translator
C) interpreter
D) device configurator

Question 5

The ________ of the operating system enables users to communicate with the computer system.

A) window
B) modem
C) network adapter card
D) user interface

Question 6

All of the following are terms related to part of the boot process except ________.

A) ROM
B) CMOS
C) RAM
D) JSON

Question 7

All of the following are examples of network operating systems except ________.

A) Windows 10
B) Linux
C) macOS
D) MS-DOS

Question 8

Which of the following two operating systems are used most frequently on tablets?

A) Windows and iOS
B) Windows and Android
C) Android and iOS
D) BlackBerry and Windows

Question 9

MacOS is the operating system developed by ________.

A) Apple
B) Microsoft
C) Google
D) Linux

Question 10

When using Windows File Explorer, which view provides the most specific information?

A) List
B) Content
C) Tiles
D) Details

Question 11

The location of a file is specified by its ________.

A) domain
B) file path
C) file type
D) file extension

Question 12

The basic input/output system (BIOS) is stored on a ________ chip.

A) ROM
B) CPU
C) RAM
D) CMOS

Question 13

Most supercomputers use the ________ operating system.

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

Question 14

Which of the following is the first step in the boot process?

A) The BIOS is activated.
B) The BIOS checks that all devices are operational.
C) The OS is loaded into RAM.
D) Configuration and customization settings are checked.

Question 15

C: denotes a(n) ________ directory that is at the top of the filing structure of a computer.

A) sub
B) cluster
C) root
D) domain

Question 16

An application programming interface (API) is ________.

A) the code the application software uses to take advantage of code written by others
B) the code to interface between an application and a peripheral like a printer
C) the currently active part of an application
D) the code to interface between an application and RAM

Question 17

Which of the following is not a type of user interface?

A) Command-driven
B) Application programming interface (API)
C) Menu-driven
D) Graphical user interface (GUI)

Question 18

Which of the following is a proprietary OS for desktop and laptop computers?

A) Windows
B) iOS
C) Android
D) Linux

Question 19

Most smartphones use operating systems developed by ________.

A) Google and Apple
B) Apple and Microsoft
C) Microsoft and Google
D) Symbian and Apple

Question 20

The two major types of system software programs are utility programs and the ________.

A) supervisor programs
B) application software
C) user interface
D) operating system

Question 21

Deleted files on a Mac computer are moved to the ________.

A) Garbage Can
B) Recycle Bin
C) Trash
D) Wastepaper Basket

Question 22

Which of the following is not a Windows utility program?

A) Disk Cleanup
B) Desktop Cleanup
C) Defragment and Optimize Drives
D) System Restore

Question 23

Gaming consoles, such as Xbox One and PlayStation 4, do not need an operating system.

Question 24

Most desktop and laptop computers run some version of Windows, Linux or macOS.

Question 25

A personal computer can only have one operating system installed on it.

Question 26

Which of the following Windows utility programs arranges pieces of files on your hard drive to allow for faster access?

A) Disk Cleanup
B) Defragment and Optimize Drives
C) Error-checking
D) Task Manager

Question 27

The process of determining which applications and tiles are on the Start Menu is called ________.

A) pinning
B) sticking
C) adhering
D) attaching

Question 28

A network operating system is also known as a(n) ________.

A) multiuser operating system
B) multitasking operating system
C) multicore operating system
D) real-time operating system

Question 29

C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\protocol is an example of a file ________.

A) extension
B) type
C) path
D) list

Question 30

Every keystroke and every mouse click creates an action, or ________, in the respective device.

A) spooler
B) session
C) interrupt
D) event

Question 31

Which of the following has the extension associated with a Microsoft Excel file?

A) inventory.xlsx
B) inventory.wpd
C) inventory.accdb
D) inventory.pdf

Question 32

A system restore point is a snapshot of your entire computer system's settings.

Question 33

Which of the following are the smallest segments within a sector on a hard drive?

A) cluster
B) track
C) platter
D) file

Question 34

Which utility temporarily removes redundancies in a file to reduce the file size?

A) Disk Cleanup
B) File Compression
C) Error-checking
D) Defragment and Optimize Drives

Question 35

File ________ provides an organizational structure to the files and folders on your storage device.

A) optimization
B) management
C) compression
D) history

Question 36

The ________ Windows utility automatically creates duplicates of your libraries, desktops, contacts, and favorites to another storage location.

A) System Restore
B) Time Capsules
C) File History
D) Carbonite

Question 37

Every computer has an operating system.

Question 38

Which operating system interface uses point-and-click technology?

A) Command-driven
B) Menu-driven
C) MS-DOS
D) GUI

Question 39

Which of the following is not true about machine learning?

A) It is the opposite of Natural language processing.
B) It is another form of artificial intelligence.
C) It allows the computer to learn without specific programming.
D) It allows the machine to grow and adapt when exposed to new data.

Question 40

Use the Windows ________ to check on a nonresponsive program.

A) System Restore
B) Backup utility
C) Error-checking
D) Task Manager

Question 41

A file is a collection of program instructions or data that is stored and treated as a single unit.

Question 42

Multitasking is when one user can do multiple processes at the same time.

Question 43

iOS was developed by ________ as the operating system for its tablets and smartphones.

Question 44

A folder is a collection of files.

Question 45

The ________ is a group of programs that controls how your computer functions.

Question 46

Windows 10 allows easy automatic updates to your computer by Microsoft.

Question 47

MS-DOS is an example of a menu-driven interface.

Question 48

When your computer runs out of RAM, the operating system borrows space from the CPU.

Question 49

Android is an open source operating system for network servers.

Question 50

Installing a device driver can sometimes cause system instability.

Question 51

Each folder must contain at least one file.

Question 52

The authentication process involves the verification of a user's login name and password.

Question 53

The taskbar is the primary working area on the screen.

Question 54

Google Chrome OS is an example of a web-based operating system.

Question 55

The File History utility only keeps the most recent version of a file.

Question 56

Preemptive multitasking is the term used when the operating system processes higher-priority tasks before lower-priority tasks.

Question 57

CMOS is a special kind of memory that uses a great deal of power.

Question 58

You can use System Restore to return your system's settings back to a specific date when everything was working properly.

Question 59

In Windows 10, then is a limit of 25 virtual desktops that a user can create.

Question 60

File Explorer is Windows's main program to find, manage and view files.

Question 61

Most supercomputers use the ________ operating system.

Question 62

MS-DOS used a(n) ________ interface.

Question 63

The Windows path separator is the ________ character.

Question 64

The vast majority of smartphones use the ________ or ________ operating systems.

Question 65

The fuel-injection system in a car engine uses a(n) ________.

Question 66

The Windows feature that removes a newly installed, improperly working driver and replaces it with the last one that worked is called ________.

Question 67

Linux download packages are called distributions or ________.

Question 68

The ________ is a Windows tool that enables you to capture all or a portion of a screen display.

Question 69

The Windows ________ displays open and favorite applications for easy access at the bottom of the display by default.

Question 70

During the boot process, the ________ is responsible for loading the operating system from the hard drive into RAM.

Question 71

File ________ manages files stored in a hierarchical structure of directories in Windows.

Question 72

In the Windows operating system, the C:\ drive is commonly referred to as the ________ directory.

Question 73

When using a Windows PC, ________ is the main tool for finding, viewing, and managing files.

Question 74

Disk ________ organizes the locations of parts of a stored file for faster access.

Question 75

If your computer is thrashing, increase ________ to solve the problem.

Question 76

A unique signal by a device to let the operating system know that it needs attention is called a(n) ________.

Question 77

________is the feature that enables you to use a new device without first installing a device driver.

Question 78

In the file name, Resume.docx, docx is the ________, indicating the file type.

Question 79

When a computer is booted, the process called ________ checks the computer's components.

Question 80

Natural language processing is a field of ________that uses software to analyze, understand, and generate human languages naturally.