Deck 15: System Software

Question 1

An enhancement in Windows 8 includes the Metro user interface,which provides a new way to interact with apps.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

A(n)____ view of data is the way a user thinks about data.

A) logical
B) physical
C) integrated
D) indexed

Answer 2

A

Question 3

The purpose of the ____ is to store the boot process instructions for the computer to start up.

A) SDK
B) POST
C) BIOS
D) I/O

Answer 3

C

Question 4

A printer requires a ____ installed on the computer in order to operate.

A) development kit
B) GUI
C) device driver
D) UNIX box

Question 5

When a smart phone goes into ____ mode,pressing a button immediately turns it back on.

A) operating
B) sleep
C) 4G
D) dynamic

Question 6

Embedded systems are typically required to perform a large variety of tasks.

Question 7

Security software is a common utility installed on your computer.

Question 8

Windows XP is the first operating system to run seamlessly among different platforms such as desktops,smart phones,and tablets.

Question 9

The boot process for a computer checks the system and loads the operating system into memory.

Question 10

Virtual machine software is most useful when connecting laptop computers.

Question 11

The Apple iPhone is a command-based user interface.

Question 12

When you combine a system's hardware configuration and operating system,it is sometimes called the computer's ____.

A) system interface
B) platform
C) application interface
D) API

Question 13

Mac computers have a reputation of being more stable and secure than Microsoft Windows PCs.

Question 14

Linux is a popular operating system with techies but not with home users due to its high cost.

Question 15

System software coordinates the activities of the hardware and assists the computer in functioning effectively.

Question 16

The Apple iPhone gained popularity largely due to its open-source design,which led to the creation of many apps available for iOS.

Question 17

Symbian,by Sun Microsystems,is the most popular version of the UNIX operating system for industries.

Question 18

An important task of the graphical user interface is to keep track of files stored on the hard drive.

Question 19

The main function of the operating system is to synchronize your computer with the Internet.

Question 20

An icon on your desktop is a component of a ____ interface.

A) command-based
B) programming
C) task-based
D) graphical user

Question 21

A unique feature of ____ is that users can easily add enhancements to the operating system.

A) Windows
B) Mac
C) Mobi
D) Linux

Question 22

Windows cleaners maintain the ____ for more effective system operation.

A) utilities
B) registry
C) synchronization manager
D) virtual memory

Question 23

Which of the following uses the New Technology File System (NTFS)for organizing and managing files?

A) Mac OS X
B) Linux
C) Windows 8
D) UNIX

Question 24

The ____ operating system provides the technological foundation of the Mac OS X.

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

Question 25

The Mac OS is known for having new versions named after ____.

A) sweets
B) cats
C) dogs
D) trees

Question 26

A(n)____ operating system is required to perform a command within a certain time frame.

A) real-time
B) network
C) proprietary
D) open

Question 27

Performing a system ____ utility rearranges your files on disk in an orderly fashion,resulting in faster access.

A) defragmentation
B) diagnostic
C) security
D) file management

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a feature found in the Linux operating system?

A) command-line interface
B) graphical user interface
C) desktop compatible
D) proprietary software

Question 29

Linux is ____ software,which means users can manipulate the source code to customize their operating system to their needs.

A) concurrent
B) licensed
C) sourceware
D) open-source

Question 30

All of the following are network operating systems EXCEPT ____.

A) Linux
B) Solaris
C) Novell NetWare
D) Windows Me

Question 31

Manipulating graphic images to perform a command has replaced the ____ user interface.

A) graphical
B) command-based
C) drag-and-drop
D) shortcut

Question 32

Typing the word DEL on a prompt line to remove unwanted files on your computer is an example of using a ____ user interface.

A) Metro
B) command-based
C) graphical
D) type-driven

Question 33

Through the use of ____,one physical server can run several server operating systems.

A) Windows 8
B) data sharing
C) telecommuting
D) virtual servers

Question 34

Embedded operating systems are hardwired into a computer component,such as ROM or flash memory,to control a ____ computer.

A) laptop
B) server-based
C) special-purpose
D) mainframe

Question 35

An advantage of ____ software is its ability to run more than one operating system on a computer.

A) BIOS
B) IDE
C) API
D) virtual machine (VM)

Question 36

A cell phone's ____ operating system is not released to users and developers.

A) VM
B) proprietary
C) SDK
D) desktop

Question 37

____ operating systems are lightweight operating systems designed for mobile devices such as smart phones and tablets.

A) Mobile
B) GPS
C) Virtualization
D) VM

Question 38

An industrial operating system works with a large computer system requiring a(n)____.

A) server
B) GUI
C) SDK
D) IDE