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

Question 1

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

Answer 1

D

Question 2

An application programming interface (API) is ________.

A)the code the CPU recognizes to perform a procedure in an application
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

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a capability of UNIX?

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

Answer 3

D

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

MacOS is the operating system developed by ________.

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

Question 6

Most smartphones use operating systems developed by ________.

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

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

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 9

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

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

Question 10

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 11

Most supercomputers use the ________ operating system.

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

Question 12

When using Windows File Explorer, which view provides the most information at a glance?

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

Question 13

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 14

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

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

Question 15

The location of a file is specified by its ________.

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

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

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

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

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 20

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 21

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

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

Question 22

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

Question 23

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 24

Which of the following is the name of a Microsoft Excel file?

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

Question 25

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

Question 26

Most supercomputers use the ________ operating system.

Question 27

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

Question 28

Linux download packages are called distributions or ________.

Question 29

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

Question 30

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 31

The ________ 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 32

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

Question 33

MS-DOS used a(n) ________ interface.

Question 34

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

Question 35

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

Question 36

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

Question 37

Use the Windows ________ to check on a nonresponsive program.

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

Question 38

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 39

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

Question 40

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

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

Question 41

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

Question 42

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

Question 43

Windows includes ________ settings, which provide a centralized location for assistive technology and tools.

Question 44

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

Question 45

Disk ________ realigns separated data so that related file pieces are unified.

Question 46

Every computer has an operating system.

Question 47

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

Question 48

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

Question 49

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

Question 50

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

Question 51

Scattered pieces of files on the hard drive can be regrouped into sequential order using the ________ utility.

Question 52

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

Question 53

The Windows utility program that removes unnecessary files from the hard drive is called ________.

Question 54

Windows 10 is the planned final operating system release by Microsoft.

Question 55

The Windows path separator is the ________ character.

Question 56

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

Question 57

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

Question 58

Tracks on hard disk drives are broken down into pie shaped wedges called ________.

Question 59

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

Question 60

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

Question 61

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

Question 62

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

Question 63

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

Question 64

Installing a device driver can sometimes cause system instability.

Question 65

Android is an open source operating system for network servers.

Question 66

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

Question 67

Match each of the following terms to its definition:
I) virtual memory
II) paging
III) kernel
IV) swap file
V) spooler

A) process of optimizing RAM storage by using hard drive space
B) operating system supervisor program
C) coordinates print jobs
D) temporary storage area on the hard drive
E) swapping data between RAM and a hard drive

Question 68

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

Question 69

File names in Windows are case-sensitive.

Question 70

Match each of the following terms to its definition:
I) GUI
II) thrashing
III) Desktop
IV) pin
V) POST

A) checks hardware at startup
B) primary work area
C) place an application tile on the Start screen or icon on the taskbar
D) type of user interface in macOS and Microsoft Windows 10
E) the condition of excessive paging

Question 71

Match each of the following terms to its definition:
I) folder
II) track
III) sector
IV) platter
V) taskbar

A) displays open and favorite applications
B) storage location for a collection of files
C) pie-shaped wedge on the hard drive
D) round, thin plate of metal that makes up a hard drive
E) concentric circle on the hard drive

Question 72

Match each of the following terms to its file type (extension):
I) .zip
II) .j p g
III) .pdf
IV) .accdb
V) .html

A) Microsoft Access
B) compressed files
C) portable document format
D) image
E) web page

Question 73

Match each of the following terms to its definition:
I) Defragment and Optimize Drives
II) Task Manager
III) System Restore
IV) File History, File Recovery
V) Disk Cleanup

A) brings system back to a previously stable state
B) regroups related pieces of files on the hard disk
C) lists all the programs being used and indicates their status
D) backs up important files, makes a complete mirror image of your current computer setup
E) removes unnecessary files from the hard drive