Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a type of operating system?

Accepted Answer

Wireless is not a type of operating system; it refers to a method of communication. Stand-alone, server, and embedded are types of operating systems.

Question 2

____ is a popular stand-alone file compression utility.

Accepted Answer

PKZIP is a well-known stand-alone file compression utility used for compressing files into ZIP format.

Question 3

The first version of Windows was developed in the mid-____.

Accepted Answer

The first version of Windows, Windows 1.0, was released in 1985, which is in the mid-1980s.

Question 4

____ is a scam in which a perpetrator attempts to obtain your personal and/or financial information.

Accepted Answer

Phishing is a scam in which a perpetrator attempts to obtain your personal and/or financial information by sending you an email or text message that looks like it's from a legitimate company or organization.

Question 5

Compressed files sometimes are called ____ files.

Accepted Answer

Compressed files are often referred to as "zipped" files because they are commonly compressed using the ZIP file format.

Question 6

A(n)____ filter is a program that warns or blocks you from potentially fraudulent or suspicious Web sites.

Accepted Answer

A phishing filter is designed to detect and block access to websites that are attempting to steal personal information by masquerading as legitimate sites.

Question 7

A pop-up ____ is a filtering program that stops pop-up ads from displaying on Web pages.

Accepted Answer

A pop-up blocker is a filtering program that stops pop-up ads from displaying on Web pages.

Question 8

The accompanying figure lists a few of the utilities available in Windows 7; one of the utilities available in Windows 7, a file ____ utility, shrinks the size of a file.

Accepted Answer

The answer of  The accompanying figure lists a few...

Question 9

Apple's latest operating system version, Mac ____, is a multitasking operating system available only for computers manufactured by Apple.

Accepted Answer

OS X is the correct name for Apple's operating system for Mac computers, which is known for its multitasking capabilities.

Question 10

The accompanying figure lists a few of the utilities available in Windows 7; one of the utilities available in Windows 7, a disk ____ utility searches for and removes unnecessary files.

Accepted Answer

The answer of  The accompanying figure lists a few...

Question 11

The term ____ describes a potentially damaging computer program that affects, or infects, a computer negatively by altering the way the computer works without the user's knowledge or permission.

Accepted Answer

A virus is a type of malicious software program that, when executed, replicates by inserting copies of itself into other computer programs, data files, or the boot sector of the hard drive, thereby negatively affecting the computer's operation without the user's knowledge or permission.

Question 12

The accompanying figure lists a few of the utilities available in Windows 7; one of the utilities available in Windows 7, a(n)____ utility, identifies computer problems but does not repair them.

Accepted Answer

The answer of  The accompanying figure lists a few...

Question 13

The accompanying figure lists a few of the utilities available in Windows 7; one of the utilities available in Windows 7, a personal ____, is a utility that detects and protects a personal computer from unauthorized intrusions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of  The accompanying figure lists a few...

Question 14

To ____ a file, you restore a zipped file to its original form.

Accepted Answer

Uncompressing a file means restoring a zipped or compressed file to its original form.

Question 15

To defragment a disk means to ____.

Accepted Answer

Defragmenting a disk reorganizes fragmented data so that related pieces are closer together, improving access speed and efficiency.

Question 16

The accompanying figure lists a few of the utilities available in Windows 7; one of the utilities available in Windows 7, a screen ____, is a utility that causes a display device's screen to show a moving image or blank screen if no keyboard or mouse activity occurs for a specified time.

Accepted Answer

The answer of  The accompanying figure lists a few...

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT an edition of Windows 7?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is NOT an...

Question 18

The accompanying figure lists a few of the utilities available in Windows 7; one of the utilities available in Windows 7, a personal computer ____ utility, identifies and fixes operating system problems, detects and repairs disk problems, and includes the capability of improving a computer's performance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of  The accompanying figure lists a few...

Question 19

A ____ operating system is a complete operating system that works on a desktop computer, a notebook computer, or mobile computing device.

Accepted Answer

A stand-alone operating system is designed to work independently on a desktop, notebook, or mobile computing device, providing all necessary functionalities for the user.

Question 20

____ is a program that displays an online advertisement in a banner or pop-up window on Web pages, e-mail, or other Internet services.

Accepted Answer

Adware is a type of software that automatically displays or downloads advertising material such as banners or pop-ups when a user is online.

Quiz 8: Discovering Computers: Operating Systems and Utility Programs

Which of the following is NOT a type of operating system?

____ is a popular stand-alone file compression utility.

The first version of Windows was developed in the mid-____.

____ is a scam in which a perpetrator attempts to obtain your personal and/or financial information.

Compressed files sometimes are called ____ files.

A(n) ____ filter is a program that warns or blocks you from potentially fraudulent or suspicious Web sites.

A pop-up ____ is a filtering program that stops pop-up ads from displaying on Web pages.

The accompanying figure lists a few of the utilities available in Windows 7; one of the utilities available in Windows 7, a file ____ utility, shrinks the size of a file.

Apple's latest operating system version, Mac ____, is a multitasking operating system available only for computers manufactured by Apple.

The accompanying figure lists a few of the utilities available in Windows 7; one of the utilities available in Windows 7, a disk ____ utility searches for and removes unnecessary files.

The term ____ describes a potentially damaging computer program that affects, or infects, a computer negatively by altering the way the computer works without the user's knowledge or permission.

The accompanying figure lists a few of the utilities available in Windows 7; one of the utilities available in Windows 7, a(n) ____ utility, identifies computer problems but does not repair them.

The accompanying figure lists a few of the utilities available in Windows 7; one of the utilities available in Windows 7, a personal ____, is a utility that detects and protects a personal computer from unauthorized intrusions.

To ____ a file, you restore a zipped file to its original form.

To defragment a disk means to ____.

The accompanying figure lists a few of the utilities available in Windows 7; one of the utilities available in Windows 7, a screen ____, is a utility that causes a display device's screen to show a moving image or blank screen if no keyboard or mouse activity occurs for a specified time.

Which of the following is NOT an edition of Windows 7?

A ____ operating system is a complete operating system that works on a desktop computer, a notebook computer, or mobile computing device.

____ is a program that displays an online advertisement in a banner or pop-up window on Web pages, e-mail, or other Internet services.