Question 1

A computer's ____ is a collection of programs that manage and coordinate the activities taking place within the computer.
A) database system
B) storage system
C) application system
D) operating system

Accepted Answer

An operating system (OS) is a collection of software that manages computer hardware resources and provides common services for computer programs. It acts as an interface between the computer hardware and the user, allowing users to interact with the computer without knowing its complex internal workings. The OS also manages and coordinates the activities taking place within the computer.

Question 2

Disk management programs diagnose and repair problems related to your hard drive. _________________________

Accepted Answer

Disk management programs can detect errors on a hard drive and repair them, as well as manage partitions and allocate space on the drive.

Question 3

The older DOS operating system and some versions of the UNIX and Linux operating systems use a(n) graphical user interface. _________________________

Accepted Answer

The older DOS operating system and some versions of the UNIX and Linux operating systems use a command line interface rather than a graphical user interface.

Question 4

All programs and data located in RAM are divided into fixed-length pages or variable-length files . _________________________

Accepted Answer

RAM is typically divided into fixed-length sections called pages, but the division into variable-length files is a characteristic of storage systems, not RAM.

Question 5

In 1994, Microsoft announced that all versions of Windows after 3.11 would be full-fledged operating systems instead of just application environments. _________________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of In 1994, Microsoft announced that all versions...

Question 6

System software is usually divided into two categories: operating systems and ____ programs.
A) planning system
B) utility
C) FAT system
D) background

Accepted Answer

Utility programs are system software that provide helpful tools for managing and optimizing the computer system. Examples include antivirus software, disk cleanup utilities, and system diagnostic tools. The other choices (A, C, and D) are either not relevant or not commonly used terms for system software.

Question 7

There have been many different versions of Windows over the years. _________________________

Accepted Answer

Windows has released multiple versions over the years, such as Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10, to name a few.

Question 8

If a device driver file is deleted, becomes corrupted , or has a conflict with another piece of software, then the device will no longer work. _________________________

Accepted Answer

Device drivers are necessary for the device to function properly, and any issues with the driver can cause the device to stop working.

Question 9

Application software runs in the background at all times, making it possible for you to use your computer. _________________________

Accepted Answer

Application software does not run in the background at all times; it is designed for end-users to perform specific tasks and runs when opened or executed. System software, like the operating system, runs in the background to manage the computer's hardware and software resources.

Question 10

With File Explorer, use the View tab to specify how the items in the right pane are displayed. _________________________

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. The View tab in File Explorer allows users to set how the items in the right pane are displayed, such as by choosing a different view style, changing the sort order, and adding or removing columns.

Question 11

Folders can contain both files and other folders (called subfolders ). _________________________

Accepted Answer

Folders can indeed contain both files and subfolders.

Question 12

Cleanup programs evaluate your system, looking for problems and making recommendations for fixing any errors that are discovered. _________________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cleanup programs evaluate your system, looking for...

Question 13

The documents waiting to be printed are said to be in a(n) print queue , which designates the order the documents will be printed. _________________________

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. A print queue is a list of documents waiting to be printed, and it indicates the order in which they will be printed.

Question 14

Most application systems today look for and recognize new devices each time the computer boots. _________________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most application systems today look for and...

Question 15

____ includes all the programs that allow you to perform specific tasks on your computer, such as writing a letter.
A) System software
B) Utility programs
C) Application software
D) Background programs

Accepted Answer

Application software includes all programs that allow you to perform specific tasks on your computer, such as writing a letter. System software refers to the operating system itself, while utility programs perform tasks such as disk cleanup and virus scanning. Background programs run behind the scenes and may be essential for certain applications to function properly.

Question 16

____ consists of the operating system and utility programs that control your computer and allow you to use it.
A) Background  software
B) Front-end  software
C) Application  software
D) System  software

Accepted Answer

System software consists of the operating system and utility programs that control your computer and allow you to use it.

Question 17

Uninstall utilities are designed to delete temporary files (such as deleted files still in the Recycle Bin, temporary Internet files, temporary installation  files, and so forth) in order to free up disk space. _________________________

Accepted Answer

Uninstall utilities are designed to remove installed programs and their associated data from a computer system, not just to delete temporary files.

Question 18

Most operating systems are designed for either 16 -bit or 32-bit CPUs. _________________________

Accepted Answer

Most modern operating systems are designed for 64-bit CPUs, although they may also support 32-bit applications. Older operating systems were designed for 16-bit or 32-bit CPUs.

Question 19

In general, the operating system serves as an intermediary between the user and the computer. _________________________

Accepted Answer

The operating system provides a layer of abstraction between the hardware and software, and it manages system resources and provides a user interface for the user to interact with the computer. Therefore, it acts as an intermediary between the user and the computer.

Question 20

The ____ boots the computer, launches application software, and ensures that all actions requested by a user are valid and processed in an orderly fashion.
A) startup
B) operating system
C) driver
D) registry

Accepted Answer

The operating system is responsible for booting the computer, launching application software, and processing user actions in a predictable and orderly manner. Drivers provide low-level control to support hardware devices, while the registry is a database that stores configuration settings for the system and its applications.

Quiz 5: System Software: Operating Systems and Utility Programs

A computer's ____ is a collection of programs that manage and coordinate the activities taking place within the computer.

Disk management programs diagnose and repair problems related to your hard drive. _________________________

The older DOS operating system and some versions of the UNIX and Linux operating systems use a(n) graphical user interface. _________________________

All programs and data located in RAM are divided into fixed-length pages or variable-length files . _________________________

In 1994, Microsoft announced that all versions of Windows after 3.11 would be full-fledged operating systems instead of just application environments. _________________________

System software is usually divided into two categories: operating systems and ____ programs.

There have been many different versions of Windows over the years. _________________________

If a device driver file is deleted, becomes corrupted , or has a conflict with another piece of software, then the device will no longer work. _________________________

Application software runs in the background at all times, making it possible for you to use your computer. _________________________

With File Explorer, use the View tab to specify how the items in the right pane are displayed. _________________________

Folders can contain both files and other folders (called subfolders ). _________________________

Cleanup programs evaluate your system, looking for problems and making recommendations for fixing any errors that are discovered. _________________________

The documents waiting to be printed are said to be in a(n) print queue , which designates the order the documents will be printed. _________________________

Most application systems today look for and recognize new devices each time the computer boots. _________________________

____ includes all the programs that allow you to perform specific tasks on your computer, such as writing a letter.

____ consists of the operating system and utility programs that control your computer and allow you to use it.

Uninstall utilities are designed to delete temporary files (such as deleted files still in the Recycle Bin, temporary Internet files, temporary installation files, and so forth) in order to free up disk space. _________________________

Most operating systems are designed for either 16 -bit or 32-bit CPUs. _________________________

In general, the operating system serves as an intermediary between the user and the computer. _________________________

The ____ boots the computer, launches application software, and ensures that all actions requested by a user are valid and processed in an orderly fashion.