CSC - Ch 4

_____ is an open-source operating system whose source code is freely available to everyone.

Linux

All of the following are examples of activities performed by an operating system EXCEPT ________.

allowing a user to do word processing

Suppose a business wishes to move away from hosting its own applications, the recommended solution is to use ______.

cloud computing

A global positioning system (GPS) device uses a(n) _____ to help people find their way around town or more remote areas

embedded system

One of the disadvantages of proprietary software is that ______________.

it can take a long time and significant resources to develop the required software features

The _____ is the heart of the operating system and controls its most critical processes.

kernel

An operating system with _____ capabilities allows a user to run more than one program concurrently.

multitasking

The use of middleware to connect disparate systems has evolved into an approach for developing software and systems called _____.

service-oriented architecture

One advantage of proprietary software versus off-the-shelf software is that _____.

the software provides a company a competitive advantage by solving problems in a unique manner

Suppose you wish to run two different operating systems on one computer, you can accomplish it by using _______.

virtualization software

An information system that operates in the _____ sphere of influence supports two or more people who work together to achieve a common goal.

workgroup

_____ is IBM's first 64-bit enterprise operating system that is capable of handling very heavy workloads.

z/OS