Intro to Computers - Ch 5 (Test)
The most recent version of Windows is Windows ____.
8
One of the most obvious initial changes in Windows Vista is the ____ interface.
Aero
____ is the most widely used mobile operating system worldwide.
Android
____ includes all the programs that allow a user to perform specific tasks on a computer, such as writing a letter.
Application Software
Creating a(n) ____ means making a duplicate copy of important files so that when a problem occurs, you can restore those files using the backup copy.
Backup
Dean has been using computers for some time now, but he is unfamiliar with a number of utility programs. In order to better maintain his computer, he decides to ask his coworker Andrea for advice on basic utility programs. Andrea tells Dean is that it is very important for him to ____ all of his important data on a regular basis to protect against data loss in the case of a problem with the computer. He can use a(n) ____ utility to do this.
Backup
A ____ is an area in RAM or on the hard drive designated to hold input and output on their way in or out of the system.
Buffer
All programs and data located in RAM are divided into fixed-length ____ or variable-length segments, depending on the operating system being used.
Buffer
A ____ is a software program that is designed to cause damage to the computer system or perform some other malicious act.
Computer virus
In DOS, the command ____ displays the files and folders in the current location.
DIR
During the 1980s and early 1990s, ____ was the dominant operating system for microcomputers.
DOS (Disk Operating System)
Dean has been using computers for some time now, but he is unfamiliar with a number of utility programs. In order to better maintain his computer, he decides to ask his coworker Andrea for advice on basic utility programs. Andrea tells Dean that he should periodically perform ____ on his computer to optimize the hard drive so that it works more efficiently. This process works by rearranging the data on the hard drive so all files are stored in contiguous locations.
Disk defragmentation
Rearranging the data on the hard drive so all files are stored in contiguous locations is called ____.
Disk defragmentation
All Programs and data located in RAM are divided into fixed-length pages or variable-length files. _________________________
False
Application software runs in the background at all times, making it possible for you to use your computer. _________________________
False
Cleanup programs evaluate your system, looking for problems and making recommendations for fixing any errors that are discovered. _________________________
False
Filename rules are the same in all operating systems.
False
In 1994, Microsoft announced that all versions of Windows after 3.11 would be full-fledged operating systems instead of just application programs. _________________________
False
Most application systems today include the drivers needed for the most commonly used peripheral devices. _________________________
False
Most operating systems have security features available, such as an integrated ____ to protect against unauthorized access via the Internet.
False
Most operating systems today are designed for either 16-bit or 32-bit CPUs. _________________________
False
Most operating systems today use a text-based user interface.
False
The Windows Action Manager lists all the program and processes currently running on the computer.
False
The older DOS operating system and some versions of the UNIX and Linux operating systems use a(n) graphical user interface. _________________________
False
Uninstall utilities are designed to delete temporary files (such as deleted files still in the Recycle Bin, temporary Internet files, installation files, and so forth) in order to free up disk space. _________________________
False
Using virtual memory is faster than just using RAM.
False
Windows 98 was built from the ground up using a different kernel than the other versions of Windows.
False
Windows users can use the search box located at the lower-left corner of the File Explorer window to search for files and folders in the current location that match the keywords entered into the search box.
False
The file management program incorporated into Windows 8 is ____.
File explorer
An important task that the operating system performs is ____, which keeps track of the files stored on a computer so that they can be retrieved when needed.
File management
____ can protect against someone accessing your PC via the Internet.
Firewalls
With a ____, as shown in the accompanying figure, icons, buttons, menus, and other objects are selected with the mouse to issue commands to the PC.
Graphical user interface
Janet is studying operating systems as part of her Understanding Computers 101 class. After learning about the different types of operating systems, she realizes that she uses a number of them in her daily life. Janet has an Apple computer at home. The operating system of that computer is ____.
Mac OS
____ is the proprietary operating system for computers made by Apple Corporation.
Mac OS
____ refers to the ability of an operating system to work with more than one program at one time.
Multitasking
A computer's ____ is a collection of programs that manage and coordinate the activities taking place within a computer system.
Operating system
The ____ boots the computer, launches application software programs, and ensures that all actions requested by a user are valid and processed in an orderly fashion.
Operating system
To restore a file or folder deleted from your computer's hard drive, open your computer's ____ and restore the file to its original location.
Recycle Bin
____ are utility programs that search for documents and other files on a user's hard drives.
Search Tools
Most operating systems have security features available, such as an option to automatically download and install ____ from the operating system's manufacturer on a regular basis.
Security patches
____ software consists of the operating system and utility programs that control a computer system and allow you to use your computer.
System
Although Linux originally used a command line interface, most recent versions of Linux programs use a graphical user interface.
True
As you work on your computer, the operating system is in charge of managing system resources and making them available to devices and programs when they are needed.
True
Disk management programs diagnose and repair problems related to your hard drive. _________________________
True
File compression programs reduce the size of files so they take up less storage space on a storage medium or can be transmitted faster over the Internet.
True
File extensions should not be changed by the user because the operating system uses them to identify the program that should be used to open the file.
True
Folders can contain both files and other folders (called subfolders). _________________________
True
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. ________________________
True
In general, the operating system serves as an intermediary between the user and the computer. _________________________
True
In practice, the difference between system and application software is not always clear cut.
True
Large computer systems—such as high-end servers, mainframes, and supercomputers— sometimes use operating systems designed solely for that type of system.
True
Linux is increasingly being used with both mainframes and supercomputers.
True
Once a file management program is open, you can look at the folders and files stored on your PC.
True
Stand-alone utility programs are often available in a suite of related programs.
True
The documents waiting to be printed are said to be in a(n) print queue, which designates the order the documents will be printed. _________________________
True
There are many stand-alone utility programs available as an alternative to the operating system's utility programs.
True
There are two primary forms of DOS: PC-DOS and MS-DOS.
True
There have been many different versions of the Microsoft Windows operating system over the last several years. _________________________
True
There is still a large installed base of Windows XP users and Microsoft plans to support Windows XP until 2014.
True
Using the Save As option of the File menu before editing a document is a good idea, so you can return to the original version, if needed.
True
With Windows Explorer, use the View tab to change how the items in the right pane are displayed. _________________________
True
____ was originally developed in the late 1960s at AT&T Bell Laboratories as an operating system for midrange servers.
UNIX
____ is one of the most widely-used versions of Linux.
Ubuntu
Dean has been using computers for some time now, but he is unfamiliar with a number of utility programs. In order to better maintain his computer, he decides to ask his coworker Andrea for advice on basic utility programs. Andrea advises Dean to remove unnecessary programs from his computer by using a(n) ____ utility.
Uninstall
The means by which an operating system or any other program interacts with the user is called the ____.
User interface
System software is usually divided into two categories: operating system software and ____ programs.
Utility
____ memory allows you to use more memory than is physically available on your computer.
Virtual
Janet is studying operating systems as part of her Understanding Computers 101 class. After learning about the different types of operating systems, she realizes that she uses a number of them in her daily life. All the computers in Janet's school computer lab have the newest version of Windows installed, which is ____.
Windows 8
____ is a family of operating systems based on Windows that is designed primarily for consumer and industrial devices that are not personal computers.
Windows embedded
____ is the current version of Windows Phone.
Windows phone 8
