MIS Exam 3 Chapter 9
You have been having issues with your printer, so you decide to learn more about how the printer works. You learn that if you replace your printer with a new one, you will have to install a(n) ______ to your computer.
driver
Ticket machines, ATMs, digital cameras, and robotics all use ______ operating systems.
embedded
macOS is a UNIX-based operating system.
false
______ consists of ROM chips or flash memory chips that store permanent instructions.
firmware
A(n) ______ is the amount of data and program instructions that can be swapped at a given time.
page
A(n) ______ is a private combination of characters associated with the user name that allows access to certain computer, mobile device, or network resources.
password
In situations when a boot disk is required to restart a computer or device, the book disk is referred to as ______ media.
recovery
Reboot is another term for ______.
restart
Many software makers provide free downloadable updates, sometimes called a(n) ______ to users who have registered and/or activated their software.
service pack
When an operating system spends much of its time paging, it is said to be ______.
thrashing
A queue is the lineup of documents waiting to be printed.
true
If thrashing occurs, try to exit the program. If that does not work, try a warm boot and then a cold boot.
true
In some cases, the operating system for the network is a set of programs that are separate from the operating system on the client computers or mobile devices that access the network.
true
______ compatible operating systems recognize and work with applications written for an earlier version of the operating system.
upward compatible
An operating system must be installed on a hard drive. It cannot run from a USB flash drive or other media.
False
OneDrive is a cloud server from ______.
Microsoft
Open source software has no restrictions from the copyright holder regarding modification of the software's internal instructions.
True
A(n) ______ machine enables you to install a second operating system on a computer.
virtual
Power users often work with ______ because of its flexibility and capabilities.
UNIX
A(n) ______ is a segment of memory or storage in which items are placed while waiting to be transferred from an input device or to an output device.
buffer
Desktop operating systems sometimes are called ______ operating systems because they also work in conjunction with a server operating system.
client
Two types of operating system user interfaces are graphical and ______.
command-line
On computers running macOS, the ______ contains icons used to run apps, display minimized windows, and access documents.
dock
A(n) ______ is a small program that tells the operating system how to communicate with a specific device.
driver
Which of the following best defines the term cross-platform application?
An application that runs the same way on multiple operating systems
Google names its ______ releases after sweet treats, such as Jelly Bean and Marshmallow.
Android
______ is a Linux-based operating system designed to work primarily with web apps.
Chrome OS
Experts recommend that you run multiple antivirus programs simultaneously.
False
Which of the following is NOT true about operating systems?
It is not possible to run more than one operating system on the same computer.
______ instructions remain on a storage medium until they are needed, at which time they transfer into memory.
Nonresident
All of the following are examples of desktop operating systems EXCEPT ______.
OS X
______ consists of one or more chips on the motherboard that hold items such as data and instructions while the processor interprets and executes them.
RAM
Which of the following best defines what occurs when you partition a hard drive?
The hard drive is divided into separate logical storage areas that appear as distinct drives.
What happens if your computer or mobile device uses up its available RAM?
The operating system may use virtual memory
Which of the following is NOT true about network security?
The operating system on a network does not record unsuccessful sign-in attempts
What is meant by the term Plug and Play?
The operating system that automatically configures new devices as you install or connect them
Which of the following best describes paging?
The technique of swapping items between memory and storage
Which of the following is NOT true about command-line interfaces?
They give you less control to manage detailed settings than a GUI.
A performance monitor is a program that assesses and reports information about various computer resources and devices.
True
OEM stands for original equipment manufacturer.
True
What is the difference between sleep and hibernate mode?
With sleep mode the computer is placed in a low-power state.
The network ______ uses the operating system on the network to configure the network, install software, and control network security.
administrator
In a multitasking operating system, ______ programs are running but not in use.
background
Gracie is trying to decide between Windows or macOS for her new desktop computer. Since you have desktops that run both at home, she asks you for advice. She asks you what types of program are Safari and Edge. You tell her that these are ______.
browsers
A multiuser operating system processes all tasks on a first-come, first-served basis.
false
Because of convergence, as well as the increased reliance on mobile devices for communications and productivity, the use and function of mobile and desktop operating systems are becoming more similar.
false
Linux is proprietary software.
false
Operating systems on embedded computers use a multitasking operating system.
false
The term, PC, sometimes is used to describe a computer that runs on a Mac operating system.
false
GUI stands for ______ user interface.
graphical
______ mode saves any open documents and running programs or apps to an internal hard drive before removing power from the computer or device.
hibernate
The ______ is the core of an operating system.
kernel
______ is a popular, multitasking UNIX-based operating system.
linux
A File ______ performs functions related to displaying and organizing files.
manager
With a(n) ______ user interface, users interact with the software through ordinary, intuitive behavior such as touch, gesture, and voice.
natural
A(n) ______ system is set of programs that coordinate all the activities among computer or mobile device hardware.
operating systems (OS)
The operating system sometimes is called the ______.
platform
The area of the hard drive used for virtual memory is called a(n) ______ file.
swap
A(n) ______ is a small image that represents shortcuts to apps or other content.
tile
Operating systems that function as both desktop and server operating systems are called multipurpose operating systems.
true
The computer may run slower while it uses virtual memory.
true
The start-up process is similar for large and small computers and mobile devices.
true
When you purchase a computer or mobile device, it usually has an operating system and other tools installed.
true
Siri and Cortana are examples of ______ recognition apps.
voice
On devices running Windows (Mobile Edition), the ______ app provides a centralized location for coupons, credit cards, loyalty cards, and memberships.
wallet
A(n) ______ boot refers to the process of restarting a computer or mobile device while it remains powered on.
warm
Which of the following best describes the term bloatware?
Additional hardware and apps installed by an OEM.
