Chapter 5 Review questions

Windows ____ was released in 2012.

8

One of the most obvious initial changes in Windows Vista was the ____ interface.

Aero

Most operating systems today use a text-based user interface.

False

_____ is an open-source operating system that is available without charge over the Internet.

Linux

The proprietary operating system for Mac computers made by Apple Corporation was ____.

Mac OS

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

OS

Janet recently purchased a new Apple computer. The operating system of that computer is ____.

OSX

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

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

Most operating systems today use a graphical user interface.

True

There are two primary forms of DOS: PC-DOS and MS-DOS.

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

As you work on your computer, the operating system continuously manages your computer's resources and makes them available to devices and programs when they are needed.

true

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

true

In practice, the difference between system and application software is not always straightforward.

true

Larger computers—such as high-end servers, mainframes, and supercomputers—sometimes use operating systems designed solely for that type of system.

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 have been many different versions of Windows over the years.

true

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.

true

Using the Save As option on the File tab, before editing a document is a good idea, so you can return to the original version if needed.

true

Windows 10 is an example of an operating system.

true

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

true

Once a file management program is open, you can look at the folders and files stored on your computer.

true (LOL)

Windows 10 replaces older mobile versions of Windows, including ____ and Windows RT, as well as older embedded versions of Windows.

windows phone 8

File explorer is an example of an operating system.

false

Filename rules are the same in all operating systems.

false

Mobile devices, such as tables and smartphones, do not require an operating system.

false

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

false

OS X is a versatile operating system designed to be used on a variety of computer types, such as mainframes, servers, personal computers, and smartphones.

false

The Windows Action Manager lists all the program and processes currently running on a computer.

false

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

false, command line interface

The Windows Action Manager lists all the program and processes currently running on a computer.

false, windows task manager

To decrease the size of a file, a(n) _____ utility program can be used.

file compression

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 mangement

Most operating systems include security features, such as an integrated ____, to protect against unauthorized access via the Internet.

firewall

____ programs can protect against someone accessing your computer via the Internet or a wireless connection.

firewall

_____ is the operating system used with iPhones and iPads.

iOS

____ refers to the ability of an operating system to have more than one program open at one time.

multitasking

During the 1980s and early 1990s, ____ was the dominant operating system for microcomputers.

DOS / Disk Operating System

____ is a Linux-based operating system developed by the Open Handset Alliance.

Android

____ is the most widely used mobile operating system in the United States.

Android

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

application software

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 avoid data loss in the case of a problem with the computer. He can use a(n) ____ utility to do this.

backup

To guard against losing your data if a computer problem occurs, you should _____ your data files on a regular basis.

backup

Chrome OS is the first ____.

cloud operating system

Rearranging the data on the hard drive so all files are stored in contiguous locations is called ____.

defragmentation

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

____ are designed to be used with everyday objects, such as home appliances, gaming consoles, digital cameras, e-readers, digital photo frames, ATMs, toys, watches, GPS systems, home medical devices, voting terminals, and cars.

embedded operating systems