exam module 4
how is an executable file
1. Data files, like a word-processing file containing an essay, a spreadsheet, or a configuration file used by a program or the operating system. 2. Executable files that contain application programs or other programs.
what is the main purpose of an operating system
1. To provide an environment for the user to execute programs on hardware2. To allocate the separate resources as needed to solve the problem3. As a control program to supervise execution of user programs and manage I/O devices
dominic is left handed and frustrated
Adjust the settings for the mouse through the control panel.
when jack takes a class
Because he is using the same name, each time he saves he is overwriting his previous work.
during the boot process what does
CPU powers up and looks to the BIOS (Basic input output system), that is stored on a ROM chip, for instructions. ... The BIOS checks the hard drive for the boot strap loader, located in the first sector of the hard drive.
a file manager is used for all of
Copying files
you are describing the boot
D:The kernel is the • core of an operating system that manages memory, runs programs, and assigns resources.
samir has saved a file named
Date Modified
simon has difficulty
Enable sticky keys
in windows you
File explorer windows
jazmyn cannot find
Go to the Start menu or Dock to see if the operating system saved it there.
___ is data and instructions
Input
why is the date a file
It is used by some backups to determine if the file has already been backed up or not. Other tools use it for automatic updates if source code (not necessarily just programs, but also documentation and other things) have been modified.
what does the operating system do if
It overwrites the original file unless you add a number, date, or initials to differentiate the files.
you and your friend both send document
It places the document in a buffer
which of the following operating systems would allow
Linux
which of the following is not an input
Monitor
if several programs or apps are running
Multitasking, data
what does an operating system provide
Operating System. Program that manages computer hardware. Hardware. CPU, Memory, I/O devices which provide basic computing resources for the system.
charley like to have
Show her how to use file manager
when does the boot process
The process begins when a computer that has been turned off is re-energized, and ends when the computer is ready to perform its normal operations.
tikenya was responsible
They had to unzip or extract it
which property is assigned to a file by
Type
what happens when you delete
When you delete a folder from your computer, all the contents of the folder are also removed. You will be prompted by Windows to verify that you want to delete the folder and all its contents. Clicking Yes removes the files.
how can you display the main
You can see the drives, folders and documents on the computer by clicking on the Windows explorer icon. The window is divided into areas called panels.
which of the following statements is true about the clipboard
can only hold one item which has been cut or copied at a time
an operating system is also called
client
folder names should ___
describe the content of the file
a ____ contains the instructions
executable file
operating systems can run only
false
the close button reduces a window
false
the iperating system assigns the
false
when liam went to print
false
a ____ protects your device against
firewall
samantha has a file
graphics file
a ___ is a small picture that represents
icon
if you have a file that has billions
in Gigabytes (GB).
when you want to add information
manage memory so the computer can run. The operating system manages the hardware resources of the computer, provides the user-interface components, and provides a platform for software developers to write applications
what is the most common type of volatile
random-access memory, or RAM.
what should you do to the first time you save a
save as, name it
which of the following operating systems includes
siri cortana
____ are standard settings that control how the
start menu, desktop
what type of window are you opening
start window
which of the following terms refers to the area
swap file
what concerns are there about open source programs
the risk of infringement and the risk of license restriction. There is a somewhat higher risk, compared to proprietary software, that open source violates third-party intellectual property rights, and open source users receive no contract protection for this higher risk
on a desktop the ____ is the
title bar
output methods include speaker
true
sticky key enable
true
compressing a file is also called
zipping