CSI Quiz THREE

False

Based on the MAC OS, Android is designed for Apple's iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad.

False

Because Mac OS X market share is so large, more application programs are developed to run under Mac OS X than any other operating system.

File compression program

Before sending a large file over the Internet, you might want to use one of these programs.

True

Google's Chrome OS integrates with web servers using cloud computing and storage to run applications and to perform other functions.

True

In a network environment, the network server computer coordinates all communications between the other computers.

Server

In a network operating system, this computer coordinates all communication between computers.

Host

In a virtualized environment, this operating system runs on the physical machine.

Dialog boxes

In many application programs, this feature is used to provide information or request input.

True

Linux is a popular and powerful alternative to the Windows operating system.

multitasking

Most operating systems support the ability to switch between different applications. This is called _____.

True

On a disk, a track is a concentric ring, and each track is divided into wedge-shaped sections called sectors.

False

Programs such as word processors and spreadsheets are known as utilities.

False

Running File History improves system performance.

False

Smartphones generally include a network operating system.

False

Starting or restarting a computer is called tasking the system.

False

System software cannot handle technical details without user intervention.

False

System software is a single program.

Embedded

The category of operating system used for handheld devices.

Windows

The most widely used personal computer operating system.

True

The operating system allows the user to interact with the application programs and computer hardware through a user interface.

platform

The operating system is often referred to as the software environment or software _____.

True

The operating system is often referred to as the software platform.

Disk Cleanup

The windows troubleshooting utility that identifies and eliminates nonessential files is called _____.

True

There are several ways in which you can "catch" a computer virus.

Mac OS

This operating system is designed to run only with Apple computers.

UNIX

This operating system is widely used by servers on the web, mainframe computers, and very powerful personal computers.

Operating System

This system software is responsible for managing your computer's resources including memory, processing, and storage.

Warm Boot

This type of boot occurs when the computer is already on and you restart it without turning off the power.

Mobile

This type of embedded operating system is used by smartphones.

Mavericks

This version of Mac OS X has improved power management and enhanced workflow options for multiple monitor setups.

LINUX

This version of UNIX is an open source operating system that is an alternative to Windows.

False

Utility suites come with one program only.

fragmented

When a file is broken up into small parts that are stored wherever space is available, the hard disk is said to become _____.

True

When a single physical computer runs a special program known as virtualization software, it operates as though it were two or more separate and independent computers, known as virtual machines.

Virtualization

When a single physical computer runs this type of software, it operates as though it were two or more separate and independent computers.

Providing internet access

Which of the following is not a function of the operating system?

Android

Which of the following is not a popular desktop operating system?

Mountain Lion

Which of the following is not a popular mobile operating system?

Sectors

Which of the following is not a system software program type?

creating a new folder on your computer.

A computer can become infected with viruses in all the following ways, except by _____.

False

A standard desktop computer comes with an embedded operating system.

File History

A utility program that makes a copy of all files or selected files that are in the libraries, contacts, and favorites and on the desktop.