MIS Quiz 9
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
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
You have been having issues with your printer, so you decide to learn more about how the printer works. You learn that by spooling documents to a(n) ______, the computer or mobile device can continue interpreting and executing instructions while the printer prints.
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
Which of the following best defines the term cross-platform application?
An application that runs the same way on multiple operating systems
All of the following are examples of desktop operating systems EXCEPT ______.
Android
Google Play is an example of a(n) ______.
App Store
______ is a Linux-based operating system designed to work primarily with web apps.
Chrome OS
A File ______ performs functions related to displaying and organizing files.
Manager
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 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 is NOT true about command-line interfaces?
They give you less control to manage detailed settings than a GUI.
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
When you purchase a computer or mobile device, it usually has an operating system and other tools installed.
True
On devices running Windows (Mobile Edition), the ______ app provides a centralized location for coupons, credit cards, loyalty cards, and memberships.
Wallet
What is the difference between sleep and hibernate mode?
With sleep mode the computer is placed in a low-power state.
Linux is proprietary software.
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
A(n) ______ is a small image that represents shortcuts to apps or other content.
icon
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
A(n) ______ is the amount of data and program instructions that can be swapped at a given time.
page
Which of the following best describes paging?
technique of swapping items between memory and storage
Open source software has no restrictions from the copyright holder regarding modification of the software's internal instructions.
true
Some operating systems allow users to control a network and administer security.
true
Virtualization is the practice of sharing or pooling computing resources, such as servers or storage devices.
true
macOS is a UNIX-based operating system.
true
A(n) ______ machine enables you to install a second operating system on a computer.
virtual
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.
A cold boot generally is faster than a warm boot.
False
______ consists of ROM chips or flash memory chips that store permanent instructions.
Firmware
