Chapter 9 CIS
Mac OS X is a multitasking operating system available for computers manufactured by
Apple
Which of the following is NOT an example of a server operating system?
Chrome server
A specialized laptop that runs Chrome OS is called a Chromebook, and a specialized desktop that runs Chrome OS is called a __.
Chromebox
___ is the process of encoding data and information into an unreadable form.
Encryption
___ consists of ROM chips or flash memory chips that store permanent instructions
Firmware
Chrome OS, introduced by ____, is a Linux-based operating system designed to work primarily with web apps.
Features unique to recent versions of the Android operating system include
Google play
the term, ___, sometimes is used to describe a computer that runs a windows operating system.
PC
___ is a multitasking operating system developed in the early 1970s by scientists at Bell laboratories
UNIX
____ is the practice of sharing or pooling computing resources, such as servers or storage devices
Virtualization
___, developed by Microsoft, is a proprietary mobile operating system that runs on some smartphones.
Windows phone
___ controls how you enter data and instructions and how information is displayed on the screen.
a user interface
the network ___, the person overseeing the network operations, uses a server operating system to add and remove users, computers, and other devices to and from the network.
administrator
many programs, including operating systems, include a(n) ___ feature the regularly provides new features or corrections to the program
automatic update
new versions of an operating system usually are ___, which means they recognize and work with applications written for an earlier version of the operating system or platform
backward compatible
a ___ is a set of conditions used to measure the performance of hardware or software.
benchmark
you can start a computer from a ___, which is removable media that contains only the necessary operating system files required to start the computer.
boot disk
while waiting for devices to become idle, the operating system places items in ___.
buffers
an error in a program sometimes is called a ___
bug
desktop operating systems sometimes are called ____ operating systems because they also work in conjunction with a server operating system.
client
some people use the term ___ to refer to the process of starting a computer or mobile device from a state when it is powered off completely.
cold boot
in a ___, a user types commands represented by short keywords or abbreviations or presses special keys on the keyboard to enter data and instructions
command-line interface
because of ___ and the increased reliance on mobile devices for communications and productivity, the use and function of mobile and desktop operating systems are becoming more similar
convergence
A(n) ____ application is an application that runs the same on multiple operating systems.
cross-platform
the trend today is toward ___ operating systems that run on computers and mobile devices provided by a variety of manufacturers
device-independent
a ___ is a small program that tells the operating system how to communicate with a specific device.
driver
when a computer is running multiple programs concurrently, the one in the ___ is the active program, that is, the one you currently are using.
foreground
with a ___ , you interact with menus and visual images by touching, pointing, tapping, or clicking buttons and other objects to issue commands.
graphical user interface
the ___ is the core of an operating system that manages memory and devices, maintains the internal clock, runs programs, and assigns the resources.
kernal
___ operating systems typically include or support calendar and contact management, text messages, email, touch screens, digital cameras, media players, a browser, and wireless connectivity
mobile
Operating systems, such as UNIX and Linux, that function as both desktop and server operating systems sometimes are called ____ operating systems
multipurpose
with a ___, users interact with the software through ordinary, intuitive behavior.
natural user interface
some parts of the operating system are ____; that is, nonresident instructions remain on a storage medium until they are needed, at which time they transfer into memory.
nonresident
Linux is ____ software, which means its code is provided for use, modification, and redistribution.
open source
the ___ determines the order in which tasks are processed.
operating system
when you purchase a computer or mobile device, it usually has a(n) ____ installed
operating system
the technique of swapping items between memory and storage, called ___, is a time-consuming process for the computer.
paging
features unique to recent version of the iOS operating system include
passbook
a ____ is a private combination of characters associated with the user name that allows access to certain computer, mobile device, or network resources.
password
The operating system that a computer uses sometimes is called the ___.
platform
the blackberry operating system is a ___ mobile operating system that runs on Blackberry smartphones and blackberry tablets
proprietary
multiple documents line up in a ____ in the buffer.
queue
Typically, an embedded computer uses an embedded operating system, sometimes called a ____ operating system.
real-time
___ mode saves any open documents and running programs or apps to memory, turns off all unneeded functions, and then places the computer in a low-power state.
sleep
a process called ___, sends documents to be printed to a buffer instead of sending them immediately to the printer
spooling
the area of the hard disk used for virtual memory is called a ____.
swap file
in windows 8, ___ are shortcuts to apps or other content.
tiles
a ___ tool removes a program or app as well as any associated entries in the system files.
uninstaller
each user account typically consists of a ___ and password.
username
if a program or app stops working, a ___ often is sufficient to restart the device because this process clears memory
warm boot
