Computer LIFEPAC Unit 10 Questions

The most common types of utility programs fall into these categories.

Accessibility, Communication, entertainment, file management, security.

Examples of utilities that make it possible for people to create and share multimedia files include..

Audio Recorder, QuickTime, RealPlayer, video players.

Several years ago, Jaime began to operate a small home business. He was very excited by the new features of Windows 95. These new features included.

Backward compatibility, the start button, support for longer filenames, the taskbar.

Why was Windows 1.0 considered an operating environment rather than an operating system.

Because it was only a shell; MS-DOS was still the operating system.

How does the OS make multitasking possible

By allocating RAM to open applications

Icons appearing in the taskbar

Can be used to display open items, Can be used to minimize open items, Can be used to close open items.

How do you close a file

Click on the X at the top right of the screen, Select close from the file menu.

How do you print a document

Click on the print icon at the top of the screen, Select print from the File menu.

These steps describe saving a newly created file

Click on the save icon, name the file, Select save from the file menu.

An ellipse following a menu indicates that

Clicking on the item will display a dialog box

Advantages of Linux include

Cost, security, The ability to tweak the application.

Denny uses his word processing program a lot. In order to increase his productivity, he does this so he can access it easily.

Creates a shortcut for it on Quick Launch.

Disadvantages of Linux include

Customer support provided by volunteers, not being user-friendly.

This type of file is created when you save your word processing document.

Data

This type of program creates records

Database

This type of utility moves data around so that the pieces of files can be stored next to each other on a computer disk.

Defragmentation

The finder can be used to ___

Delete files, locate files, open applications, organize computers folders and files.

This is the main work area on a Mac

Desktop

Icons for the most commonly used applications on a Mac can be found here.

Dock

The index used by the OS to manage computer files is called a ___

FAT

If you want help using drawing word processing and e-mail programs the best place for you to find it is in the start menu

False

One difference between Windows 3.0 and Windows 2.0 was that users could no longer use MS-DOS commands to operate their computers.

False

The desktops of computers running the same OS all look the same.

False

The taskbar can display a maximum of ten items

False

Linux does not provide a GUI for its users.

False.

These icons cannot be removed from the Dock

Finder, Trash.

Which application begins to run when a Mac is booted up.

Finder.

This provides an easy method for workers to use their computers

GUI

These are pictures that you can click on to tell your computers what to do.

Icons

The system tray contains

Icons representing programs that are running when the computer is on.

Linux is distributed under GNU GPL. Why is this important?

It states that anyone can copy modify and share the program if changes are made public.

Which OS does not provide users with a GUI

MS-DOS

A ____ is a list of commands that tell your computer what to do.

Menu

This contains lists of commands that you can use to tell the computer what to do.

Menu Bar

What OS is most commonly used by businesses

Microsoft

What operating system was most commonly used by early personal computers?

Ms-DOS

Common icons found on the Windows desktop are

My computer, My documents, Recycle Bin.

What was the most notable contribution of Windows 3.11

Networking capabilities.

____ has code that is freely available for the use or modification

Open source software.

This type of program organizes information so it can be displayed to an audience

Presentation

What is the function of the GUI

Provides an interface between the user and the OS

Select the application software

Spreadsheet, word processing.

The instructions for the OS provided by application software are known as

System calls

This type of program does not display images

Text editor

Clicking on this will minimize all open windows

The Show Desktop icon.

What two features distinguished Windows 2.0 from Windows 1.0?

The ability to overlap windows, the use of icons.

When an item in a menu is gray it means that

The item is unavailable.

The arrow next to All Programs indicates

The presence of a submenu

Programs can be opened from

The start menu, the desktop, The all program submenu

Why were computer users excited by the introduction of the first Macs.

They could click on pictures to launch applications, They didn't have to memorize lots of commands, They could use a similar interface for different applications.

Why should you delete files from your computer

To improve your productivity, to increase the computer's efficiency.

The ____ contains software routines that developers use to create a consistent computer environment.

Toolbox

The commands available from a menu change depending upon what you are doing.

True

The start menu on Windows computers changes based on actions performed by their users.

True

Users can add items to the Windows desktop

True

How long do deleted items remain in the Recycle Bin

Until it is emptied.

When you open your word processing program it opens in a

Window

This OS integrated the processing power of Windows NT with the easy-to-use GUI of Windows 98.

Windows 2000

The newest Window Os that provides a faster startup and new system search tools is called.

Windows 7

Trevor is a graphic designer. In the past he had always used Mac computers. However he purchased a Windows machine when this operating system was released because it supported the use of multiple monitors.

Windows 98

This OS was basically an upgrade to Windows 98 that was designed for home users.

Windows ME

When Sabrina began her career as an engineer, she needed an OS with networking capabilities, able to process vast amounts of data. For this reason, the OS she used was an upgrade to Windows for Work groups. The OS she used was most likely ___

Windows NT

This OS introduced a very cool GUI that had animations and transparencies

Windows Vista.

Charlotte was a big fan of her new operating system because she was able to use the same OS at home as she did at work. She liked the new Media Player it introduced and was thrilled with the ease that new hardware devices could be connected. Her new OS was most likely ___

Windows XP

The windows taskbar is generally found

at the bottom of the screen.