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Power users often work with ______ because of its flexibility and capabilities. 1 Windows 2 macOS 3 UNIX 4 Chrome OS

3 UNIX

______ consists of ROM chips or flash memory chips that store permanent instructions. 1 Firmware 2 Chipware 3 Dataware 4 Memware

1 Firmware

A File ______ performs functions related to displaying and organizing files. 1 Manager 2 Folder 3 Displayer 4 Organizer

1 Manager

______ instructions remain on a storage medium until they are needed, at which time they transfer into memory. 1 Nonresident 2 Virtual 3 Sidelined 4 Volatile

1 Nonresident

Which of the following best defines what occurs when you partition a hard drive? 1 The hard drive is divided into separate logical storage areas that appear as distinct drives. 2 The hard drive resources are shared among multiple users and devices. 3 The hard drive operates as both a client and a server. 4 The hard drive is removed from the original computer or device and installed into another.

1 The hard drive is divided into separate logical storage areas that appear as distinct drives.

The area of the hard drive used for virtual memory is called a(n) ______ file. 1 swap 2 switch 3 page 4 indirect

1 swap

The operating system sometimes is called the ______. 1 underlying hardware 2 background app 3 platform 4 ground floor

3 platform

Which of the following is NOT true about network security? 1 The operating system on a network does not record unsuccessful sign-in attempts. 2 A user account enables a user to sign in to a network or computer. 3 Some operating systems allow the network administrator to assign passwords to files and commands. 4 Permissions define who can access resources and when they can access the resources.

1 The operating system on a network does not record unsuccessful sign-in attempts.

What is meant by the term Plug and Play? 1 The operating system that automatically configures new devices as you install or connect them 2 A gaming system optimized for multiplayer games 3 device that must be connected to the network in order to access its operating system 4 A portable battery and wireless network device that is used by mobile devices

1 The operating system that automatically configures new devices as you install or connect them

Gracie is trying to decide between Windows or macOS for her new desktop computer. Since you have desktops that run both at home, she asks you for advice. She asks you what types of program are Safari and Edge. You tell her that these are ______. 1 browsers 2 operating system version names 3 file managers 4 desktop themes

1 browsers

Ticket machines, ATMs, digital cameras, and robotics all use ______ operating systems. 1 embedded 2 mobile 3 multiuser 4 virtual

1 embedded

Many software makers provide free downloadable updates, sometimes called a(n) ______ to users who have registered and/or activated their software. 1 service pack 2 debugger 3 secure deliverable 4 enhancement

1 service pack

A(n) ______ machine enables you to install a second operating system on a computer. 1 virtual 2 dual core 3 multisystem 4 bipartisan

1 virtual

Two types of operating system user interfaces are graphical and ______. 1. command-line 2 3D 3 navigational 4 text-based

1. command-line

All of the following are examples of desktop operating systems EXCEPT ______. 1 Chrome OS 2 Android 3 UNIX 4 Linux

2 Android

______ is the operating system used by Amazon Kindle tablets. 1 Kindle OS 2 Fire OS 3 Amazon OS 4 Chrome OS

2 Fire OS

Which of the following is NOT true about operating systems? 1 Servers do not run the same operating system as tablets or laptops. 2 It is not possible to run more than one operating system on the same computer 3 The same types of computers may run different operating systems. 4 Operating systems often are written to run on specific types of computers.

2 It is not possible to run more than one operating system on the same computer

______ consists of one or more chips on the motherboard that hold items such as data and instructions while the processor interprets and executes them. 1 ROM 2 RAM 3 Storage 4 The motherboard

2 RAM

Which of the following best describes paging? 1 The process a computer goes through when dividing data into disk sectors 2 The technique of swapping items between memory and storage 3 When a computer or mobile device executes instructions 4 The conversion of data into readable, usable information

2 The technique of swapping items between memory and storage

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. 1 external storage device 2 buffer 3 memory stick 4 printer server

2 buffer

With a(n) ______ user interface, users interact with the software through ordinary, intuitive behavior such as touch, gesture, and voice. 1 custom 2 natural 3 personal 4 virtual

2 natural

In situations when a boot disk is required to restart a computer or device, the book disk is referred to as ______ media. 1 startup 2 recovery 3 instructional 4 restoration

2 recovery

On computers running macOS, the ______ contains icons used to run apps, display minimized windows, and access documents. 1 taskbar 2 title bar 3 Dock 4 tiles

3 Dock

Which of the following is NOT true about command-line interfaces? 1 A user types keywords or abbreviations to enter data and instructions. 2 They require exact spelling, form, and punctuation. 3 They give you less control to manage detailed settings than a GUI. 4 The set of commands used to control actions is called the command language.

3 They give you less control to manage detailed settings than a GUI.

What is the difference between sleep and hibernate mode? 1 No difference -- they are the same. 2 Hibernate mode is used with Apple computers and sleep for Windows. 3 With sleep mode the computer is placed in a low-power state. 4 Sleep mode is activated by pushing the power button.

3 With sleep mode the computer is placed in a low-power state.

You have been having issues with your printer, so you decide to learn more about how the printer works. You learn that if you replace your printer with a new one, you will have to install a(n) ______ to your computer. 1 spooler 2 buffer 3 driver 4 print server

3 driver

The ______ process sends documents to be printed into a buffer instead of sending them immediately to the printer. 1 thrashing 2 aligning 3 spooling 4 delaying

3 spooling

When an operating system spends much of its time paging, it is said to be ______. 1 overpaging 2 virtualizing 3 thrashing 4 optimizing

3 thrashing

Which of the following best defines the term cross-platform application? 1 A program used to coordinate data sharing among multiple devices 2 An operating system that incorporates aspects of multiple operating systems 3 An app that communicates between devices on a network 4 An application that runs the same way on multiple operating systems

4 An application that runs the same way on multiple operating systems

In a multitasking operating system, ______ programs are running but not in use. 1 inactive 2 idle 3 unopened 4 background

4 background

A(n) ______ is a small program that tells the operating system how to communicate with a specific device. 1 spooler 2 app 3 interpreter 4 driver

4 driver