Deck 5: System Software: the Operating System, Utility Programs, and File Management

Question 1

C : denotes a(n) ________ directory that is at the top of the filing structure of a computer.

A) sub
B) cluster
C) root
D) domain

Answer 1

C

Question 2

MacOS is the operating system developed by ________.

A) Apple
B) Microsoft
C) Google
D) Linux

Answer 2

A

Question 3

An application programming interface (API) is ________.

A) the code the application software needs in order to interact with the CPU
B) the code to interface between an application and a peripheral like a printer
C) the currently active part of an application
D) the code to interface between an application and RAM

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Most smartphones use operating systems developed by ________.

A) Google and Apple
B) Apple and Microsoft
C) Microsoft and Google
D) Symbian and Apple

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a type of user interface?

A) Command-driven
B) Application programming interface (API)
C) Menu-driven
D) Graphical user interface (GUI)

Question 6

The ________ of the operating system enables users to communicate with the computer system.

A) window
B) modem
C) network adapter card
D) user interface

Question 7

Which of the following is the first step in the boot process?

A) The BIOS is activated.
B) The BIOS checks that all devices are operational.
C) The OS is loaded into RAM.
D) Configuration and customization settings are checked.

Question 8

Which of the following two operating systems are used most frequently on tablets?

A) Windows and iOS
B) Windows and Android
C) Android and iOS
D) BlackBerry and Windows

Question 9

The location of a file is specified by its ________.

A) domain
B) file path
C) file type
D) file extension

Question 10

Which of the following is the online storage system affiliated with a Microsoft account?

A) iCloud
B) Chrome
C) OneDrive
D) iOS

Question 11

Most supercomputers use the ________ operating system.

A) UNIX
B) Linux
C) Windows
D) iOS

Question 12

All of the following are examples of network operating systems EXCEPT ________.

A) Windows 10
B) Linux
C) macOS
D) MS-DOS

Question 13

When using Windows File Explorer, which view provides the most information at a glance?

A) List
B) Content
C) Tiles
D) Details

Question 14

The basic input/output system (BIOS) is stored on a ________ chip.

A) ROM
B) CPU
C) RAM
D) CMOS

Question 15

Each device attached to your computer has a special program called a(n) ________ that enables the device and operating system to communicate with each other.

A) device driver
B) translator
C) interpreter
D) device configurator

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a capability of UNIX?

A) It is multiuser.
B) It is multitasking.
C) It is a network OS.
D) It is only for supercomputers.

Question 17

The two major types of system software programs are utility programs and the ________.

A) supervisor programs
B) application software
C) user interface
D) operating system

Question 18

All of the following are terms related to part of the boot process EXCEPT ________.

A) ROM
B) CMOS
C) RAM
D) USB

Question 19

Using hard disk space to temporarily store data or instructions from RAM is referred to as the ________.

A) spool
B) interrupt sequencer
C) compressor
D) virtual memory

Question 20

Which of the following is a proprietary OS for desktop and laptop computers?

A) Windows
B) iOS
C) Android
D) Linux

Question 21

MS-DOS used a(n) ________ interface.

Question 22

Which of the following is the name of a Microsoft Excel file?

A) inventory.xlsx
B) inventory.wpd
C) inventory.accdb
D) inventory.pdf

Question 23

The Windows feature that removes a newly installed, improperly working driver and replaces it with the last one that worked is called ________.

Question 24

Linux download packages are called distributions or ________.

Question 25

A unique signal by a device to let the operating system know that it needs attention is called a(n) ________.

Question 26

The ________ utility automatically creates duplicates of your libraries, desktops, contacts, and favorites to another storage location.

A) System Restore
B) Time Capsules
C) File History
D) Carbonite

Question 27

If your computer is thrashing, increase ________ to solve the problem.

Question 28

Most supercomputers use the ________ operating system.

Question 29

Use the Windows ________ to check on a nonresponsive program.

A) System Restore
B) Backup utility
C) Error-checking
D) Task Manager

Question 30

During the boot process, the ________ is responsible for loading the operating system from the hard drive into RAM.

Question 31

Which of the following Windows utility programs arranges pieces of files on your hard drive to allow for faster access?

A) Disk Cleanup
B) Defragment and Optimize Drives
C) Error-checking
D) Task Manager

Question 32

Deleted files on a Mac computer are moved to the ________.

A) Garbage Can
B) Recycle Bin
C) Trash
D) Wastepaper Basket

Question 33

________is the feature that enables you to use a new device without first installing a device driver.

Question 34

C:\ Windows\System32\drivers\etc\protocol is an example of a file ________.

A) extension
B) type
C) path
D) list

Question 35

The vast majority of smartphones use the ________ or ________ operating systems.

Question 36

iOS was developed by ________ as the operating system for its tablets and smartphones.

Question 37

Which utility temporarily removes redundancies in a file to reduce the file size?

A) Disk Cleanup
B) File Compression
C) Error-checking
D) Defragment and Optimize Drives

Question 38

The ________ is a group of programs that controls how your computer functions.

Question 39

The fuel-injection system in a car engine uses a(n) ________.

Question 40

Which of the following is NOT a Windows utility program?

A) Disk Cleanup
B) Desktop Cleanup
C) Defragment and Optimize Drives
D) System Restore

Question 41

The Windows path separator is the ________ character.

Question 42

File ________ manages files stored in a hierarchical structure of directories in Windows.

Question 43

Every computer has an operating system.

Question 44

Windows includes ________ settings, which provide a centralized location for assistive technology and tools.

Question 45

When a computer is booted, the process called ________ checks the computer's components.

Question 46

When using a Windows PC, ________ is the main tool for finding, viewing, and managing files.

Question 47

Gaming consoles, such as Xbox One and PlayStation 4, do not need an operating system.

Question 48

Tracks on hard disk drives are broken down into pie shaped wedges called ________.

Question 49

The ________ is a Windows tool that enables you to capture all or a portion of a screen display.

Question 50

Windows 10 is the planned final operating system release by Microsoft.

Question 51

Natural language processing is a field of ________that uses software to analyze, understand, and generate human languages naturally.

Question 52

Scattered pieces of files on the hard drive can be regrouped into sequential order using the ________ utility.

Question 53

A system restore point is a snapshot of your entire computer system's settings.

Question 54

Most desktop and laptop computers run some version of Windows, Linux or macOS.

Question 55

Disk ________ realigns separated data so that related file pieces are unified.

Question 56

In the Windows operating system, the C:\ drive is commonly referred to as the ________ directory.

Question 57

The Windows ________ displays open and favorite applications for easy access at the bottom of the display by default.

Question 58

In the file name, Resume.docx, docx is the ________, indicating the file type.

Question 59

A personal computer can only have one operating system installed on it.

Question 60

The Windows utility program that removes unnecessary files from the hard drive is called ________.

Question 61

CMOS is a special kind of memory that uses a great deal of power.

Question 62

Preemptive multitasking is the term used when the operating system processes higher-priority tasks before lower-priority tasks.

Question 63

You can use System Restore to return your system's settings back to a specific date when everything was working properly.

Question 64

Android is an open source operating system for network servers.

Question 65

File Explorer is Windows's main program to find, manage and view files.

Question 66

When your computer runs out of RAM, the operating system borrows space from the CPU.

Question 67

Installing a device driver can sometimes cause system instability.