Deck 5: System Software: Operating Systems and Utility Programs

Question 1

Files and folders deleted from removable media cannot be restored by any method.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Linux is increasingly being used with both mainframes and supercomputers.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Large computer systems-such as high-end servers, mainframes, and supercomputers- sometimes use operating systems designed solely for that type of system.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

File compression programs reduce the size of files so they take up less storage space on a storage medium or can be transmitted faster over the Internet.

Question 5

Although Linux originally used a command line interface, most recent versions of Linux programs use a graphical user interface.

Question 6

File extensions should not be changed by the user because the operating system uses them to identify the program that should be used to open the file.

Question 7

Using virtual memory is faster than just using RAM.

Question 8

Once a file management program is open, you can look at the folders and files stored on your PC.

Question 9

Windows 98 was built from the ground up using a different kernel than the other versions of Windows.

Question 10

In practice, the difference between system and application software is not always clear cut.

Question 11

When you issue the command for your computer to store a document on your hard drive, the application software must make sure that such a drive exists.

Question 12

Filename rules are the same in all operating systems.

Question 13

As you work on your computer, the operating system is in charge of managing system resources and making them available to devices and programs when they are needed.

Question 14

There is still a large installed base of Windows XP users and Microsoft plans to support Windows XP until 2014.

Question 15

Most operating systems today use a text-based user interface.

Question 16

There are two primary forms of DOS: PC-DOS and MS-DOS.

Question 17

Stand-alone utility programs are often available in a suite of related programs.

Question 18

There are many stand-alone utility programs available as an alternative to the operating system's utility programs.

Question 19

You press Ctrl+Alt+Insert to bring up the screen shown in the accompanying figure.

Question 20

Using the Save As option of the File menu before editing a document is a good idea, so you can return to the original version, if needed.

Question 21

____ software consists of the operating system and utility programs that control a computer system and allow you to use your computer.

A) Background
B) Front-end
C) Application
D) System

Question 22

System software is usually divided into two categories: operating system software and ____ programs.

A) planning system
B) utility
C) FAT system
D) background

Question 23

In 1994, Microsoft announced that all versions of Windows after 3.11 would be full-fledged operating systems instead of just application programs .

Question 24

All Programs and data located in RAM are divided into fixed-length pages or variable-length files .

Question 25

The ____ boots the computer, launches application software programs, and ensures that all actions requested by a user are valid and processed in an orderly fashion.

A) startup
B) operating system
C) driver
D) registry

Question 26

Application software runs in the background at all times, making it possible for you to use your computer.

Question 27

Most application systems today include the drivers needed for the most commonly used peripheral devices.

Question 28

There have been many different versions of the Microsoft Windows operating system over the last several years.

Question 29

____ includes all the programs that allow a user to perform specific tasks on a computer, such as writing a letter.

A) System software
B) Utility programs
C) Application software
D) Background programs

Question 30

Disk management programs diagnose and repair problems related to your hard drive.

Question 31

A computer's ____ is a collection of programs that manage and coordinate the activities taking place within a computer system.

A) database system
B) storage system
C) application system
D) operating system

Question 32

The older DOS operating system and some versions of the UNIX and Linux operating systems use a(n) graphical user interface.

Question 33

Most operating systems today are designed for either 16 -bit or 32-bit CPUs.

Question 34

In general, the operating system serves as an intermediary between the user and the computer.

Question 35

If a device driver file is deleted, becomes corrupted , or has a conflict with another piece of software, then the device will no longer work.

Question 36

Folders can contain both files and other folders (called subfolders ).

Question 37

With Windows Explorer, use the Views button to change how the items in the right pane are displayed.

Question 38

The documents waiting to be printed are said to be in a(n) print queue , which designates the order the documents will be printed.

Question 39

Cleanup programs evaluate your system, looking for problems and making recommendations for fixing any errors that are discovered.

Question 40

Uninstall utilities are designed to delete temporary files (such as deleted files still in the Recycle Bin, temporary Internet files, installation files, and so forth) in order to free up disk space.

Question 41

During the 1980s and early 1990s, ____ was the dominant operating system for microcomputers.

A) Mac OS
B) DOS (Disk Operating System)
C) Linux
D) desktop operating system

Question 42

Commercial Linux distributions, such as those available from ____ and Novell, come with maintenance and support materials.

A) Red Hat
B) )NET Framework
C) Cisco
D) Adobe

Question 43

With a ____, as shown in the accompanying figure, icons, buttons, menus, and other objects are selected with the mouse to issue commands to the PC.

A) graphical user interface
B) command line interface
C) desktop
D) command-driven interface

Question 44

____ is the proprietary operating system for computers made by Apple Corporation.

A) Linux
B) Solaris
C) Mac OS
D) Unix

Question 45

Filenames typically include a ____ at the end of the filename.

A) file extension
B) file subscript
C) file subname
D) file attachment

Question 46

____ refers to the ability of an operating system to work with more than one program at one time.

A) Multidimensional
B) Multiprogramming
C) Polyprogramming
D) Multitasking

Question 47

In addition to personal operating systems and server operating systems, there are also mobile operating systems and ____.

A) embedded operating systems
B) high-performance operating systems
C) virtual operating systems
D) storage operating systems

Question 48

A ____ is an area in RAM or on the hard drive designated to hold input and output on their way in or out of the system.

A) segment
B) buffer
C) page
D) sector

Question 49

One of the most obvious initial changes in Windows Vista is the ____ interface.

A) Leopard
B) Android
C) Aero
D) Symbian

Question 50

The means by which an operating system or any other program interacts with the user is called the ____.

A) user login
B) programming interface
C) program front-end
D) user interface

Question 51

The most recent version of Windows is Windows ____.

A) Leopard
B) XP
C) 7
D) Vista

Question 52

____ was originally developed in the late 1960s at AT&T Bell Laboratories as an operating system for midrange servers.

A) Linux
B) UNIX
C) Solaris
D) Mac OS X

Question 53

____ is a family of operating systems based on Windows that is designed primarily for consumer and industrial devices that are not personal computers.

A) Windows Vista
B) Windows Embedded
C) Windows Server 2003
D) Windows Mobile

Question 54

Most operating systems have security features available, such as an integrated ____ to protect against unauthorized access via the Internet.

A) router
B) firewall
C) hub
D) modem

Question 55

An important task that the operating system performs is ____, which keeps track of the files stored on a computer so that they can be retrieved when needed.

A) disk management
B) file management
C) file listing
D) file recovery

Question 56

____ memory allows you to use more memory than is physically available on your computer.

A) Shared
B) Virtual
C) Multithreading
D) Buffer

Question 57

Small programs called ____ are used to communicate with peripheral devices, such as monitors, printers, and scanners.

A) interfaces
B) utilities
C) drivers
D) managers

Question 58

Most operating systems have security features available, such as an option to automatically download and install ____ from the operating system's manufacturer on a regular basis.

A) security walls
B) device patches
C) security patches
D) device drivers

Question 59

All programs and data located in RAM are divided into fixed-length ____ or variable-length segments, depending on the operating system being used.

A) pies
B) sectors
C) pages
D) cylinders

Question 60

In DOS, the command ____ displays the files and folders in the current location.

A) CD
B) FORMAT
C) DIR
D) COPY

Question 61

In Windows, certain system configuration information is stored in the ____________________ files.

Question 62

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 5-1 Janet is studying operating systems as part of her Understanding Computers 101 class. After learning about the different types of operating systems, she realizes that she uses a number of them in her daily life. Janet has an Apple computer at home. The operating system of that computer is ____.

A) Windows Vista
B) Solaris
C) Windows Embedded
D) Mac OS

Question 63

The file management program incorporated into Windows is ____.

A) StuffIt
B) WinZip
C) Windows Explorer
D) Disk Cleanup

Question 64

____ is the most widely used mobile operating system worldwide.

A) Mac OS
B) Palm OS
C) Windows Mobile
D) Symbian OS

Question 65

____ is a Linux-based operating system developed by the Open Handset Alliance.

A) Android
B) UNIX
C) Mac OS X
D) Vista

Question 66

____ is the current version of Windows Phone.

A) Windows Phone 9
B) Windows Phone 5
C) Windows Phone 7
D) Windows Server 2011

Question 67

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 5-2 Dean has been using computers for some time now, but he is unfamiliar with a number of utility programs. In order to better maintain his computer, he decides to ask his coworker Andrea for advice on basic utility programs. Andrea tells Dean that he should periodically perform ____ on his computer to optimize the hard drive so that it works more efficiently. This process works by rearranging the data on the hard drive so all files are stored in contiguous locations.

A) disk defragmentation
B) file compression
C) disk cleanup
D) backup

Question 68

____ are utility programs that search for documents and other files on a user's hard drives.

A) Search tools
B) Tool boxes
C) Search engines
D) Tool programs

Question 69

A ____ is a software program that is designed to cause damage to the computer system or perform some other malicious act.

A) firewall
B) utility program
C) spyware
D) computer virus

Question 70

To restore a file or folder deleted from your computer's hard drive, open your computer's ____ and restore the file to its original location.

A) Recycle Bin
B) Windows Explorer
C) System Restore program
D) Recycle Menu

Question 71

During the boot process, the essential portion, or core, of the operating system (called the ____________________) is loaded into memory.

Question 72

____ can protect against someone accessing your PC via the Internet.

A) Mirrors
B) Antispam software
C) Firewalls
D) Modems

Question 73

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 5-2 Dean has been using computers for some time now, but he is unfamiliar with a number of utility programs. In order to better maintain his computer, he decides to ask his coworker Andrea for advice on basic utility programs. Another thing that Andrea tells Dean is that it is very important for him to ____ all of his important data on a regular basis to protect against data loss in the case of a problem with the computer. He can use a(n) ____ utility to do this.

A) cleanup
B) defragment
C) compress
D) backup

Question 74

Creating a(n) ____ means making a duplicate copy of important files so that when a problem occurs, you can restore those files using the backup copy.

A) mirror
B) backup
C) index
D) hidden file

Question 75

____________________ routines in the operating system determine the order in which jobs are carried out, as well as which commands get executed first if the user is working with more than one program at one time or if the computer supports multiple users.

Question 76

Rearranging the data on the hard drive so all files are stored in contiguous locations is called ____.

A) disk defragmentation
B) file compression
C) disk backup
D) disk cleanup

Question 77

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 5-1 Janet is studying operating systems as part of her Understanding Computers 101 class. After learning about the different types of operating systems, she realizes that she uses a number of them in her daily life. All the computers in Janet's school computer lab have the newest version of Windows installed, which is ____.

A) Windows Vista
B) Windows Solaris
C) Windows XP
D) Windows 7

Question 78

One of the principal roles of every ____________________ is to translate user instructions into a form the computer can understand.

Question 79

Device drivers usually need to be updated or reinstalled after you ____________________ your operating system to a newer version or after you buy a new computer.

Question 80

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 5-2 Dean has been using computers for some time now, but he is unfamiliar with a number of utility programs. In order to better maintain his computer, he decides to ask his coworker Andrea for advice on basic utility programs. Andrea advises Dean to remove unnecessary programs from his computer by using a(n) ____ utility.

A) delete
B) uninstall
C) remove
D) cleanup