Deck 4: System Software

Question 1

This version of UNIX is an open source operating system that is an alternative to Windows.

A)Mountain Lion
B)Lion
C)Linux
D)Windows

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Most operating systems support the ability to switch between different applications.This is called:

A)multitasking
B)booting
C)translating
D)driving

Answer 2

A

Question 3

The category of operating system used for handheld devices:

A)Network
B)Embedded
C)Stand-alone
D)Open source

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Which of the following is not a popular desktop operating system?

A)Windows 8
B)Android
C)Linux
D)Max OS X

Question 5

When a single physical computer runs this type of software, it operates as though it were two or more separate and independent computers.

A)Backup
B)File compression
C)Troubleshooting
D)Virtualization

Question 6

Which of the following is not a system software program type?

A)Utilities
B)Device drivers
C)Language translators
D)Sectors

Question 7

This operating system is widely used by servers on the web, mainframe computers, and very powerful microcomputers.

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

Question 8

In many application programs, this feature is used to provide information or request input.

A)Windows
B)Menus
C)Dialog boxes
D)Pointer

Question 9

Which of the following is not a function of the operating system?

A)Managing resources
B)Providing Internet access
C)Providing a user interface
D)Running applications

Question 10

Which of the following is not a popular mobile operating system?

A)Mountain Lion
B)BlackBerry OS
C)iOS
D)Android

Question 11

The majority of software applications developed today typically run on:

A)Macintosh
B)Netware
C)Linux
D)Windows

Question 12

This feature of Mac OS X Lion displays all running applications and gestures.

A)Launchpad
B)Mission Control
C)Mountain Lion
D)Leopard

Question 13

In a virtualized environment, this operating system runs on the physical machine.

A)Guest
B)Client
C)Host
D)Home

Question 14

This type of program performs specific tasks related to managing computer resources.

A)Utility
B)Operating system
C)Language translator
D)Device driver

Question 15

The operating system is often referred to as the software environment or software _____.

A)network
B)platform
C)window
D)desktop

Question 16

In a network operating system, this computer coordinates all communication between computers.

A)Client
B)Server
C)Terminal
D)Mode

Question 17

This type of boot occurs when the computer is already on and you restart it without turning off the power.

A)Generic boot
B)Live boot
C)Warm boot
D)Cold boot

Question 18

This type of embedded operating system is used by smartphones.

A)Desktop
B)Mobile
C)Network
D)Stand-alone

Question 19

The windows troubleshooting utility that identifies and eliminates nonessential files is called:

A)Backup and Restore
B)Disk Defragmenter
C)Disk Cleanup
D)Norton Utilities

Question 20

This feature of Mac OS X displays and provides direct access to all apps installed on your computer.

A)Lion
B)Gestures
C)Launchpad
D)Mission Control

Question 21

The operating system allows the user to interact with the application programs and computer hardware through a user interface.

Question 22

The operating system is often referred to as the software platform.

Question 23

Running Disk Defragmenter does not improve system performance.

Question 24

Before sending a large file over the Internet, you might want to use one of these programs.

A)Disk defragmenter
B)Uninstaller
C)Disk cleanup program
D)File compression program

Question 25

When a file has to be broken up into small parts that are stored wherever space is available the hard disk is said to become:

A)fragmented
B)contiguous
C)sectored
D)disbursed

Question 26

Because Mac OS X market share is so large, more application programs are developed to run under Mac OS X than any other operating system.

Question 27

System software is a single program.

Question 28

When a single physical computer runs a special program known as virtualization software, it operates as though it were two or more separate and independent computers known as virtual machines.

Question 29

Linux is a popular and powerful alternative to the Windows operating system.

Question 30

A computer can become infected with viruses in the following ways, except:

A)by opening attachments to e-mail messages.
B)by downloading software from the Internet.
C)by downloading files from the Web.
D)by creating a new folder on your computer.

Question 31

Google's Chrome OS focuses on Internet connectivity and cloud computing.

Question 32

This type of program allows communication between a peripheral device, such as a mouse or printer, and the rest of the computer system.

A)Client
B)Virtual machine
C)Device driver
D)Server

Question 33

System software cannot handle technical details without user intervention.

Question 34

Smartphones generally include a network operating system.

Question 35

A standard desktop computer comes with an embedded operating system.

Question 36

Based on the MAC OS, Android is designed for Apple's iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad.

Question 37

Programs such as word processors and spreadsheets are known as utilities.

Question 38

Starting or restarting a computer is called tasking the system.

Question 39

This is a utility program that makes a copy of all files or selected files that have been saved onto a disk.

A)Disk Cleanup
B)Backup and Restore
C)Disk Defragmenter
D)VirusScan

Question 40

In a network environment, the network server computer coordinates all communications between the other computers.

Question 41

_____ operating systems are used to control and coordinate computers that are linked together.

Question 42

Troubleshooting or _____ programs recognize and correct problems.

Question 43

In a network, the desktop operating system is considered the _____ operating system.

Question 44

The Disk _____ utility program eliminates unneeded files on your hard disk.

Question 45

Smartphone operating systems are a type of _____ operating system.

Question 46

_____ refers to the process whereby a single physical computer can support multiple operating systems.

Question 47

_____ software consists of operating systems, utilities, device drivers, and language translators.

Question 48

_____ are graphic representations for a program, type of file, or function.

Question 49

File _____ programs reduce the size of files so they require less storage space.

Question 50

Utility suites come with one program only.

Question 51

Disk Cleanup, Backup and Restore, and Disk Defragmenter are all examples of _____ programs.

Question 52

The _____ system coordinates computer resources, provides the user interface and runs applications.

Question 53

On a disk, a track is a concentric ring, and each track is divided into wedge-shaped sections called sectors.

Question 54

There are several ways in which you can "catch" a computer virus.

Question 55

For all devices, the appropriate drivers are automatically selected and installed when the device is first connected to the computer system.

Question 56

A(n) _____ converts the programming instructions into a language that the computer understands and processes.

Question 57

Windows Server is an example of a(n) _____ operating system.

Question 58

The _____ is often referred to as the software environment or software platform.

Question 59

_____ is an operating system widely used by servers on the web, mainframe computers, and very powerful microcomputers.

Question 60

Windows Update automatically updates the device drivers on your computer.

Question 61

What does it mean if a disk is fragmented? How can you defragment it?

Question 62

Describe the five best-known embedded mobile operating systems.

Question 63

What are the four most essential utility programs?

Question 64

Disk _____ is a utility program that reassembles file fragments and unused disk space to optimize operations.

Question 65

Describe the three categories of operating systems.

Question 66

What are the three basic functions of an operating system?

Question 67

List some of the features of Mac OS X Lion and OS X Mountain Lion.

Question 68

What are some of the features of Windows 7 and Windows 8?

Question 69

Windows makes it easy to update the drivers on your computer using ______.

Question 70

_____ programs guard your computer system against viruses or other damaging programs that can invade your computer system.

Question 71

How are Windows and Macintosh operating systems similar? How are they different?

Question 72

Device _____ are required to allow communication between a device and the rest of the computer system.

Question 73

In a virtualized environment, the operating system of each virtual machine is known as the _____ operating system.

Question 74

What are some of the common features that operating systems and application programs share?