Software consists of operating systems, utilities, device drivers, and language translators

_Student: ____________________________________________________________________________

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

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

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

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

1. 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

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

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

1. 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

1. In a computer system, data and programs are stored as

A. files. B. records. C. archives. D. annals.

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

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

1. Ralph travels extensively, and uses a PDA to access his official e-mails when he is not at the office. He also has a desktop at his workplace, which downloads a copy of these e-mails for his records. Identify the categories of operating systems in this example.

A. Network and embedded B. Embedded and stand-alone C. Stand-alone and network D. Network, embedded, and stand-alone

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

A. network. B. platform. C. foot plate. D. desktop.

1. Most applications developed in the market are typically run on

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

1. Name a feature on a Mac which is an advanced search tool that can rapidly locate files, folders, and e-mail messages.

A. Tiger B. Spotlight C. Dashboard D. Leopard

1. This feature of the Mac OS X allows Macintosh computers to run Windows.

A. Utilities B. Spotlight C. Dashboard D. Boot Camp

1. To safely remove a program from your computer, you might want to use this type of utility.

A. Backup program B. File compression program C. Troubleshooting program D. Uninstall program

1. Identify which of the following statements is not true.

A. Microsoft Windows is popular among 90 percent of the market. B. Windows 7 is the latest version of Windows. C. Mac OS is not popular since its features are hard to use. D. One of the latest versions of Mac OS is called Mac OS X.

1. 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

1. 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.

1. Which of these terms does not mean the same as the others?

A. Stand-alone operating system B. Embedded operating system C. Desktop operating system D. Client operating system

1. 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

1. System software is a single program.

True False

1. System software cannot handle technical details without user intervention.

True False

1. Starting or restarting a computer is called tasking the system.

True False

1. Many older operating systems were originally developed using a GUI.

True False

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

True False

1. A standard desktop computer comes with an embedded operating system.

True False

1. A folder cannot contain other folders.

True False

1. Smart phones generally include a network operating system.

True False

1. The most popular microcomputer operating system today with over 90 percent of the market is Mac OS.

True False

1. Linux is one of the most popular and powerful alternatives to the Windows operating system.

True False

1. The UNIX operating system was originally designed for PDAs.

True False

1. Apple computers generally use the Windows operating system.

True False

1. You can safely remove programs from your computer by using a backup program.

True False

1. Programs such as word processors are known as utilities.

True False

1. Running Disk Defragmenter does not improve system performance.

True False

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

True False

1. You can "catch" a computer virus many ways.

True False

1. Utility suites come with one program only.

True False

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

True False

1. Windows Update automatically updates the device drivers on your computer.

True False

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

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1. This utility program eliminates unneeded files on your hard disk.

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

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1. Device _____are required to allow communication between the device and the rest of the computer system.

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

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

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1. The version of Windows released after Windows Vista is called _____.

1. What are the three basic functions of an operating system?

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

3. What does the statement "An Operating System's file system is set up like a filing cabinet" mean?

4. Describe the three categories of operating systems.

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

6. What are Windows 7 improvements over Windows Vista?

7. List some of the features of Mac OS X.

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(p. 128)

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

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

System software consists of four types of programs: 1. Operating systems 2. Device drivers 3. Language translators 4. Utilities.

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1. (p. 129)

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

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

Operating systems coordinate all the computer's resources.

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1. (p. 129)

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

Operating systems do not provide Internet access.

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4.

(p. 130)

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

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

Dialog boxes are used to provide information or request input.

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1. (p. 130)

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

A warm boot occurs when the computer is already on and you restart it without turning off the power.

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1. (p. 130)

In a computer system, data and programs are stored as

A. files. B. records. C. archives. D. annals.

Files are used to store data and programs.

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1. (p. 131)

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

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

The network server coordinates all communication between the other computers.

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(p. 133)

Name a feature on a Mac which is an advanced search tool that can rapidly locate files, folders, and e- mail messages.

A. Tiger B. Spotlight C. Dashboard D. Leopard

Spotlight can rapidly locate files, folders, e-mail messages, addresses, and much more.

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1. (p. 133)

This feature of the Mac OS X allows Macintosh computers to run Windows.

A. Utilities B. Spotlight C. Dashboard D. Boot Camp

Some versions of Mac OS X include Boot Camp, which allows Macintosh computers to run both the Mac OS and the Windows operating system.

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1. (p. 135)

To safely remove a program from your computer, you might want to use this type of utility.

A. Backup program B. File compression program C. Troubleshooting program D. Uninstall program

Uninstall programs allow you to safely and completely remove unneeded programs and related files.

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1. (p. 133)

Identify which of the following statements is not true.

A. Microsoft Windows is popular among 90 percent of the market. B. Windows 7 is the latest version of Windows. C. Mac OS is not popular since its features are hard to use. D. One of the latest versions of Mac OS is called Mac OS X.

Mac OS is a powerful, easy-to-use operating system that is popular with professional graphic designers, desktop publishers, and many home users.

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(p. 133)

This version of UNIX is receiving a lot of attention recently.

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

There are a large number of different versions of UNIX. One receiving a great deal of attention today is Linux.

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1. (p. 134)

Which of the following is a popular and powerful alternative to the Windows operating system?

A. Linux B. Embedded OS C. Office D. UNIX

Linux is one of the most popular and powerful alternatives to the Windows operating system.

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1. (p. 134)

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

A. Guest B. Client C. Host D. Windows

The operating system of the physical machine is known as the host operating system.

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1. (p. 131)

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

A. Windows 7 B. Windows CE C. Linux D. Max OS X

Popular embedded operating systems include Windows CE and Windows XP Embedded.

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(p. 138)

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.

You can "catch" a computer virus many ways, including by opening attachments to e-mail messages and downloading software from the Internet.

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1. (p. 131)

Which of these terms does not mean the same as the others?

A. Stand-alone operating system B. Embedded operating system C. Desktop operating system D. Client operating system

Embedded operating systems are used for handheld devices. The others are all terms for an operating system that runs on a single desktop or notebook computer. If the computer is part of a network, the desktop operating system is also called the client operating system.

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1. (p. 139)

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

A device driver works with the operating system to allow communication between the peripheral device and the rest of the computer system.

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1. (p. 128)

System software is a single program.

FALSE

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1. (p. 128)

System software cannot handle technical details without user intervention.

FALSE

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28.

(p. 130)

Starting or restarting a computer is called tasking the system.

FALSE

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1. (p. 129)

Many older operating systems were originally developed using a GUI.

FALSE

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1. (p. 131)

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

TRUE

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1. (p. 131)

A standard desktop computer comes with an embedded operating system.

FALSE

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1. (p. 130)

A folder cannot contain other folders.

FALSE

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1. (p. 131)

Smart phones generally include a network operating system.

FALSE

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1. (p. 132)

The most popular microcomputer operating system today with over 90 percent of the market is Mac OS.

FALSE

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1. (p. 133)

Linux is one of the most popular and powerful alternatives to the Windows operating system.

TRUE

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1. (p. 133)

The UNIX operating system was originally designed for PDAs.

FALSE

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45.

(p. 142)

Windows Update automatically updates the device drivers on your computer.

TRUE

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1. (p. 128)

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

System System software consists of four types of programs: operating systems, utilities, device drivers and language translators.

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1. (p. 128)

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

language translator Language translators convert the programming instructions written by programmers into a language that computers understand and process.

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1. (p. 129)

The _____ system handles many of the technical details related to using a computer.

operating An operating system is a collection of programs that handle many of the technical details related to using a computer.

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1. (p. 130)

_____are graphic representations for a program or function.

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

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1. (p. 131)

Windows CE and Windows XP Embedded are both examples of _____operating system.

embedded Popular embedded operating systems include Windows CE and Windows XP Embedded.

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51.

(p. 131)

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

Network Network operating systems (NOS) are used to control and coordinate computers that are networked or linked together.

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1. (p. 131)

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

network Popular network operating systems include Netware, Windows Server, and Linux.

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1. (p. 132)

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

client In a network, the desktop operating system is referred to as the client operating system.

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1. (p. 133)

_____was originally developed by a graduate student at the University of Helsinki, Linus Torvalds, in 1991.

Linux Linux was originally developed by a graduate student at the University of Helsinki, Linus Torvalds, in 1991.

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1. (p. 133)

_____is an operating system that was originally designed to run on minicomputers in network environments.

UNIX

The UNIX operating system was originally designed to run on minicomputers in network environments.

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1. (p. 134)

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

Virtualization There is a way in which a single physical computer can support multiple operating systems that operate independently. This approach is called virtualization.

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What software consists of operating system utilities device drivers and language translators?

Which software consists of operating system?

What kind of software consists of programs that help users solve particular computing problems?

What operating systems are used to control and coordinate computers that are linked together?