Computer Science: Chapter 4 – Flashcards Essay

Which of the following is not a popular mobile operating system? Select one: a. Mountain Lion b. Windows Phone 8 c. iOS d.

Android

This version of Mac OS X has better power management and enhanced workflow options for multiple monitor setups. Select one: a. Launchpad b. Mission Control c.

Mavericks d. Mountain Lion

This operating system is designed to run only with Apple computers. Select one: a. Windows b.

Linux c. Mac OS d. UNIX

Which of the following is not a function of the operating system? Select one: a. Managing resources b. Providing Internet access c.

Providing a user interface d. Running applications

Which of the following is not a system software program type? Select one: a. Utilities b. Device drivers c. Language translators d.

Sectors

This type of embedded operating system is used by smartphones. Select one: a. Desktop b. Mobile c.

Network d. Stand-alone

This version of UNIX is an open source operating system that is an alternative to Windows. Select one: a. Mountain Lion b.

Lion c. Linux d. Windows

Before sending a large file over the Internet, you might want to use one of these programs. Select one: a. Disk defragmenter b. Uninstaller c.

Disk cleanup program d. File compression program

This system software is responsible for managing your computer’s resources including memory, processing, and storage. Select one: a. Utility b.

Operating system c. Language translator d. Device driver

In a network operating system, this computer coordinates all communication between computers. Select one: a. Client b.

Server c. Terminal d. Mode

When a single physical computer runs this type of software, it operates as though it were two or more separate and independent computers. Select one: a. Backup b. File compression c.

Troubleshooting d. Virtualization

When a file is broken up into small parts that are stored wherever space is available, the hard disk is said to become _______. Select one: a. fragmented b.

contiguous c. sectored d. disbursed

This type of boot occurs when the computer is already on and you restart it without turning off the power. Select one: a. Generic boot b. Live boot c.

Warm boot d. Cold boot

Which of the following is not a popular desktop operating system? Select one: a. Windows 8 b. Android c.

Linux d. Max OS X

A utility program that makes a copy of all files or selected files that are in the libraries, contacts, and favorites on the desktop. Select one: a. Disk Cleanup b. File History c. Disk Defragmenter d.

Virus Scan

The windows troubleshooting utility that identifies and eliminates nonessential files is called _______. Select one: a. Backup and Restore b. Disk Defragmenter c. Disk Cleanup d.

Norton Utilities

In a virtualized environment, this operating system runs on the physical machine. Select one: a. Guest b. Client c. Host d.

Home

The category of operating system used for handheld devices. Select one: a. Network b. Embedded c. Stand-alone d.

Open source

A computer can become infected with viruses in all the following ways, except by _______. Select one: a. opening attachments to e-mail messages b. downloading software from the Internet c. downloading files from the Web d. creating a new folder on your computer

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

Select one: a. network b. platform c. window d. desktop

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

Select one: a. Windows b. Mac OS X c. Linux d. UNIX

The most widely used personal computer operating system.

Select one: a. Macintosh b. Netware c. Linux d. Windows

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

Windows b. Menus c. Dialog boxes d. Pointer

Most operating systems support the ability to switch between different applications.

This is called _______. Select one: a. multitasking b. booting c. translating d. driving