Exam 9: Operating Systems

macOS is a UNIX-based operating system.

The kernel is an example of a nonresident instruction.

Google Play is an example of a(n) ______.

A performance monitor is a program that assesses and reports information about various computer resources and devices.

All of the following are examples of desktop operating systems EXCEPT ______.

On computers running macOS, the ______ contains icons used to run apps, display minimized windows, and access documents.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following best describes paging?

A queue is the lineup of documents waiting to be printed.

Two types of operating system user interfaces are graphical and ______.

OEM stands for original equipment manufacturer.

The ______ process sends documents to be printed into a buffer instead of sending them immediately to the printer.

When you purchase a computer or mobile device, it usually has an operating system and other tools installed.

The area of the hard drive used for virtual memory is called a(n) ______ file.

A(n) ______ is a small image that represents shortcuts to apps or other content.

______ instructions remain on a storage medium until they are needed, at which time they transfer into memory.

Differentiate between how a user interacts with mobile and desktop operating systems.

The trend is toward device-independent operating systems.

A File ______ performs functions related to displaying and organizing files.

Describe how operating systems use the following security tools: firewalls, automatic updating, antivirus software, and spyware and malware detection software.

Power users often work with ______ because of its flexibility and capabilities.