Exam 5: System Software: The Operating System, Utility Programs, and File Management

All of the following are terms related to part of the boot process EXCEPT ________.

MacOS is the operating system developed by ________.

The ________ utility automatically creates duplicates of your libraries, desktops, contacts, and favorites to another storage location.

Windows includes ________ settings, which provide a centralized location for assistive technology and tools.

The Windows utility program that removes unnecessary files from the hard drive is called ________.

The ________ is a group of programs that controls how your computer functions.

The ________ of the operating system enables users to communicate with the computer system.

C : \Windows\System32\drivers\etc\protocol is an example of a file ________.

A personal computer can only have one operating system installed on it.

________is the feature that enables you to use a new device without first installing a device driver.

Which of the following is the name of a Microsoft Excel file?

File Explorer is Windows's main program to find, manage and view files.

Preemptive multitasking is the term used when the operating system processes higher-priority tasks before lower-priority tasks.

Most smartphones use operating systems developed by ________.

A unique signal by a device to let the operating system know that it needs attention is called a(n) ________.

The Windows path separator is the ________ character.

Match each of the following terms to its file type (extension): I. .zip II. .j p g III. .pdf IV. .accdb V. .html

File names in Windows are case-sensitive.

Which of the following is a proprietary OS for desktop and laptop computers?

The basic input/output system (BIOS) is stored on a ________ chip.