Exam 4: System Software

Disk Cleanup,File History,and Disk Defragmenter are all examples of ________ programs.

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

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

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

As you use your computer,your hard disk will fill with photos,videos,documents,and applications which may slow down your computer.What part of an operating system can help with this?

________ programs make copies of files that are in the libraries,contacts,and favorites and on the desktop to be used in case the originals are lost or damaged.

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

What are the five most essential utility programs?

This system software is responsible for managing your computer's resources including memory,processing,and storage.