Question 1

____ are utility programs that search for documents and other files on a user's hard drives.

Accepted Answer

A) Search tools 
B) Tool boxes 
C) Search engines 
D) Tool programs

Question 2

The latest MAC operating system is MAC OS X ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The latest MAC operating system is MAC...

Question 3

Once a file management program is open,you can look at the folders and files stored on your PC.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Stand-alone utility programs are often available in a suite of related programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Creating a(n)____ means making a duplicate copy of important files so that when a problem occurs,you can restore those files using the backup copy.

Accepted Answer

A) mirror 
B) backup 
C) index 
D) hidden file

Question 6

Case 5-1
Janet is studying operating systems as part of her Understanding Computers 101 class.After learning about the different types of operating systems,she realizes that she uses a number of them in her daily life.
-Janet has an Apple computer at home.The operating system of that computer is ____.

Accepted Answer

A) Windows Vista 
B) Solaris 
C) Windows Embedded 
D) Mac OS

Question 7

File compression programs reduce the size of files so they take up less storage space on a storage medium or can be transmitted faster over the Internet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

____ can protect against someone accessing your PC via the Internet.

Accepted Answer

A) Mirrors 
B) Antispam software 
C) Firewalls 
D) Modems

Question 9

To restore a file or folder deleted from your computer's hard drive,open your computer's ____ and restore the file to its original location.

Accepted Answer

A) Recycle Bin 
B) Windows Explorer 
C) System Restore program 
D) Recycle Menu

Question 10

The ____ boots the computer,launches application software programs,and ensures that all actions requested by a user are valid and processed in an orderly fashion.

Accepted Answer

A) startup 
B) operating system 
C) driver 
D) registry

Question 11

____ is a Linux-based operating system developed by the Open Handset Alliance.

Accepted Answer

A) Android 
B) UNIX 
C) Mac OS X 
D) Vista

Question 12

A(n)____________________ is a type of software program that performs a specific task,usually related to managing or maintaining the computer system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________________ is a type of software program...

Question 13

DOS traditionally used a command line interface,although newer versions of DOS support a(n)____________________ interface.

Accepted Answer

The answer of DOS traditionally used a command line interface,although...

Question 14

Most application systems today include the drivers needed for the most commonly used peripheral devices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In the past few years,____________________ has grown from an operating system used primarily by computer techies who disliked Microsoft to a widely accepted operating system with strong support from mainstream companies.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the past few years,____________________ has grown...

Question 16

____ software consists of the operating system and utility programs that control a computer system and allow you to use your computer.

Accepted Answer

A) Background 
B) Front-end 
C) Application 
D) System

Question 17

In practice,the difference between system and application software is not always clear cut.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Commercial Linux distributions,such as those available from ____ and Novell,come with maintenance and support materials

Accepted Answer

A) Red Hat 
B) .NET Framework 
C) Cisco 
D) Adobe

Question 19

All Programs and data located in RAM are divided into fixed-length

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

____________________ are utility programs that search for documents and other files on a user's hard drives.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ are utility programs that search for...

Exam 5: System Software: Operating Systems and Utility Programs

____ are utility programs that search for documents and other files on a user's hard drives.

The latest MAC operating system is MAC OS X ____________________.

Once a file management program is open,you can look at the folders and files stored on your PC.

Stand-alone utility programs are often available in a suite of related programs.

Creating a(n) ____ means making a duplicate copy of important files so that when a problem occurs,you can restore those files using the backup copy.

File compression programs reduce the size of files so they take up less storage space on a storage medium or can be transmitted faster over the Internet.

____ can protect against someone accessing your PC via the Internet.

To restore a file or folder deleted from your computer's hard drive,open your computer's ____ and restore the file to its original location.

The ____ boots the computer,launches application software programs,and ensures that all actions requested by a user are valid and processed in an orderly fashion.

____ is a Linux-based operating system developed by the Open Handset Alliance.

A(n)____________________ is a type of software program that performs a specific task,usually related to managing or maintaining the computer system.

DOS traditionally used a command line interface,although newer versions of DOS support a(n)____________________ interface.

Most application systems today include the drivers needed for the most commonly used peripheral devices.

In the past few years,____________________ has grown from an operating system used primarily by computer techies who disliked Microsoft to a widely accepted operating system with strong support from mainstream companies.

____ software consists of the operating system and utility programs that control a computer system and allow you to use your computer.

In practice,the difference between system and application software is not always clear cut.

Commercial Linux distributions,such as those available from ____ and Novell,come with maintenance and support materials

All Programs and data located in RAM are divided into fixed-length

____________________ are utility programs that search for documents and other files on a user's hard drives.