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

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

The ________ extension identifies a Microsoft Word file.

Using hard disk space to temporarily store data or instructions from RAM is referred to as the ________.

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

A folder is a collection of files.

When a computer is booted, the process called ________ checks the computer's components.

Which of the following is the first step in the boot process?

The process of determining which applications and tiles are on the Start Menu is called ________.

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

The program that coordinates all the computer's print jobs is known as a(n) ________.

A network operating system is also known as a(n) ________.

The Windows path separator is the ________ character.

The taskbar is the primary working area on the screen.

When using File Explorer, the ________ view displays files and folders in list form along with additional file information.

Which of the following two operating systems are used most frequently on tablets?

The interrupt ________ prioritizes all the requests coming in from a computer's devices.

Google Chrome OS is an example of a web-based operating system.

The power-on self-test does all of the following EXCEPT ________.