Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Installing a device driver can sometimes cause system instability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

When your computer runs out of RAM, the operating system borrows space from the CPU.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________is the feature that enables you to...

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Windows 10 allows easy automatic updates to your computer by Microsoft.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When using Windows File Explorer, which view provides the most specific information?

Accepted Answer

A)  List 
B)  Content 
C)  Tiles 
D)  Details 
A)  List 
B)  Content 
C)  Tiles 
D)  Details

Question 8

Which of the following is not a type of user interface?

Accepted Answer

A)  Command-driven 
B)  Application programming interface (API) 
C)  Menu-driven 
D)  Graphical user interface (GUI) 
A)  Command-driven 
B)  Application programming interface (API) 
C)  Menu-driven 
D)  Graphical user interface (GUI)

Question 9

Android is an open source operating system for network servers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

An application programming interface (API) is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the code the application software uses to take advantage of code written by others 
B)  the code to interface between an application and a peripheral like a printer 
C)  the currently active part of an application 
D)  the code to interface between an application and RAM 
A)  the code the application software uses to take advantage of code written by others 
B)  the code to interface between an application and a peripheral like a printer 
C)  the currently active part of an application 
D)  the code to interface between an application and RAM

Question 11

Deleted files on a Mac computer are moved to the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Garbage Can 
B)  Recycle Bin 
C)  Trash 
D)  Wastepaper Basket 
A)  Garbage Can 
B)  Recycle Bin 
C)  Trash 
D)  Wastepaper Basket

Question 12

The BIOS is stored ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  on a ROM chip 
B)  on a RAM chip 
C)  in the CPU 
D)  in cache memory 
A)  on a ROM chip 
B)  on a RAM chip 
C)  in the CPU 
D)  in cache memory

Question 13

________ Icons view offers the largest possible icons in File Explorer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ Icons view offers the largest possible...

Question 14

The ________ of the operating system provides the operating system's basic functionality.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ of the operating system provides...

Question 15

When the POST is complete, the operating system is loaded into ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ROM 
B)  RAM 
C)  the hard drive 
D)  the optical drive 
A)  ROM 
B)  RAM 
C)  the hard drive 
D)  the optical drive

Question 16

The ________ contains the registry information that was saved during the last shutdown, and it is used to start your computer if Windows detects a problem in the boot process.

Accepted Answer

Last Known

Question 17

The vast majority of smartphones use the ________ or ________ operating systems.

Accepted Answer

Android, i

Question 18

File ________ manages files stored in a hierarchical structure of directories in Windows.

Accepted Answer

The answer of File ________ manages files stored in a...

Question 19

The ________ contains all of the different configurations used by the Windows operating system as well as by other applications.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ contains all of the different...

Question 20

Which of the following statements about the Recycle Bin is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  You need a special utility program to undelete files that are in the Recycle Bin. 
B)  Files deleted from the hard drive are sent to the Recycle Bin. 
C)  Files sent to the Recycle Bin are permanently deleted. 
D)  Files deleted from a flash drive are sent to the Recycle Bin. 
A)  You need a special utility program to undelete files that are in the Recycle Bin. 
B)  Files deleted from the hard drive are sent to the Recycle Bin. 
C)  Files sent to the Recycle Bin are permanently deleted. 
D)  Files deleted from a flash drive are sent to the Recycle Bin.

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

Installing a device driver can sometimes cause system instability.

When your computer runs out of RAM, the operating system borrows space from the CPU.

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

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

Windows 10 allows easy automatic updates to your computer by Microsoft.

When using Windows File Explorer, which view provides the most specific information?

Which of the following is not a type of user interface?

Android is an open source operating system for network servers.

An application programming interface (API) is ________.

Deleted files on a Mac computer are moved to the ________.

The BIOS is stored ________.

________ Icons view offers the largest possible icons in File Explorer.

The ________ of the operating system provides the operating system's basic functionality.

When the POST is complete, the operating system is loaded into ________.

The ________ contains the registry information that was saved during the last shutdown, and it is used to start your computer if Windows detects a problem in the boot process.

The vast majority of smartphones use the or operating systems.

File ________ manages files stored in a hierarchical structure of directories in Windows.

The ________ contains all of the different configurations used by the Windows operating system as well as by other applications.

Which of the following statements about the Recycle Bin is TRUE?

The Impact of Technology in a Changing World

Looking at Computers: Understanding the Parts

Using the Internet: Making the Most of the Webs Resources

Application Software: Programs That Let You Work and Play

Understanding and Assessing Hardware: Evaluating Your System

Networking: Connecting Computing Devices

Managing a Digital Lifestyle: Challenges and Ethics

Securing Your System: Protecting Your Digital Data and Devices

Behind the Scenes: Software Programming

Behind the Scenes: Databases and Information Systems

Behind the Scenes: Networking and Security in the Business World

Behind the Scenes: How the Internet Works

Technology In Action Complete: Appendix A

Technology In Action Complete: Appendix B

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

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

Installing a device driver can sometimes cause system instability.

When your computer runs out of RAM, the operating system borrows space from the CPU.

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

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

Windows 10 allows easy automatic updates to your computer by Microsoft.

When using Windows File Explorer, which view provides the most specific information?

Which of the following is not a type of user interface?

Android is an open source operating system for network servers.

An application programming interface (API) is ________.

Deleted files on a Mac computer are moved to the ________.

The BIOS is stored ________.

________ Icons view offers the largest possible icons in File Explorer.

The ________ of the operating system provides the operating system's basic functionality.

When the POST is complete, the operating system is loaded into ________.

The ________ contains the registry information that was saved during the last shutdown, and it is used to start your computer if Windows detects a problem in the boot process.

The vast majority of smartphones use the ________ or ________ operating systems.

File ________ manages files stored in a hierarchical structure of directories in Windows.

The ________ contains all of the different configurations used by the Windows operating system as well as by other applications.

Which of the following statements about the Recycle Bin is TRUE?

The Impact of Technology in a Changing World

Looking at Computers: Understanding the Parts

Using the Internet: Making the Most of the Webs Resources

Application Software: Programs That Let You Work and Play

Understanding and Assessing Hardware: Evaluating Your System

Networking: Connecting Computing Devices

Managing a Digital Lifestyle: Challenges and Ethics

Securing Your System: Protecting Your Digital Data and Devices

Behind the Scenes: Software Programming

Behind the Scenes: Databases and Information Systems

Behind the Scenes: Networking and Security in the Business World

Behind the Scenes: How the Internet Works

Technology In Action Complete: Appendix A

Technology In Action Complete: Appendix B

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The vast majority of smartphones use the or operating systems.