Exam 5: System Software: Operating Systems and Utility Programs

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

Windows ____ was released in 2012.

Compare graphical user interfaces (GUIs) with command line interfaces.

____ is one of the most widely-used versions of Linux.

In Windows, users can use the search box located at the lower-left corner of the File Explorer window to search for files and folders in the current location that match the keywords entered into the search box.

____ memory allows you to use more memory than is physically available on your computer.

As you work on your computer, the operating system continuously manages your computer's resources and makes them available to devices and programs when they are needed.

Linux is increasingly being used with both mainframes and supercomputers.

Most operating systems today use a text-based user interface.

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

Explain multithreading.

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 5-2 Dean has been using computers for some time now, but he is unfamiliar with a number of utility programs. In order to better maintain his computer, he decides to ask his coworker Andrea for advice on basic utility programs. Andrea advises Dean to remove unnecessary programs from his computer by using a(n) ____ utility.

With Windows File Explorer, to see the folders and files, click the appropriate letter or name for that medium in the left pane (called the ____________________ pane).

Uninstall utilities are designed to delete temporary files (such as deleted files still in the Recycle Bin, temporary Internet files, temporary installation  files, and so forth) in order to free up disk space. _________________________

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

Rearranging the data on the hard drive so all files are stored in contiguous locations is called ____.

During the boot process, the essential portion, or core, of the operating system (called the ____________________) is loaded into memory.

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

All programs and data located in RAM are divided into fixed-length ____ or variable-length segments, depending on the operating system being used.

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 5-2 Dean has been using computers for some time now, but he is unfamiliar with a number of utility programs. In order to better maintain his computer, he decides to ask his coworker Andrea for advice on basic utility programs. Andrea tells Dean is that it is very important for him to ____ all of his important data on a regular basis to avoid data loss in the case of a problem with the computer. He can use a(n) ____ utility to do this.