Exam 5: System Software: Operating Systems and Utility Programs

____ allow the user to issue commands by selecting icons, buttons, menu items, and other objects-typically with a mouse, pen, or finger.

____________________ was based on the UNIX operating system and originally set the standard for graphical user interfaces.

The new Windows 8 Start screen uses ____________________ to represent apps, folders, Web sites, and more.

Over the years, the number of ____________________ users has grown, and volunteer programmers from all over the world have collaborated to improve it, sharing their modified code with others over the Internet.

The older DOS operating system and some versions of the UNIX and Linux operating systems use a(n) graphical user interface. _________________________

____ are designed to be used with everyday objects, such as home appliances, gaming consoles, digital cameras, e-readers, digital photo frames, ATMs, toys, watches, GPS systems, home medical devices, voting terminals, and cars.

In general, the operating system serves as an intermediary between the user and the computer. _________________________

____ includes all the programs that allow you to perform specific tasks on your computer, such as writing a letter.

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

The Windows Action Manager lists all the program and processes currently running on a computer.

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

There are many stand-alone utility programs available as an alternative to the operating system's utility programs.

There are two primary forms of DOS: PC-DOS and MS-DOS.

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 that he should periodically perform ____ on his computer to optimize the hard drive so that it works more efficiently. This process works by rearranging the data on the hard drive so all files are stored in contiguous locations.

Using the Save As option on the File tab, before editing a document is a good idea, so you can return to the original version if needed.

____ refers to the ability of an operating system to have more than one program open at one time.

Application software runs in the background at all times, making it possible for you to use your computer. _________________________

A ____ is an area in RAM or on the hard drive designated to hold input and output on their way in or out of the computer system.

Cleanup programs evaluate your system, looking for problems and making recommendations for fixing any errors that are discovered. _________________________

The documents waiting to be printed are said to be in a(n) print queue , which designates the order the documents will be printed. _________________________