Exam 8: Operating Systems and Utility Programs

In Windows XP, the uninstaller is available through the ____ program command in the Control Panel.

In addition to being a stand-alone operating system, UNIX also is a network operating system.

A(n) ____________________ is a private combination of characters associated with a user name that allows access to certain computer resources.

In Windows Vista, the Windows Sidebar allows viewing of messages on a powered-off notebook computer equipped with a secondary display.

A ____ is malware that copies itself repeatedly, for example in memory or over a network, using up system resources and possibly shutting the system down.

A(n) ____________________ is a utility that removes a program, as well as any associated entries in the system files.

A(n) ____________________ is a utility that protects a computer against viruses by identifying and removing any computer viruses found in memory, on storage media, or on incoming files.

The difference between stand-alone operating systems that include networking capabilities and network operating systems is that network operating systems are designed specifically to support all sizes of networks, including medium- to large-sized businesses and Web servers.

A(n) ____ computer is a computer that continues to operate when one of its components fails, ensuring that no data is lost.

Figure 8-3 A disadvantage of Linux is that it is available only in a command-line version like the one in Figure 8-3.

Users today typically run multiple programs concurrently.