Question 1

Compressed files, sometimes called ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ripped files, usually have a .rip extension 
B)  tipped files, usually have a .tip extension 
C)  slipped files, usually have a .slip extension 
D)  zipped files, usually have a .zip extension 
A)  ripped files, usually have a .rip extension 
B)  tipped files, usually have a .tip extension 
C)  slipped files, usually have a .slip extension 
D)  zipped files, usually have a .zip extension

Question 2

Fragmentation speeds up disk access and thus the performance of the entire computer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

____ is an open source multitasking operating system designed for smart phones.

Accepted Answer

A)  Mac OS X 
B)  Symbian OS 
C)  NetWare 
D)  Google OS 
A)  Mac OS X 
B)  Symbian OS 
C)  NetWare 
D)  Google OS

Question 4

A(n) ____ system is a set of programs containing instructions that coordinate all the activities among computer hardware resources.

Accepted Answer

A)  operating 
B)  disk-based 
C)  management 
D)  platform 
A)  operating 
B)  disk-based 
C)  management 
D)  platform

Question 5

A(n) ____ drive is the drive from which a personal computer starts.

Accepted Answer

A)  origin 
B)  initiating 
C)  archive 
D)  boot 
A)  origin 
B)  initiating 
C)  archive 
D)  boot

Question 6

Released in 2006, ____ is an upgrade to Windows XP.

Accepted Answer

A)  DOS 
B)  Windows Professional x64 Edition 
C)  Windows Vista 
D)  Windows Millennium 
A)  DOS 
B)  Windows Professional x64 Edition 
C)  Windows Vista 
D)  Windows Millennium

Question 7

Figure 8-2 A(n) ____________________ is a segment of memory or storage, such as the disk in Figure 8-2, in which items are placed while waiting to be transferred from an input device or to an output device.

Accepted Answer

The answer of   Figure 8-2 A(n) ____________________ is...

Question 8

What functions do utility programs serve? Describe at least four common utility programs.

Accepted Answer

Utility programs included with most oper

Question 9

With ____ multitasking, the operating system interrupts a program that is executing and passes control to another program waiting to be executed.

Accepted Answer

A)  preemptive 
B)  fault-tolerant 
C)  remastered 
D)  resident 
A)  preemptive 
B)  fault-tolerant 
C)  remastered 
D)  resident

Question 10

A ____ is malware that hides within or looks like a legitimate program, such as a screen saver.

Accepted Answer

A)  Trojan horse 
B)  virus 
C)  worm 
D)  hidden file 
A)  Trojan horse 
B)  virus 
C)  worm 
D)  hidden file

Question 11

A disk ____ is a utility that searches for and removes unnecessary files.

Accepted Answer

A)  scanner 
B)  doctor 
C)  detective 
D)  archiver 
A)  scanner 
B)  doctor 
C)  detective 
D)  archiver

Question 12

The BIOS executes a series of tests, collectively called the ____, which check the various system components including the buses, system clock, adapter cards, RAM chips, mouse, keyboard, and drives.

Accepted Answer

A)  boot 
B)  preemption 
C)  POST 
D)  UNIX 
A)  boot 
B)  preemption 
C)  POST 
D)  UNIX

Question 13

Network administrators can set up a network to decrypt data as it travels over a network to prevent unauthorized users from reading the data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

If a hard disk is damaged, a computer can be booted from a(n) ____________________, which is usually a CD that contains a few system files that will start the computer.

Accepted Answer

boot disk,

Question 15

When turning on a computer that has been powered off completely, users are performing a warm boot.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Match between columns
                        Premises: An Internet advertisement that appears in a new window in the foreground of a Web page displayed in a user's browser.
The information in these helps users and administrators identify a problem with resources so they can try to resolve any problems.
Increases a computer's processing speed.
A filtering program that stops pop-up ads from displaying on Web pages.
To protect a computer from virus attacks, install this kind of program and update it frequently.
For each user, a network administrator establishes this, which enables the user to access, or log on to, a computer or to a network.
A segment of program code from some outside source that implants itself in a computer.
When the contents of a file are scattered across two or more noncontiguous sectors.
A filtering program that attempts to remove spam before it reaches a user's inbox.
Most of today's operating systems.
Regardless of the size of the computer, most of these provide similar functions.
To make a program active in Windows Vista, click its program button here.
When purchasing this, users must ensure that it works with the operating system installed on their computer.
By spooling print jobs to this, a processor can continue interpreting and executing instructions while a printer prints.
If application software has stopped responding and the hard disk's LED blinks repeatedly, the operating system probably is doing this.
When working with a command-line interface, the set of commands entered into the computer is called this.
Most users today work with this kind of user interface.
Many businesses use this kind of software to limit employees' Web access.
If the POST completes successfully, this searches for specific operating system files called system files.
Often enters a computer as a result of a user installing a new program.

Accepted Answer

The Answer of thrashing and multitasking and operating systems and is...

Question 17

The kernel is memory ____, which means it remains in memory while the computer is running.

Accepted Answer

A)  resident 
B)  linked 
C)  based 
D)  indexed 
A)  resident 
B)  linked 
C)  based 
D)  indexed

Question 18

Because virtual memory is faster than RAM, users may notice the computer speeding up while it uses virtual memory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

____________________ means the operating system automatically configures new devices as users install them.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ means the operating system automatically configures...

Question 20

Many backup programs ____, or shrink the size of, files during the backup process.

Accepted Answer

A)  restore 
B)  register 
C)  fragment 
D)  compress 
A)  restore 
B)  register 
C)  fragment 
D)  compress

Compressed files, sometimes called ____.

Fragmentation speeds up disk access and thus the performance of the entire computer.

____ is an open source multitasking operating system designed for smart phones.

A(n) ____ system is a set of programs containing instructions that coordinate all the activities among computer hardware resources.

A(n) ____ drive is the drive from which a personal computer starts.

Released in 2006, ____ is an upgrade to Windows XP.

Figure 8-2 A(n) ____________________ is a segment of memory or storage, such as the disk in Figure 8-2, in which items are placed while waiting to be transferred from an input device or to an output device.

What functions do utility programs serve? Describe at least four common utility programs.

With ____ multitasking, the operating system interrupts a program that is executing and passes control to another program waiting to be executed.

A ____ is malware that hides within or looks like a legitimate program, such as a screen saver.

A disk ____ is a utility that searches for and removes unnecessary files.

The BIOS executes a series of tests, collectively called the ____, which check the various system components including the buses, system clock, adapter cards, RAM chips, mouse, keyboard, and drives.

Network administrators can set up a network to decrypt data as it travels over a network to prevent unauthorized users from reading the data.

If a hard disk is damaged, a computer can be booted from a(n) ____________________, which is usually a CD that contains a few system files that will start the computer.

When turning on a computer that has been powered off completely, users are performing a warm boot.

The kernel is memory ____, which means it remains in memory while the computer is running.

Because virtual memory is faster than RAM, users may notice the computer speeding up while it uses virtual memory.

____________________ means the operating system automatically configures new devices as users install them.

Many backup programs ____, or shrink the size of, files during the backup process.

Introduction to Computers

The Internet and World Wide Web

Application Software

The Components of the System Unit

Input

Output

Storage

Communications and Networks

Database Management

Computer Security, Ethics, and Privacy

Information System Development

Programming Languages and Program Development

Enterprise Computing

Computer Careers and Certification

Filters

Exam 8: Operating Systems and Utility Programs

Compressed files, sometimes called ____.

Fragmentation speeds up disk access and thus the performance of the entire computer.

____ is an open source multitasking operating system designed for smart phones.

A(n) ____ system is a set of programs containing instructions that coordinate all the activities among computer hardware resources.

A(n) ____ drive is the drive from which a personal computer starts.

Released in 2006, ____ is an upgrade to Windows XP.

Figure 8-2 A(n) ____________________ is a segment of memory or storage, such as the disk in Figure 8-2, in which items are placed while waiting to be transferred from an input device or to an output device.

What functions do utility programs serve? Describe at least four common utility programs.

With ____ multitasking, the operating system interrupts a program that is executing and passes control to another program waiting to be executed.

A ____ is malware that hides within or looks like a legitimate program, such as a screen saver.

A disk ____ is a utility that searches for and removes unnecessary files.

The BIOS executes a series of tests, collectively called the ____, which check the various system components including the buses, system clock, adapter cards, RAM chips, mouse, keyboard, and drives.

Network administrators can set up a network to decrypt data as it travels over a network to prevent unauthorized users from reading the data.

If a hard disk is damaged, a computer can be booted from a(n) ____________________, which is usually a CD that contains a few system files that will start the computer.

When turning on a computer that has been powered off completely, users are performing a warm boot.

The kernel is memory ____, which means it remains in memory while the computer is running.

Because virtual memory is faster than RAM, users may notice the computer speeding up while it uses virtual memory.

____________________ means the operating system automatically configures new devices as users install them.

Many backup programs ____, or shrink the size of, files during the backup process.

Introduction to Computers

The Internet and World Wide Web

Application Software

The Components of the System Unit

Input

Output

Storage

Communications and Networks

Database Management

Computer Security, Ethics, and Privacy

Information System Development

Programming Languages and Program Development

Enterprise Computing

Computer Careers and Certification

Filters