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

OS X is the operating system developed by ________.

The ________ of the operating system enables users to communicate with the computer system.

Using hard disk space to temporarily store data or instructions from RAM is referred to as ________.

Which of the following is the first step in the boot process?

Mac OS X includes a backup utility called ________.

The basic input/output system (BIOS) is stored on a ________ chip.

A unique signal by a device to let the operating system know that it needs attention is called a(n) ________.

Scattered pieces of files on the hard drive can be regrouped into sequential order using the ________ utility.

All of the following can be used in an OS X file name EXCEPT ________.

If Windows detects a problem during the boot process, it will add Last Known Good Configuration to the Windows ________ menu.

The two major types of system software programs are utility programs and the ________.

Which utility removes redundancies in a file to reduce the file size?

You can use System Restore to restore your system's settings back to a specific date when everything was working properly.

Gaming consoles, such as Xbox 360 and iPods, do not need an operating system.

All of the following are terms related to part of the boot process EXCEPT ________.

When using Windows 8 File Explorer, which view provides the most information at a glance?

Windows 7's File Explorer has been replaced by Windows 8's Windows Explorer.

Files are stored in a hierarchical structure of ________ that includes files, folders, libraries, and drives.