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

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Deleted files on a Mac computer are moved to the ________.

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Most supercomputers use the ________ operating system.

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The latest version of the Mac OS X is ________.

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Which of the following Windows utility programs arranges pieces of files on your hard drive to allow for faster access?

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If you run out of RAM, excessive paging is called ________.

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The Windows utility program that removes unnecessary files from the hard drive is called ________.

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Match each of the following terms to its meaning:
virtual memory
the process of swapping data between RAM and a swap file
kernel
operating system supervisor program
paging
temporary storage area on the hard drive
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virtual memory
the process of swapping data between RAM and a swap file
kernel
operating system supervisor program
paging
temporary storage area on the hard drive
swap file
process of optimizing RAM storage by using hard drive space
spooler
coordinates print jobs
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The ________ contains an index to files that have been deleted or have been moved.

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All of the following are examples of network operating systems EXCEPT ________.

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Windows includes the ________ Center, which is a centralized location for assistive technology and tools to adjust accessibility settings.

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When using Windows 8, the pinch and stretch gestures are used to ________ an object.

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Android is an open source operating system for personal computers and as a network OS.

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Windows 8 uses a(n) ________ account for easy access and storage of online files.

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Which of the following is NOT a user interface?

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