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

The latest version of the Mac OS X is ________.

Which operating system is used by most desktop and laptop computers?

Most smartphones use operating systems developed by ________.

Which of the following is NOT a Windows utility program?

Gaming consoles, such as Xbox One and PlayStation 4, do not need an operating system.

C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\protocol is an example of a file ________.

OS X is the operating system developed by ________.

The Windows path separator is the ________ character.

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

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

C: denotes a ________ directory that is at the top of the filing structure of a computer.

When your computer runs out of RAM, the operating system borrows space from the CPU.

PnP stands for ________.

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

Windows 8 has a new interface that is optimized for touch-screen devices.

Most supercomputers use the ________ operating system.

CMOS is a special kind of memory that uses a great deal of power.

The ________ is a group of programs that controls how your computer functions.

Linux download packages are called distributions or ________.