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

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Most supercomputers use the ________ operating system.

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Match each of the following terms to its meaning:
folder
displays open and favorite applications
sector
pie-shaped wedge on the hard drive
track
concentric circle on the hard drive
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folder
displays open and favorite applications
sector
pie-shaped wedge on the hard drive
track
concentric circle on the hard drive
platter
storage location for a collection of files
taskbar
round, thin plate of metal that makes up a hard drive
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Mac OS X includes a backup utility called ________.

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When a computer is booted, the ________ checks the computer's components.

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In the Windows operating system, the C:\ path is commonly referred to as the ________ directory.

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Which of the following is NOT a user interface?

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You can use the Windows ________ to check on a nonresponsive program.

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

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

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

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

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When using a Windows PC, ________ is the main tool for finding, viewing, and managing files.

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