Exam 4: System Software

_______ software consists of operating systems, utilities, device drivers, and language translators.

The most widely used personal computer operating system.

Before sending a large file over the Internet, you might want to use one of these programs.

This type of boot occurs when the computer is already on and you restart it without turning off the power.

Smartphone operating systems are a type of _______ operating system.

The operating system is often referred to as the software environment or software _______.

This version of Mac OS X has better power management and enhanced workflow options for multiple monitor setups.

_______ operating systems are used to control and coordinate computers that are linked together.

_______ are graphic representations for a program, type of file, or function.

Disk Cleanup, File History, and Disk Defragmenter are all examples of _______ programs.

This type of program allows communication between a peripheral device, such as a mouse or printer, and the rest of the computer system.

When a file is broken up into small parts that are stored wherever space is available, the hard disk is said to become _______.

Troubleshooting or _______ programs recognize and correct problems.

This version of UNIX is an open source operating system that is an alternative to Windows.

Windows 8 makes it easy to update the drivers on your computer using _______.

When a single physical computer runs a special program known as virtualization software, it operates as though it were two or more separate and independent computers, known as virtual machines.

In many application programs, this feature is used to provide information or request input.

In a network operating system, this computer coordinates all communication between computers.

For all devices, the appropriate drivers are automatically selected and installed when the device is first connected to the computer system.

What are the four most essential utility programs?