Exam 4: System Software

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System software is a single program.

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Running File History improves system performance.

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A computer can become infected with viruses in all the following ways, except by _____.

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

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

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Linux is a popular and powerful alternative to the Windows operating system.

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What are some of the common features that operating systems and application programs share?

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A standard desktop computer comes with an embedded operating system.

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

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What does it mean if a disk is fragmented? How can you defragment it?

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Google's Chrome OS integrates with web servers using cloud computing and storage to run applications and to perform other functions.

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

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_____ programs make copies of files to be used in case the originals are lost or damaged.

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Troubleshooting or _____ programs recognize and correct problems.

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Which of the following is not a system software program type?

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

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The windows troubleshooting utility that identifies and eliminates nonessential files is called _____.

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The most widely used personal computer operating system.

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

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What are the four most essential utility programs?

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