Question 1

Linux download packages are called distributions or ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Linux download packages are called distributions or...

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) Windows 10 
B) Linux 
C) macOS 
D) MS-DOS

Question 3

Most supercomputers use the ________ operating system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most supercomputers use the ________ operating system....

Question 4

Tracks on hard disk drives are broken down into pie shaped wedges called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Tracks on hard disk drives are broken...

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) sub 
B) cluster 
C) root 
D) domain

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) supervisor programs 
B) application software 
C) user interface 
D) operating system

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the Windows operating system, the C...

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) The BIOS is activated by turning on the computer. 
B) The BIOS checks that all devices are operational. 
C) The OS is loaded into RAM. 
D) Configuration and customization settings are checked.

Question 9

Match each of the following terms to its definition:
I. Defragment and Optimize Drives
II. Task Manager
III. System Restore
IV. File History, File Recovery
V. Disk Cleanup

Accepted Answer

A)  brings system back to a previously stable state 
B)  regroups related pieces of files on the hard disk 
C)  lists all the programs being used and indicates their status 
D)  backs up important files, makes a complete mirror image of your current computer setup 
E)  removes unnecessary files from the hard drive

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Most desktop and laptop computers run some version of Windows, Linux or macOS.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Android is an open source operating system for network servers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

Linux download packages are called distributions or ________.

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

Most supercomputers use the ________ operating system.

Tracks on hard disk drives are broken down into pie shaped wedges called ________.

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

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

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

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

Match each of the following terms to its definition: I. Defragment and Optimize Drives II. Task Manager III. System Restore IV. File History, File Recovery V. Disk Cleanup

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

Most desktop and laptop computers run some version of Windows, Linux or macOS.

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

Android is an open source operating system for network servers.