Question 1

In the file name, Resume.docx, docx is the ________, indicating the file type.

Accepted Answer

extension
file type
file extension

Question 2

Every computer has an operating system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

File Explorer is Windows 8's main program to manage files.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The ________ of the operating system enables users to communicate with the computer system.

Accepted Answer

A)   window
B)   modem
C)   network adapter card
D)   user interface

Question 5

When using Windows 8 File Explorer, which view provides the most information at a glance?

Accepted Answer

A)   List
B)   Content
C)   Tiles
D)   Details

Question 6

About 90% of desktop and laptop computers run some version of Windows.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

MS-DOS first used a(n)________ interface.

Accepted Answer

The answer of MS-DOS first used a(n)________ interface....

Question 8

The ________ contains an index to files that have been deleted or have been moved.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ contains an index to files...

Question 9

Using hard disk space to temporarily store data or instructions from RAM is referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   spooling
B)   interrupting
C)   compressing
D)   virtual memory

Question 10

Scattered pieces of files on the hard drive can be regrouped into sequential order using the ________ utility.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Scattered pieces of files on the hard...

Question 11

All of the following can be used in an OS X file name EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   :
B)   #
C)   %
D)   $

Question 12

You can use System Restore to restore your system's settings back to a specific date when everything was working properly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Over 90% of smartphones use the ________ or ________ operating systems.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Over 90% of smartphones use the ________...

Question 14

Each device attached to your computer comes with a special program called a(n)________ that enables the device and operating system to communicate with each other.

Accepted Answer

A)   device driver
B)   translator
C)   interpreter
D)   device configurator

Question 15

The ________ bar along the right side of the display provides access to common tasks.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ bar along the right side...

Question 16

Which of the following operating systems are used on most tablets?

Accepted Answer

A)   Windows and iOS
B)   Windows and Android
C)   Android and iOS
D)   BlackBerry and Windows

Question 17

All of the following are terms related to part of the boot process EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   ROM
B)   CMOS
C)   RAM
D)   USB

Question 18

If your computer is thrashing, increase ________ to solve the problem.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If your computer is thrashing, increase ________...

Question 19

If Windows detects a problem during the boot process, it will add Last Known Good Configuration to the Windows ________ Menu.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If Windows detects a problem during the...

Question 20

A personal computer can only have one operating system installed on it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

In the file name, Resume.docx, docx is the ________, indicating the file type.

Every computer has an operating system.

File Explorer is Windows 8's main program to manage files.

The ________ of the operating system enables users to communicate with the computer system.

When using Windows 8 File Explorer, which view provides the most information at a glance?

About 90% of desktop and laptop computers run some version of Windows.

MS-DOS first used a(n)________ interface.

The ________ contains an index to files that have been deleted or have been moved.

Using hard disk space to temporarily store data or instructions from RAM is referred to as ________.

Scattered pieces of files on the hard drive can be regrouped into sequential order using the ________ utility.

All of the following can be used in an OS X file name EXCEPT ________.

You can use System Restore to restore your system's settings back to a specific date when everything was working properly.

Over 90% of smartphones use the or operating systems.

Each device attached to your computer comes with a special program called a(n) ________ that enables the device and operating system to communicate with each other.

The ________ bar along the right side of the display provides access to common tasks.

Which of the following operating systems are used on most tablets?

All of the following are terms related to part of the boot process EXCEPT ________.

If your computer is thrashing, increase ________ to solve the problem.

If Windows detects a problem during the boot process, it will add Last Known Good Configuration to the Windows ________ Menu.

A personal computer can only have one operating system installed on it.