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 This activity contains 42 questions.

Question 1.
System software consists of two primary types of programs: the operating system and:
 
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Question 2.
Which of the following would use a single-user, single-task operating system?
 
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Question 3.
A program that allows customers to modify its code in order to change its behavior or add enhancements is referred to as:
 
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Question 4.
An interrupt is a:
 
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Question 5.
When the CPU pauses to handle an interrupt request, it stores a reminder about what it was doing previously in an area of RAM called a(n):
 
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Question 6.
Excessive paging is called:
 
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Question 7.
A(n) ____________ is a special program that helps the operating system communicate with various hardware devices.
 
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Question 8.
Which of the following is NOT an example of a single-user, multitask operating system?
 
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Question 9.
The portion of the operating system that must remain in memory during the entire time that the computer is on and that performs the essential OS tasks is called the:
 
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Question 10.
The purpose of the system registry is to:
 
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Question 11.
In Windows, a file's extension is useful for identifying:
 
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Question 12.
The purpose of the Recycle Bin is to:
 
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Question 13.
You can determine which folders have files that can be deleted and calculates the amount of hard drive space that would be freed by doing so by using which utility?
 
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Question 14.
Windows XP uses a file system called ____________, which is meant to support larger hard drives and larger file sizes than the original FAT system.
 
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Question 15.
A program like System Restore is useful if you want to:
 
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Question 16.
The unique feature of the ___________ OS is the always-on wireless capability.
 
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Question 17.
Which of the following is NOT a common feature of GUIs?
 
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Question 18.
The operating system includes blocks of code that software applications need to interact with it, which are called:
 
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Question 19.
A feature new to Windows Vista called ___________ can be any items you refer to frequently, including weather information, calendar items, calculators, games, photo albums, and more.
 
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Question 20.
The file ___________ starts with the drive in which the file is located, and includes all folders, subfolders (if any), the filename, and extension.
 
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Question 21.
Plug and Play is designed to facilitate the installation of a new piece of hardware in personal computers by including the driver the device needs to run into the OS.
   
 
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Question 22.
The power-on self-test compares its results to the information stored in CMOS before proceeding with the boot process.
   
 
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Question 23.
Tiling is a technique for enabling multiple programs to run simultaneously on the system.
   
 
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Question 24.
Linux is an example of a proprietary operating system.
   
 
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Question 25.
In a Windows application, following the filename and after the dot (.) comes an extension, or file type.
   
 
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Question 26.
Every computer has an operating system.
   
 
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Question 27.
Mac OS X Tiger provides a variety of features and technologies that enable Macs and PCs running Windows to work seamlessly together.
   
 
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Question 28.
Real-time operating systems require minimal user interaction.
   
 
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Question 29.
You can load a Windows OS on a Mac if it has a Motorola or IBM chip, and the Mac processor will understand the operating system.
   
 
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Question 30.
UNIX is an open-source operating system based on Linux.
   
 
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Question 31.
Like Windows or Mac OS, Linux has a single, default GUI interface.
   
 
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Question 32.
A buffer is a program that helps coordinate all print jobs currently being sent to the printer.
   
 
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Question 33.
The process of optimizing RAM storage by borrowing hard drive space is called virtual memory.
   
 
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Question 34.
A device driver facilitates communication between hardware devices and the operating system.
   
 
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Question 35.
In Step 1 of the boot process, BIOS checks that all attached devices are in place and working.
   
 
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Question 36.
Booting is done ONLY when the computer has been turned off.
   
 
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Question 37.
Safe mode is a special diagnostic mode designed for troubleshooting errors.
   
 
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Question 38.
Windows Explorer is the most efficient way to manage or even access files.
   
 
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Question 39.
The C drive is the top of the filing structure of the computer system and is referred to as the root directory.
   
 
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Question 40.
Mac and Linux operating systems do not require file extensions.
   
 
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Question 41.
Match each term with its correct association.
A matching question presents 5 answer choices and 5 items. The answer choices are lettered A through E. The items are numbered 41.1 through 41.5. Screen readers will read the answer choices first. Then each item will be presented along with a select menu for choosing an answer choice. Using the pull-down menus, match each item in the left column to the corresponding item in the right column.
A CPU and operating system
B storage unit on a disk
C temporary storage area on the hard drive used by virtual memory
D program that schedules print jobs
E contains windows, menus, and icons to provide the first interaction with OS
 
 
 
 
 
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Question 42.
Match the following terms with their correct descriptions:
A matching question presents 5 answer choices and 5 items. The answer choices are lettered A through E. The items are numbered 42.1 through 42.5. Screen readers will read the answer choices first. Then each item will be presented along with a select menu for choosing an answer choice. Using the pull-down menus, match each item in the left column to the corresponding item in the right column.
A performed when system is off
B small program used to begin the start-up process
C provides sector number indexing
D useful for troubleshooting errors during start-up
E used in Windows XP to accommodate larger hard drives and file sizes
 
 
 
 
 
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