Which of the Following is not a System Software Program Type

ch5 Key 1. (p. 128) Which of the following is not a system software program type? A. B. C. D. Utilities Device drivers Language translators Sectors System software consists of four types of programs: 1. Operating systems 2. Device drivers 3. Language translators 4. Utilities. Difficulty: Easy OLeary - Chapter 005 #1 2. (p. 129) This type of program performs specific tasks related to managing computer resources. A. B. C. D. Utility Operating system Language translator Device driver Operating systems coordinate all the computer's resources. Difficulty: Easy OLeary - Chapter 005 #2 3. Which of the following is not a function of the operating system? (p. 129) A. B. C. D. Managing resources Providing Internet access Providing a user interface Running applications Operating systems do not provide Internet access. Difficulty: Medium OLeary - Chapter 005 #3 4. In many application programs, this feature is used to provide information or request input. (p. 130) A. Windows B. Menus C. Dialog boxes D. Pointer Dialog boxes are used to provide information or request input. Difficulty: Easy OLeary - Chapter 005 #4 5. (p. 130) This type of boot occurs when the computer is already on and you restart it without turning off the power. A. Generic boot B. Live boot C. Warm boot D. Cold boot A warm boot occurs when the computer is already on and you restart it without turning off the power. Difficulty: Easy OLeary - Chapter 005 #5 6. (p. 130) In a computer system, data and programs are stored as A. B. C. D. files. records. archives. annals. Files are used to store data and programs. Difficulty: Easy OLeary - Chapter 005 #6 7. (p. 131) In a network operating system, this computer coordinates all communication between the other computers. A. B. C. D. Client Server Terminal Mode The network server coordinates all communication between the other computers. Difficulty: Easy OLeary - Chapter 005 #7 8. (p. 131) Ralph travels extensively, and uses a PDA to access his official e-mails when he is not at the office. He also has a desktop at his workplace, which downloads a copy of these e-mails for his records. Identify the categories of operating systems in this example. A. B. C. D. Network and embedded Embedded and stand-alone Stand-alone and network Network, embedded, and stand-alone Embedded operating systems are used for handheld computers and smaller devices like PDAs. Standalone operating systems, also called desktop operating systems, control a single desktop or notebook computer. Difficulty: Hard OLeary - Chapter 005 #8 9. (p. 132) The operating system is often referred to as the software environment or A. B. C. D. network. platform. foot plate. desktop. The OS is often referred to as the software environment or platform. Difficulty: Easy OLeary - Chapter 005 #9 10. (p. 132) Most applications developed in the market are typically run on A. B. C. D. Macintosh. Netware. Linux. Windows. Because its market share is so large, more application programs are developed to run under Windows than any other operating system. Difficulty: Easy OLeary - Chapter 005 #10 11. (p. 133) Name a feature on a Mac which is an advanced search tool that can rapidly locate files, folders, and email messages. A. B. C. D. Tiger Spotlight Dashboard Leopard Spotlight can rapidly locate files, folders, e-mail messages, addresses, and much more. Difficulty: Easy OLeary - Chapter 005 #11 12. This feature of the Mac OS X allows Macintosh computers to run Windows. (p. 133) A. B. C. D. Utilities Spotlight Dashboard Boot Camp Some versions of Mac OS X include Boot Camp, which allows Macintosh computers to run both the Mac OS and the Windows operating system. Difficulty: Medium OLeary - Chapter 005 #12 13. To safely remove a program from your computer, you might want to use this type of utility. (p. 135) A. B. C. D. Backup program File compression program Troubleshooting program Uninstall program Uninstall programs allow you to safely and completely remove unneeded programs and related files. Difficulty: Hard OLeary - Chapter 005 #13 14. (p. 133) Identify which of the following statements is not true. A. Microsoft Windows is popular among 90 percent of the market. B. Windows 7 is the latest version of Windows. C. Mac OS is not popular since its features are hard to use. D. One of the latest versions of Mac OS is called Mac OS X. Mac OS is a powerful, easy-to-use operating system that is popular with professional graphic designers, desktop publishers, and many home users. Difficulty: Medium OLeary - Chapter 005 #14 15. This version of UNIX is receiving a lot of attention recently. (p. 133) A. Macintosh. B. Netware. C. Linux. D. Windows. There are a large number of different versions of UNIX. One receiving a great deal of attention today is Linux. Difficulty: Medium OLeary - Chapter 005 #15 16. Which of the following is a popular and powerful alternative to the Windows operating system? (p. 134) A. B. C. D. Linux Embedded OS Office UNIX Linux is one of the most popular and powerful alternatives to the Windows operating system. Difficulty: Medium OLeary - Chapter 005 #16 17. (p. 134) In a virtualized environment, this operating system runs on the physical machine. A. Guest B. Client C. Host D. Windows The operating system of the physical machine is known as the host operating system. Difficulty: Hard OLeary - Chapter 005 #17 18. (p. 131) Which of the following is not a popular desktop operating system? A. B. C. D. Windows 7 Windows CE Linux Max OS X Popular embedded operating systems include Windows CE and Windows XP Embedded. Difficulty: Medium OLeary - Chapter 005 #18 19. Apple computers use which operating system? (p. 133) A. B. C. D. Windows NetWare Linux Mac OS Apple computers use the Mac OS. Difficulty: Easy OLeary - Chapter 005 #19 20. (p. 135) The windows troubleshooting utility that identifies and eliminates nonessential files is called: A. Backup and Restore. B. Disk Defragmenter. C. Disk Cleanup. D. Norton Utilities. Disk Cleanup is a troubleshooting utility that identifies and eliminates nonessential files. Difficulty: Medium OLeary - Chapter 005 #20 21. (p. 135) After a period of time, a hard disk becomes highly A. B. C. D. fragmented. contiguous. sectored. disbursed. Hard disk becomes highly fragmented. Difficulty: Medium OLeary - Chapter 005 #21 22. (p. 135) Before sending a large file over the Internet, you might want to use one of these programs. A. B. C. D. Disk defragmenter Uninstaller Disk cleanup program File compression program File compression programs reduce the size of files so they require less storage space and can be sent more efficiently over the Internet. Difficulty: Hard OLeary - Chapter 005 #22 23. A computer can become infected with viruses in the following ways, except: (p. 138) A. B. C. D. by opening attachments to e-mail messages. by downloading software from the Internet. by downloading files from the Web. by creating a new folder on your computer. You can "catch" a computer virus many ways, including by opening attachments to e-mail messages and downloading software from the Internet. Difficulty: Easy OLeary - Chapter 005 #23 24. Which of these terms does not mean the same as the others? (p. 131) A. B. C. D. Stand-alone operating system Embedded operating system Desktop operating system Client operating system Embedded operating systems are used for handheld devices. The others are all terms for an operating system that runs on a single desktop or notebook computer. If the computer is part of a network, the desktop operating system is also called the client operating system. Difficulty: Hard OLeary - Chapter 005 #24 25. (p. 139) This type of program allows communication between a peripheral device, such as a mouse or printer, and the rest of the computer system. A. Client B. Virtual machine C. Device driver D. Server A device driver works with the operating system to allow communication between the peripheral device and the rest of the computer system. Difficulty: Medium OLeary - Chapter 005 #25 26. (p. 128) System software is a single program. FALSE Difficulty: Easy OLeary - Chapter 005 #26 27. (p. 128) System software cannot handle technical details without user intervention. FALSE Difficulty: Hard OLeary - Chapter 005 #27 28. Starting or restarting a computer is called tasking the system. (p. 130) FALSE Difficulty: Easy OLeary - Chapter 005 #28 29. (p. 129) Many older operating systems were originally developed using a GUI. FALSE Difficulty: Medium OLeary - Chapter 005 #29 30. (p. 131) In a network environment, the network server computer coordinates all communications between the other computers. TRUE Difficulty: Medium OLeary - Chapter 005 #30 31. (p. 131) A standard desktop computer comes with an embedded operating system. FALSE Difficulty: Easy OLeary - Chapter 005 #31 32. (p. 130) A folder cannot contain other folders. FALSE Difficulty: Easy OLeary - Chapter 005 #32 33. (p. 131) Smart phones generally include a network operating system. FALSE Difficulty: Easy OLeary - Chapter 005 #33 34. The most popular microcomputer operating system today with over 90 percent of the market is Mac OS. (p. 132) FALSE Difficulty: Easy OLeary - Chapter 005 #34 35. Linux is one of the most popular and powerful alternatives to the Windows operating system. (p. 133) TRUE Difficulty: Medium OLeary - Chapter 005 #35 36. The UNIX operating system was originally designed for PDAs. (p. 133) FALSE Difficulty: Medium OLeary - Chapter 005 #36 37. Apple computers generally use the Windows operating system. (p. 133) FALSE Difficulty: Easy OLeary - Chapter 005 #37 38. (p. 135) You can safely remove programs from your computer by using a backup program. FALSE Difficulty: Medium OLeary - Chapter 005 #38 39. (p. 135) Programs such as word processors are known as utilities. FALSE Difficulty: Medium OLeary - Chapter 005 #39 40. (p. 138) Running Disk Defragmenter does not improve system performance. FALSE Difficulty: Easy OLeary - Chapter 005 #40 41. (p. 135) On a disk, a track is a concentric ring, and each track is divided into wedge-shaped sections called sectors. TRUE Difficulty: Easy OLeary - Chapter 005 #41 42. (p. 138) You can "catch" a computer virus many ways. TRUE Difficulty: Medium OLeary - Chapter 005 #42 43. Utility suites come with one program only. (p. 138) FALSE Difficulty: Medium OLeary - Chapter 005 #43 44. (p. 139) For all devices, the appropriate drivers are automatically selected and installed when the device is first connected to the computer system. FALSE Difficulty: Hard OLeary - Chapter 005 #44 45. Windows Update automatically updates the device drivers on your computer. (p. 142) TRUE Difficulty: Hard OLeary - Chapter 005 #45 46. (p. 128) _____software consists of operating systems, utilities, device drivers, and language translators. System System software consists of four types of programs: operating systems, utilities, device drivers and language translators. Difficulty: Easy OLeary - Chapter 005 #46 47. (p. 128) A(n) _____converts the programming instructions into a language that the computer understands and processes. language translator Language translators convert the programming instructions written by programmers into a language that computers understand and process. Difficulty: Easy OLeary - Chapter 005 #47 48. (p. 129) The _____ system handles many of the technical details related to using a computer. operating An operating system is a collection of programs that handle many of the technical details related to using a computer. Difficulty: Easy OLeary - Chapter 005 #48 49. _____are graphic representations for a program or function. (p. 130) Icons Icons are graphic representations for a program, type of file, or function. Difficulty: Easy OLeary - Chapter 005 #49 50. (p. 131) Windows CE and Windows XP Embedded are both examples of _____operating system. embedded Popular embedded operating systems include Windows CE and Windows XP Embedded. Difficulty: Easy OLeary - Chapter 005 #50 51. _____operating systems are used to control and coordinate computers that are linked together. (p. 131) Network Network operating systems (NOS) are used to control and coordinate computers that are networked or linked together. Difficulty: Medium OLeary - Chapter 005 #51 52. Netware is an example of a(n) _____ operating system. (p. 131) network Popular network operating systems include Netware, Windows Server, and Linux. Difficulty: Medium OLeary - Chapter 005 #52 53. (p. 132) In a network, the desktop operating system is considered the_____ operating system. client In a network, the desktop operating system is referred to as the client operating system. Difficulty: Medium OLeary - Chapter 005 #53 54. (p. 133) _____was originally developed by a graduate student at the University of Helsinki, Linus Torvalds, in 1991. Linux Linux was originally developed by a graduate student at the University of Helsinki, Linus Torvalds, in 1991. Difficulty: Easy OLeary - Chapter 005 #54 55. (p. 133) _____is an operating system that was originally designed to run on minicomputers in network environments. UNIX The UNIX operating system was originally designed to run on minicomputers in network environments. Difficulty: Medium OLeary - Chapter 005 #55 56. (p. 134) _____ refers to the process whereby a single physical computer can support multiple operating systems. Virtualization There is a way in which a single physical computer can support multiple operating systems that operate independently. This approach is called virtualization. Difficulty: Medium OLeary - Chapter 005 #56 57. Troubleshooting or _____ programs recognize and correct problems. (p. 135) diagnostic Troubleshooting or diagnostic programs recognize and correct problems, ideally before they become serious. Difficulty: Easy OLeary - Chapter 005 #57 58. Disk Cleanup, Backup and Restore, and Disk Defragmenter are all examples of _____ programs. (p. 135) utility Utility programs are specialized programs designed to make computing easier. Difficulty: Medium OLeary - Chapter 005 #58 59. (p. 135) _____ programs reduce the size of files so they require less storage. File compression File compression programs reduce the size of files so they require less storage space and can be sent more efficiently over the Internet. Difficulty: Easy OLeary - Chapter 005 #59 60. (p. 135) This utility program eliminates unneeded files on your hard disk. Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup is a troubleshooting utility that identifies and eliminates nonessential files. Difficulty: Medium OLeary - Chapter 005 #60 61. (p. 138) Disk ______ is a utility program that reassembles file fragments and unused disk space to optimize operations. Defragmenter Disk Defragmenter is a utility program that locates and eliminates unnecessary fragments and rearranges files and unused disk space to optimize operations. Difficulty: Medium OLeary - Chapter 005 #61 62. (p. 139) Device _____are required to allow communication between the device and the rest of the computer system. drivers A device driver, or a driver, works with the operating system to allow communication between the device and the rest of the computer system. Difficulty: Easy OLeary - Chapter 005 #62 63. Windows makes it easy to update the drivers on your computer using ______. (p. 142) Windows Update Windows makes it easy to update the drivers on your computer using Windows Update. Difficulty: Easy OLeary - Chapter 005 #63 64. (p. 134) In a virtualized environment, the operating system of each virtual machine is known as the _____ operating system. guest The operating system of each virtual machine is known as the guest operating system. Difficulty: Hard OLeary - Chapter 005 #64 65. (p. 132) The version of Windows released after Windows Vista is called _____. Windows 7 Compared to the previous system, Windows Vista, Windows 7 provides several improvements. Difficulty: Easy OLeary - Chapter 005 #65 66. (p. 129) What are the three basic functions of an operating system? The purpose of an operating system is to coordinate a computer's resources, provide a user interface, and load and run applications. Difficulty: Easy OLeary - Chapter 005 #66 67. (p. 130) What are some of the common features that operating systems and application programs share? Operating systems have several features in common with application programs. Icons are graphic representations for a program or function. A pointer is controlled by a mouse and changes shape depending upon its current function. Windows are rectangular areas for displaying information and running programs. Menus provide a list of options or commands. Dialog boxes provide information or request input. Help provides online assistance for operating system functions and procedures. Difficulty: Medium OLeary - Chapter 005 #67 68. What does the statement "An Operating System's file system is set up like a filing cabinet" mean? (p. 130) Most operating systems store data and programs in a system of files and folders stored on a storage device (like your hard disk) – similar to how files and folders are stored in a filing cabinet. Files are used to store data and programs. Related files are stored within a folder, and for organizational purposes, a folder can contain other folders. Difficulty: Medium OLeary - Chapter 005 #68 69. Describe the three categories of operating systems. (p. 131) Embedded operating systems are used for handheld devices such as smart phones, cable and satellite television tuner boxes, video game systems, and other small electronics. Network operating systems are used to control and coordinate computers that are networked or linked together. Stand-alone operating systems, also called desktop operation systems, control a single desktop or laptop computer. Difficulty: Easy OLeary - Chapter 005 #69 70. (p. 132, 133) How are Windows and Macintosh operating systems similar? How are they different? Both Windows and Mac OS are popular desktop operating systems. Windows is more popular, with nearly 90 percent of the market. Windows operating systems are designed to run with Intel and Intelcompatible microprocessors. The Mac OS runs on Apple computers and is considered one of the most innovative operating systems. Some versions of Mac OS X include Boot Camp, which allows Macintosh computers to run both the Mac OS and the Windows operating system. Difficulty: Hard OLeary - Chapter 005 #70 71. What are Windows 7 improvements over Windows Vista? (p. 132) Windows 7 provides several improvements over Windows Vista, including improved handwriting recognition for tablet computers, a taskbar that features previews, large icons, and personalization features, and advanced searching capabilities for finding files and content on your computer. Difficulty: Medium OLeary - Chapter 005 #71 72. (p. 133) List some of the features of Mac OS X. One of the latest versions of the Macintosh operating system is Mac OS X. This operating system provides a wide array of powerful features including Spotlight and Dashboard Widgets. Spotlight is an advanced search tool that can rapidly locate files, folders, email messages, addresses, and much more. Dashboard Widgets are a collection of specialized programs that will constantly update and display information. Some versions of Mac OS X include Boot Camp, which allows Macintosh computers to run both the Mac OS and the Windows operating system. Difficulty: Medium OLeary - Chapter 005 #72 73. What are the five basic types of utility programs? (p. 135) The five basic types of utility programs are troubleshooting or diagnostic programs, antivirus programs, uninstall programs, backup programs, and file compression programs. Difficulty: Easy OLeary - Chapter 005 #73 74. (p. 135, 138) What does it mean if a disk is fragmented? How can you defragment it? Files are stored and organized on a disk according to tracks and sectors. The operating system tried to save a file on a single track across contiguous sectors. Often, however, this is not possible and the file has to be broken up, or fragmented, into small parts that are stored wherever space is available. Whenever a file is retrieved, it is reconstructed from the fragments. After a period of time, a hard disk becomes highly fragmented, slowing operations. You can defragment the drive by using the Windows utility Disk Defragmenter which locates and eliminates unnecessary fragments and rearranges files and unused disk space to optimize operations. Difficulty: Medium OLeary - Chapter 005 #74 75. (p. 139) You have hooked up your new printer. You have ensured that the connections are all correct, yet the printer is still not working. What is the most likely cause? What can you do to fix it? You probably have not yet installed the device drivers, which allow the printer and the computer to communicate. Difficulty: Hard OLeary - Chapter 005 #75