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51. Which of the following is not a function of the operating system?

A. manage resources

B. Internet access

C. provide a user interface

D. load and run applications

Answer» B. Internet access


discuss

52. The items that a computer can use in its functioning are collectively called its

A. resources

B. stuff

C. capital

Answer» A. resources

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52. The items that a computer can use in its functioning are collectively called its

D. properties

Answer» A. resources
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53. Programs that coordinate all of the computer’s resources including memory, processing, storage,
and devices such as printers are collectively referred to as

A. language translators

B. resources

C. applications

D. interfaces

Answer» B. resources
discuss

54. __________ refers to a computer’s ability to run more than one application at the same time.

A. serial computing

B. operating system

C. parallel computing

D. multitasking

Answer» D. multitasking
discuss

55. “GUI” stands for

A. Gnutella Universal Interface

B. Graphic Uninstall/Install

C. Graphical User Interface

D. General Utility Interface

Answer» C. Graphical User Interface


discuss

56. Starting or restarting a computer is called

A. booting the system

B. firing the system

Answer» A. booting the system


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56. Starting or restarting a computer is called

C. tasking the system

D. restoring the system

Answer» A. booting the system


discuss

57. 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

Answer» C. warm boot


discuss

58. In a computer system, data and programs are stored as

A. files

B. records

C. archives

D. annals

Answer» A. files
discuss

59. In a computer system, related files are generally stored in the same

A. track

B. table

C. folder

D. wallet

Answer» C. folder
discuss

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60. An embedded operating system would most likely be found in a

A. desktop computer

B. server

C. Web site

D. PDA

Answer» D. PDA
discuss

61. Which of the following is an operating system that would most likely be found on a handheld
computer?

A. Windows XP

B. Windows NT

C. Windows 2000

D. Windows CE

Answer» D. Windows CE
discuss

62. To connect several computers together, one generally needs to be running a(n) __________
operating system.

A. network

B. Internet

C. stand-alone

D. embedded

Answer» A. network
discuss

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63. Popular network operating systems include all of the following except

A. NetWare

B. Windows NT Server

C. Windows XP Server

D. Microsoft DOS

Answer» D. Microsoft DOS


discuss

64. Windows and Macintosh are generally considered to be __________ operating systems.

A. network

B. stand-alone

C. embedded

D. DOS

Answer» B. stand-alone
discuss

65. Operating systems that are owned and licensed by a corporation are called

A. proprietary operating systems

B. server operating systems

C. client operating systems

D. stand-alone operating systems

Answer» A. proprietary operating systems


discuss

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66. The objective of these operating systems is to encourage individuals to use, improve, and modify
the programs.

A. proprietary

B. freeware

C. shareware

D. non-proprietary

Answer» D. non-proprietary
discuss

67. This operating system is an example of an open source program.

A. Linux

B. Windows XP

C. Macintosh

D. UNIX

Answer» A. Linux
discuss

68. The most popular microcomputer operating system in use today is

A. Microsoft Windows

B. Linux

C. UNIX

D. Macintosh

Answer» A. Microsoft Windows


discuss

69. The latest version of Microsoft’s popular operating system is called

A. Windows ME

B. Windows 2000 Professional

C. Windows XP

D. Windows NT Workstation

Answer» C. Windows XP
discuss

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70. The first operating system developed that used GUI’s was by

A. Microsoft

B. Linux

C. Macintosh

D. Bell labs

Answer» C. Macintosh
discuss

71. The latest version of the Macintosh operating system is

A. Mac OS IX

B. Mac OS IXX

C. Mac OS V

D. Mac OS X

Answer» D. Mac OS X
discuss

72. Apple computers use which operating system?

A. Windows

B. Be O/S

C. Linux

D. Macintosh

Answer» D. Macintosh
discuss

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73. The Macintosh tool for organizing files is called

A. Dock

B. Sherlock

C. Aqua

D. Sandbox

Answer» A. Dock
discuss

74. If you were trying to locate a lost file on your Macintosh, which application would you use?

A. Dock

B. Sherlock

C. Aqua

D. DiskCheck

Answer» B. Sherlock
discuss

75. This operating system was originally designed to run on minicomputers used in a network
environment.

A. Linux

B. UNIX

C. Windows

D. Mac OS

Answer» B. UNIX
discuss

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76. Which of the following is the latest “flavor” of the UNIX operating system?

A. Penguix

B. Manimal

C. Torvalix

D. Linux

Answer» D. Linux
discuss

77. Which of the following is an example of non-proprietary software?

A. Windows

B. Macintosh

C. Linux

D. MS Office 2000

Answer» C. Linux
discuss

78. This open source software is free and available from many sources.

A. Windows

B. Macintosh

C. Linux

D. NetWare

Answer» C. Linux
discuss

79. Which of the following is NOT one of the alternatives to the Windows operating system?

A. UNIX

B. Macintosh

C. NetWare

D. Linux

Answer» C. NetWare
discuss

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80. What is the name of a utility that protects your computer against downloading malicious code?

A. file compression program

B. antivirus program

C. backup program

D. troubleshooting program

Answer» B. antivirus program


discuss

81. To safely remove a program from your computer, you might want to use what type of utility?

A. backup program

B. file compression program

C. troubleshooting program

D. uninstall program

Answer» D. uninstall program


discuss

82. Which of the following is a type of utility used to reduce the size of files to increase the amount
of available disk space?

A. file compression program

B. troubleshooting program

C. antivirus program

D. uninstall program

Answer» A. file compression program


discuss

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83. A utility that makes copies of files in case the originals are lost or destroyed is called a(n)

A. troubleshooting program

B. uninstall program

C. backup program

D. antivirus program

Answer» C. backup program


discuss

84. Which of the following Windows utilities will erase unneeded files?

A. Backup or Restore Wizard

B. Disk Cleanup

C. Disk Defragmenter

D. All of the above

Answer» B. Disk Cleanup


discuss

85. A concentric ring on a disk is referred to as a

A. track

B. sector

C. table

D. segment

Answer» A. track
discuss

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86. When files are broken up into small parts on a disk they are said to be

A. fragmented

B. contiguous

C. sectored

D. disbursed

Answer» A. fragmented
discuss

87. A collection of utility programs bundled and sold together is called a(n)

A. application suite

B. operating system

C. utility suite

D. system file

Answer» C. utility suite


discuss

88. In order for a peripheral to operate correctly, its __________ must be installed.

A. device driver

B. user interface

C. Internet connection

D. none of the above

Answer» A. device driver


discuss

89. Which one of the following would not be considered as a well-known utility suite?

A. Windows XP

B. eSafe Desktop

C. McAfee Office

D. Norton SystemWorks

Answer» A. Windows XP
discuss

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90. You can use what utility to update all of your device drivers at the same time?

A. Driver Update

B. Device Manager

C. Driver Verification Service (DVS)

D. Windows Update

Answer» D. Windows Update


discuss

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