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A+ Ch09
Operating System Fundamentals
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Computer Science
12th Grade
01/12/2009

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Bootstrapping
Definition
the process of loading the OS into RAM
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POST
Definition
a series of tests that are performed everytime the system starts.
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Warm Boot
Definition
Restarting the computer from an "on" position.
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Cold Boot
Definition
Turning the computer on from an "off" position.
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Initialization
Definition
startup values stored in he ROM BIOS are moved into the system's programmable devices to make them functional.
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CHKDSK
Definition
hard disk checking utility that inspects the data on a disk for errors and corruption.
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DEFRAG
Definition
disk utility used to organize disjointed information on the drives into more efficient patterns to speed up the access and read times.
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DISKPART
Definition
Windows XP-based disk partitioning utility used to establish logical structures on a hard drive.
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EDIT
Definition
command-line utility opens the OS's default DOS text editor.
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MEM
Definition
command-line utility used to display the amount of system memory.
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MSCONFIG
Definition
utility used to isolate conflicting items in the startup process.
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HELP
Definition
brings up a list of commands available for command prompt use.
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IPCONFIG
Definition
command-line utility enable you to determine the current TCP/IP configuration of the local PC.
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PING
Definition
networking utility is used to verify network connections between computers.
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TRACERT
Definition
command-line utility used to provide route information for packets of information being sent across the network.
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