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chapter 6 operating system
Operating System Features and Interfaces
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Computer Science
Undergraduate 1
06/17/2010

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Term
Operating System
Definition
Provides a consistent environment for other software to execute commands
Term
Application
Definition
Used to accomplish a particular task..is software that is written to supplement the commands available to a particular OS
Term
Version
Definition
A particular revision of a piece of software , normally described as a number, which tells you how new a product is in relation to other versions of the product.
Term
Source
Definition
The actual code that defines how a piece of software works
Term
Open Source
Definition
The operating system that can be examined and modified by users is known as _______ ________.
Term
Closed Source
Definition
when users can't modify or examine the code of a piece of software ..the software is categorized as _________ ______.
Term
Shell
Definition
A program that runs on top of the OS and allows the user to issue commands through a set of menus or some other graphical interface.
Term
Graphical User Interface a.k.a. a "GUI"
Definition
A method by which a person communicates with a computer .. They use a mouse,touchpad, or another mechanism (in addition to a keyboard) to interact with the computer to issue commands
Term
Network
Definition
Any group of computers that have a communication link between them. They also allow computers to share information and resources quickly and securely
Term
Cooperative Multitasking
Definition
A method that depends on the application itself to be responsible for using and then freeing access to the processor.
Term
Preemptive Multitasking
Definition
A method in which the OS allots each application a certain amount of processor time and then forcibly takes back control and gives another application or task access to the processor
Term
Multithreading
Definition
The ability of a single application to have multiple requests in to the processor at one time
Term
x86
Definition
is a phrase commonly used to refer to operating systems intended to run on the Intel processor
Term
x64
Definition
a phrase commonly used to denote operating systems that can run on 64-bit processors
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Virtual Memory
Definition
The method by which the Operating system uses space on a hard drive to supplement the RAM in the Machine
Term
Plug N Play aka "PnP"
Definition
The Standard in which allowed a technician to install a device or card into a machine and the OS would automatically recognize and configure itself to run the device.
Term
Legacy Devices
Definition
When Windows 95 came out many cards were not PnP compatible and were therefore referred to as _________ _________ .
Term
Windows Catalog
Definition
With the Release of Windows XP Microsoft expanded the idea of the "Hardware Compatibility List" to include software as well as hardware compatible with Windows .. What is this List now referred as?
Term
Pentium 233Mhz
64MB Ram
1.5GB of Hard Drive Space
Definition
Minimum requirements for Windows XP Professional. (Processor, Ram, HD Space)
Term
800 Mhz processor
512 MB Ram
15GB Free of HD space
Definition
Minimum requirements for Windows Vista
Term
Aero
Definition
is the graphical user interface and the default theme in most editions of Windows Vista and Windows 7, operating systems released by Microsoft.
Term
Theme
Definition
Using one of these customizes the look and feel of your OS by setting a particular look of icons, background picture , sound effects etc
Term
1) Start Menu
2) System Tray (systray)
Definition
The Taskbar contains 2 major items.. What are they?
Term
A Workgroup
Definition
Loosely associated computers, each of which is its own security authority.
Term
Domain
Domain Controller
Definition
A group of computers that is tightly connected or associated?

Has a single authority called a ________that manages security for all computers
Term
Driver Signing
Definition
A technique developed by Microsoft, first introduced in Windows 2000 which tags drivers so the user would know it was tested and passed/approved by Microsoft to work correctly.
Term
MMC
Microsoft Management Console
Definition
a front-end that you can run administrative tools in.
Term
F8
Definition
If you are starting your computer and wish to load the computer in safe mode, you will have to bring up a menu by hitting a key before Windows Boots..and then select Safe Mode What is the key you will have to press to get this menu?
Term
PAGEFILE.SYS
Definition
Located in the root directory of the drive which has the OS Files there is a file that is referred to as a swap file .. What is the name of the file and its extension?
Term
NTLDR
Definition
This file starts the loading of an OS on the computer.
Term
BOOT.INI
Definition
Holds information about which OS's are installed on the computer
Term
NTOSKRNL.EXE
Definition
The Windows OS kernel
Term
Answer: D
Definition
Multiple choice:

What is a Desktop?
a) The Top of the desk where the computer sits
b) A tool that keeps track of all the data on disk
c) Where all of a computer's memory is stored
d) The Virtual desk on which all of your other programs and utilities run
Term
Display Properties
Definition
The Screensaver can be changed in the ______ _______dialog box.
Term
Moving the mouse pointer to the top of the taskbar, pausing until the pointer turns into a double-headed arrow, and then clicking and then dragging
Definition
How can you increase the size of the Taskbar?
Term
Hidden,Read only, Archive, System
Definition
What are the attributes available to files on a FAT32 partition?
Term
b)Copy and move files
c)Change file attributes
Definition
Multiple Choice:

The Windows Explorer program can be used to do which of the following? (Choose all that apply)
a)Browse the Internet
b)Copy and move files
c)Change file attributes
d)Create backup jobs
Term
d)Permissions grouped together for easy assignment
Definition
Standard Permissions are ______.

a) The same as Special permissions
b)Only the Read, Write and Execute permissions
c)Permissions assigned to users but not to groups
d)Permissions grouped together for easy assignment
Term
b)System Control Panel

(Through the Performance tab)
Definition
Virtual memory is configured through which system tool?

a)Taskbar
b)System Control Panel
c)Memory Manager
d)Virtual Configuration
Term
Using the run command and typing in the name of the program
Definition
If a program doesn't have a shortcut on the desktop or in the Programs submenu, you can start it by ______.
Term
Open Task Manager, Select the appropriate task, and click end task
Definition
What can you do if a program is not responding to any commands and appears to be locked up?
Term
b)Recycle Bin
Definition
In Windows , a deleted file can be retrieved using which of the following?

a)My computer icon
b)Recycle Bin
c)Control Panel
d) Settings Panel
Term
d) Select start, Shutdown, choose shut down and turn off computer
Definition
To turn off a Windows 2000 machine, you should ________.
a) run the shut down (turn off) command at a command prompt
b)Turn off the switch and unplug the machine
c)Press CTRL+ALT+DEL
d) Select start, Shutdown, choose shut down and turn off computer
Term
a)Hardware
Definition
Which type of resource do you configure in Device Manager?

a)Hardware
b)Files and Folders
c)Applications
d)Memory
Term
Window's Backup Utility
Definition
To backup the files on your disks in Windows, which Windows program can you use?
Term
a)NTLDR
Definition
Which of the following files bootstraps Windows XP?

a)NTLDR
b)BOOT.INI
c)BOOTSTRAP.EXE
d)NTBOOTDD.SYS
Term
c)Active Partition
Definition
Which of the following partitions is specifically the partition from which the OS boots?

a)Primary Partition
b)Extended Partition
c)Active Partition
d)Logical Partition
Term
b)HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Definition
Which of the following Registry hives contains information about the computer's hardware?

a)HKEY_CURRENT_MACHINE
b)HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
c)HKEY_MACHINE
d)HKEY_RESOURCES
Term
255 characters
Definition
Within windows 2000, what is the maximum length of a filename?
Term
a)Disk Defragmenter
Definition
Which of the following utilities will rearrange the files on your hard drive to occupy contiguous chunks of space?

a)Disk Defragmenter
b)Windows Explorer
c)Scandisk
d)Windows Backup
Term
a)Disk Defragmenter
Definition
Which of the following utilities will rearrange the files on your hard drive to occupy contiguous chunks of space?

a)Disk Defragmenter
b)Windows Explorer
c)Scandisk
d)Windows Backup
Term
DXDIAG
Definition
What tool allows you to test DirectX functionality?
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