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| The MCP is the software "control center" of modern computer systems. |
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| The operating system is the first program loaded into memory when the computer starts (boots). |
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| When power is turned on, the CPU begins executing the instructions stored in the CMOS chip. |
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| An OS can reside on a ROM chip. |
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| Applications cannot be designed to run on multiple platforms. |
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| Clients are computers that are used to service many different users. |
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| Every multipurpose device with a CPU must also have an OS. |
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| DOS and Linuz use a graphical user interface |
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| The Windows operating system no longer provides a command-line interface. |
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| In Windows you can view running processes by pressing Ctrl + Alt + Delete to open Task Manager and then clicking the Processes tab to display information on all running processes. |
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| Von Neumann architecture supports the parallel execution of instructions. |
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| The parts of a computer system, such as the CPU, memory, keyboard, monitor, and network adapter, function at different speeds. |
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| I/O devices will always work correctly from the basic installation in the environment in which they're installed. |
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| Plug and Play was intended to create a computer with hardware and software that worked together to configure devices and assign resources automatically, making hardware changes and additions easier. |
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| Deadlock issues are always resolved without the intervention of the operating system. |
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| Operating systems are responsible for protectign memory and other resources. |
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| Files can be viewed as leaves (nodes) on a tree structure. |
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| You can practice DOS commands by opening DOS command window in Windows. |
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| Linux commands have what are called command-line switches (sometimes called parameters or flags), used in the format:ls -lrt |
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| Windows and Linux use the fdisk command to partition hard drives. |
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| Formatting can be used to place a copy of the OS on the disk so that it can be used as a boot disk. |
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| You cannot create child folders inside user-created folders. |
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| The parent-child structure has nearly unlimited depth. |
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| In general, folder names must start with a letter and can include additional numbers or letters and some special characters, up to a maximum length of 255 characters. |
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| Command-line OSs such as Linux allow recovering folders and files after they have been deleted. |
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| Interface programs that allow a computer to interact with peripheral devices are called ___. |
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| The ___ is the core of the OS. |
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| The OS running on a computer is often called its ___ and is typically tied to a particular CPU. |
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Coordinated execution of a process, using 2 or more CPUs at the same time is known as ___.
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| A ___ operating system is an OS designed to provide strong network services. |
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| ___ is a primary function of an operating system. |
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| DOS and Linux use a(n) ___-line interface and are sometimes called console operating systems. |
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| A small program running on a computer is known as a ___. |
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| ___ was designed to accomodate multiple users and multiple tasks. |
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| Time ___ is a method of allocating fixed time units to running processes so that it appears to users that all processes are running simultaneously. |
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| When an interrupt occurs, the CPU stops what it's doing and goes to a program in memory called a(n) ___ handler. |
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| A rare situation in which processes are waiting for each other for use of resources is known as ___. |
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| All programs and processes running on a computer are stored in ___. |
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| OSs allow you to organize files into structures called folders or ___. |
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| ____ are an area of a hard disk reserved to hold files of a particular OS type. |
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| In Linux, entering ___ command gives you the manual pages with information on the command you specify. |
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| In Linux, to exit manual pages, simply type "___". |
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| The process of ___ arranges the disk surface into addressable areas and sets up the basic directory tree structure on the disk. |
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| The ___ command enables Linux to partition a disk drive. |
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| In Windows ___, you can browse the tree structures of your devices. |
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| In Windows, deleted files and folders reside in the ___ Bin folder until it is emptied. |
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| ____ are symbols that are used to match any character and are used in selecting files or directories. |
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| Wildcard specifications are case sensitive in ___. |
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| Partitioning, ___ , and creating folders are done to prepare the drive to recieve files. |
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| Moving files is similar to ___ files. |
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