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| What is meant by the term Plug and Play? |
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| The operating system that automatically configures new devices as you install or connect them |
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In some cases, the operating system for the network is a set of programs that are separate from the operating system on the client computers or mobile devices that access the network.
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In a multitasking operating system, ______ programs are running but not in use.
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| Which of the following is NOT true about network security? |
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| The operating system on a network does not record unsuccessful sign-in attempts. |
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| With a(n) ______ user interface, users interact with the software through ordinary, intuitive behavior such as touch, gesture, and voice. |
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Which of the following best defines the term cross-platform application?
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| An application that runs the same way on multiple operating systems |
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| The ______ process sends documents to be printed into a buffer instead of sending them immediately to the printer. |
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| ______ consists of one or more chips on the motherboard that hold items such as data and instructions while the processor interprets and executes them. |
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A performance monitor is a program that assesses and reports information about various computer resources and devices.
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| macOS is a UNIX-based operating system. |
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| The kernel is an example of a nonresident instruction. |
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You have been having issues with your printer, so you decide to learn more about how the printer works.
You learn that by spooling documents to a(n) ______, the computer or mobile device can continue interpreting and executing instructions while the printer prints. |
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| On devices running Windows (Mobile Edition), the ______ app provides a centralized location for coupons, credit cards, loyalty cards, and memberships. |
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Not all computer and mobile devices have an operating system.
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| Because of convergence, as well as the increased reliance on mobile devices for communications and productivity, the use and function of mobile and desktop operating systems are becoming more similar. |
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| What is the difference between sleep and hibernate mode? |
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| With sleep mode the computer is placed in a low-power state. |
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| Virtualization is the practice of sharing or pooling computing resources, such as servers or storage devices. |
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| What happens if your computer or mobile device uses up its available RAM? |
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| The operating system may use virtual memory. |
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| Many software makers provide free downloadable updates, sometimes called a(n) ______ to users who have registered and/or activated their software |
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| Linux is proprietary software. |
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| Which of the following is NOT true about command-line interfaces? |
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| They give you less control to manage detailed settings than a GUI. |
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| Power users often work with ______ because of its flexibility and capabilities. |
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| Two types of operating system user interfaces are graphical and ______. |
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| Experts recommend that you run multiple antivirus programs simultaneously. |
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| Which of the following best describes paging? |
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| The technique of swapping items between memory and storage |
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| The operating system sometimes is called the ______. |
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| A multiuser operating system processes all tasks on a first-come, first-served basis. |
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| Desktop operating systems sometimes are called ______ operating systems because they also work in conjunction with a server operating system. |
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| On computers running macOS, the ______ contains icons used to run apps, display minimized windows, and access documents. |
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Gracie is trying to decide between Windows or macOS for her new desktop computer. Since you have desktops that run both at home, she asks you for advice.
She asks you what types of program are Safari and Edge. You tell her that these are ______. |
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| If thrashing occurs, try to exit the program. If that does not work, try a warm boot and then a cold boot. |
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| The start-up process is similar for large and small computers and mobile devices. |
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| Operating systems on embedded computers use a multitasking operating system. |
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| A(n) ______ is a small program that tells the operating system how to communicate with a specific device. |
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You have been having issues with your printer, so you decide to learn more about how the printer works.
You learn that if you replace your printer with a new one, you will have to install a(n) ______ to your computer. |
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| In situations when a boot disk is required to restart a computer or device, the book disk is referred to as ______ media. |
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| When an operating system spends much of its time paging, it is said to be ______. |
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| Which of the following is NOT true about operating systems? |
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It is not possible to run more than one operating system on the same computer. |
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| Which of the following best defines what occurs when you partition a hard drive? |
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| The hard drive is divided into separate logical storage areas that appear as distinct drives. |
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| When you purchase a computer or mobile device, it usually has an operating system and other tools installed. |
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Gracie is trying to decide between Windows or macOS for her new desktop computer. Since you have desktops that run both at home, she asks you for advice.
When describing the macOS interface, you tell her that she can use the ______ to view, organize, and run apps. |
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| An operating system must be installed on a hard drive. It cannot run from a USB flash drive or other media. |
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| The term, PC, sometimes is used to describe a computer that runs on a Mac operating system |
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| All of the following are examples of desktop operating systems EXCEPT ______. |
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| A File ______ performs functions related to displaying and organizing files. |
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| A(n) ______ machine enables you to install a second operating system on a computer. |
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| ______ is a Linux-based operating system designed to work primarily with web apps. |
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| Ticket machines, ATMs, digital cameras, and robotics all use ______ operating systems. |
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| OneDrive is a cloud server from ______. |
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