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When you add information to a word-processing document, what role does your operating system play?
When you add information to a word-processing document, what role does your operating system play?
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What role does your operating system play when you want to add information to a document?
What role does your operating system play when you want to add information to a document?
Saves your unsaved work to temporary storage
An operating system is called an?
An operating system is called an?
Platform
Which of the following operating systems includes a virtual assistant?
Which of the following operating systems includes a virtual assistant?
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Which of the following operating systems allows a user to add functionality and sell or give away their versions?
Which of the following operating systems allows a user to add functionality and sell or give away their versions?
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An (blank) contains the instructions your computer or device needs to run programs and apps.
An (blank) contains the instructions your computer or device needs to run programs and apps.
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How is an executable file different from a data file?
How is an executable file different from a data file?
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What is the most common type of volatile memory?
What is the most common type of volatile memory?
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If several programs or apps are running simultaneously, your computer or device might use up its available (blank).
If several programs or apps are running simultaneously, your computer or device might use up its available (blank).
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Which of the following terms refers to the area of the hard drive used for virtual memory?
Which of the following terms refers to the area of the hard drive used for virtual memory?
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During the boot process, what does the processor do after the computer circuits receive power?
During the boot process, what does the processor do after the computer circuits receive power?
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The bootstrap program executes which of the following?
The bootstrap program executes which of the following?
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When does the boot process start?
When does the boot process start?
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Digital information processed into useful form is called?
Digital information processed into useful form is called?
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Output methods include speakers, headphones, and interactive whiteboards.
Output methods include speakers, headphones, and interactive whiteboards.
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(Blank) are standard settings that control how the screen is set up and how a document looks when you first start typing.
(Blank) are standard settings that control how the screen is set up and how a document looks when you first start typing.
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If you delete a shortcut from your desktop, have you also deleted the original file?
If you delete a shortcut from your desktop, have you also deleted the original file?
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Sticky keys enable you to press keyboard shortcuts one key at a time instead of simultaneously.
Sticky keys enable you to press keyboard shortcuts one key at a time instead of simultaneously.
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The Close button reduces a window so that it only appears as a button on the taskbar.
The Close button reduces a window so that it only appears as a button on the taskbar.
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On a desktop, the (blank) is the window you are currently using, and it appears in front of any other open windows.
On a desktop, the (blank) is the window you are currently using, and it appears in front of any other open windows.
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What type of window are you opening when you click the Start button on the Windows desktop, and then click the name of an app?
What type of window are you opening when you click the Start button on the Windows desktop, and then click the name of an app?
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What would you need to install if you have an app that is incompatible with your current operating system?
What would you need to install if you have an app that is incompatible with your current operating system?
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Which of the following can you run to find and remove unnecessary files?
Which of the following can you run to find and remove unnecessary files?
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A (n) is a small picture that represents a program, file, or hardware device.
A (n) is a small picture that represents a program, file, or hardware device.
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Compressing a file is also called the (blank).
Compressing a file is also called the (blank).
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If you have a file that has billions of bytes of data, then it would be measured in?
If you have a file that has billions of bytes of data, then it would be measured in?
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Which of the following is not an advantage of saving documents in the cloud?
Which of the following is not an advantage of saving documents in the cloud?
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Which of the following is an advantage to saving a file to a flash drive?
Which of the following is an advantage to saving a file to a flash drive?
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Study Notes
Operating Systems and Their Functions
- The operating system plays a crucial role in saving unsaved work to temporary storage while adding information to a document.
- An operating system is also referred to as a platform.
- macOS is an operating system that includes a virtual assistant feature.
- Linux allows users to add functionality and distribute modified versions of the OS.
File Types
- An executable file contains the necessary instructions for running programs and apps, unlike a data file which can be easily opened and read.
- Data files are associated with the area of the hard drive used for virtual memory.
Memory
- Random Access Memory (RAM) is the most common type of volatile memory.
- If multiple programs are running, the device's available RAM may be fully utilized.
Boot Process
- The boot process begins upon powering on the computer when the processor runs the bootstrap program.
- The bootstrap program performs critical tests to check components like RAM and storage.
Output and Input
- Digital information that has been processed into a useful form is termed as output.
- Output methods include devices such as speakers, headphones, and interactive whiteboards.
User Interface
- Default settings are the preset configurations that dictate the initial appearance of the screen and documents.
- Deleting a shortcut from the desktop does not delete the original file, as shortcuts are pointers to files rather than the files themselves.
Keyboard Accessibility
- Sticky keys allow users to enter keyboard shortcuts by pressing keys one at a time rather than simultaneously.
Window Management
- The Close button does not minimize a window; instead, it closes the window entirely.
- The active window is the currently open window that appears in front of others.
Application Management
- Clicking the Start button and selecting an app opens a program window.
- A virtual machine is required to run applications that are incompatible with the current operating system.
File Maintenance
- A disk cleanup utility can be utilized to find and remove unnecessary files.
- Icons represent programs, files, or hardware devices with small pictures.
File Compression
- Compressing a file is commonly referred to as zipping.
- A file containing billions of bytes of data is measured in gigabytes.
Cloud Storage
- One disadvantage of saving documents in the cloud is that access is only available when connected to the Internet.
- A key advantage of using a flash drive is the portability, allowing users to work on files across different computers.
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