Operating Systems Chapter 4 Quiz

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When you add information to a word-processing document, what role does your operating system play?

False

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?

Platform

Which of the following operating systems includes a virtual assistant?

macOS Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following operating systems allows a user to add functionality and sell or give away their versions?

Linux Signup and view all the answers

An (blank) contains the instructions your computer or device needs to run programs and apps.

Executable file Signup and view all the answers

How is an executable file different from a data file?

Unlike a data file, you cannot open and read executable files. Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common type of volatile memory?

Random access memory (RAM) Signup and view all the answers

If several programs or apps are running simultaneously, your computer or device might use up its available (blank).

RAM Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms refers to the area of the hard drive used for virtual memory?

Data file Signup and view all the answers

During the boot process, what does the processor do after the computer circuits receive power?

It begins to run the bootstrap program Signup and view all the answers

The bootstrap program executes which of the following?

Tests that check components such as RAM and storage Signup and view all the answers

When does the boot process start?

When you turn on your computer Signup and view all the answers

Digital information processed into useful form is called?

Output Signup and view all the answers

Output methods include speakers, headphones, and interactive whiteboards.

True Signup and view all the answers

(Blank) are standard settings that control how the screen is set up and how a document looks when you first start typing.

Default settings Signup and view all the answers

If you delete a shortcut from your desktop, have you also deleted the original file?

False Signup and view all the answers

Sticky keys enable you to press keyboard shortcuts one key at a time instead of simultaneously.

True Signup and view all the answers

The Close button reduces a window so that it only appears as a button on the taskbar.

False Signup and view all the answers

On a desktop, the (blank) is the window you are currently using, and it appears in front of any other open windows.

Active window Signup and view all the answers

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?

Program window Signup and view all the answers

What would you need to install if you have an app that is incompatible with your current operating system?

A virtual machine Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following can you run to find and remove unnecessary files?

Disk cleanup utility Signup and view all the answers

A (n) is a small picture that represents a program, file, or hardware device.

Icon Signup and view all the answers

Compressing a file is also called the (blank).

Zipping Signup and view all the answers

If you have a file that has billions of bytes of data, then it would be measured in?

Gigabytes Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not an advantage of saving documents in the cloud?

You access the documents when you are offline Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an advantage to saving a file to a flash drive?

You can take it with you and then work on it on another computer Signup and view all the answers

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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Test your knowledge on the key concepts of operating systems with this Chapter 4 quiz. This set of flashcards covers essential definitions and roles of operating systems in document processing. Perfect for reinforcing your understanding and preparing for exams.