True or False: Without an operating system, your computer could not run application software.
True: without an operating system, your computer would be useless
Select all the functions of the operating system:
provide user interface
manage resources
run applications
icon
graphic representation for a program, type of file, or function
pointer
controlled by a mouse, trackpad, or touchscreen
window
rectangular area for displaying information and running programs
menu
provide a list of options or commands
gesture control
ability to control operations with finger movements, such as swiping, sliding and pinching
There are three different categories of operating systems used for different types of devices and include ______, network, and standalone.
embedded
Select all the Windows utilities
file history
disk cleanup
optimize drives
windows
most widely used microcomputer operating system and can run with a variety of different microporcessors
Mac OS
runs on Apple computeres
Unix
used by servers on the Web, mainframe computers and powerful microcomputers
Linux
a popular open source alternative to Windows
Documents, worksheets, programs, and presentations are all examples of _____.
files
diagnostic
recognizes and corresct problems
antivirus
guards your computer against damaging programs
backup
makes copies of files in case the original files are lost or damaged
file compression
reduces sizes of files so they require less storage
________ software controls where a program is stored in memory, how commands are converted so that the system unit can process them, and where files are saved.
system
_____ software controls where a word processing program is stored in memory, how commands are converted so that the system unit can process them, and where a completed document or file is saved.
system
System software is not a _______ ________. Rather it is:
single program
a collection or a system of programs that handle hundreds of technical details with little or no user intervention.
System software consists of 4 types of programs:
operating systems
utilities
device drivers
language translators
tab
divide menus into major activity areas
dialog box
provide information or request input
help
provide online assistance for operating system functions and procedures
Select all the categories of utility programs:
troubleshooting or diagnostic
antivirus
backup
file compression
______ is a powerful alternative to windows
Linux
____ extended on e of the UNIX versions. It was originally developed by a graduate student at the University of Helsinki in 1991. He allowed free distribution of the operating system code and encouraged others to modify it. This is called ________ _______
open source
Google's Chrome OS is based on _________
Linux
Select all the types of system software:
utilities
language translators
device drivers
operating systems
The place that provides access to computer resources allowing you to interact with the operating system's graphical user interface.
desktop
A ______ works with the operating system to allow communication between the device and the rest of the computer system.
driver
Each time the computer system is started, the operating system loads all of the _____ ______ into memory.
device drivers
Common names associated with someone who resolves common technical problems faced by computer users.
technical support specialist
help-desk technician
computer support specailist
Android
owned by Google and widely used in many of today's smartphones
iOS
used in iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
Windows Phone 8
owned by Microsoft and used in a variety of portable devices mainly for social networking and instant messaging
A ______ operating system is a type of embedded operating system used in smartphones and tablets.
mobile
utility suites
combine several programs into one package. Buying the package is less expensive than buying the programs separately.
select all the utility suites
BitDefender
Norton Utilities
Name all versions of Windows
7 & 8
The ______ utility program makes a copy of files to help protect you from the effects of a disk failure.
file history
File history
a utility program included with Windows 8 that make s a copy of all files that are in the libraries, contacts, and favorites and on the desktop. It helps protect you from the effects of a disk failure.
utilities
perform specific tasks related to managing computer resources
Use Windows Update to update the ____ on your computer.
drivers
In a graphical user interface a graphical representation for a program, file, or function is called a
icon
The means for a user to interact with application programs and computer hardware describes the _______.
user interface
______ convert programming instructions into a language that the computer can process.
language translators
Windows Update makes it easy to update the _____ on your computer.
drivers
The operating system is often called the software environment or software ______.
platform
Another name for stand-alone operating systems.
desktop operating systems - these are located on the computer's hard disk. Often desktop computers and laptops are part of a network. In these cases, the desktop OS works with the network's NOS to share and coordinate resources.
_____ operating systems are used to control and coordinate computers that are linked together.
Network
In a graphical user interface ____ divide menus into major activity areas.
tabs
People use ______ software to create documents.
application
Utility suites often provide programs that will protect your system from dangerous programs called computer ______
viruses
Embedded operating systems
Are entirely stored within a device. Ec: smartphones ,cable and satellite TV tuner boxes, video game systems, and other small electronics.
What is the most popular desktop operating system?
Windows
Coordinating memory, processing, storage and devices is an example of how the operating system _______.
manages resources
______ is an operating system feature that provides online assistance for operating system functions and procedures.
help
Which of the following Mac OS X operating systems would you se for better integration with cloud computing?
Mavericks
OS X Mountain Lion
released in 2012 and designed for desktops and laptops. Its user interface is very similar to the interface used with tis tablets and smartphones. The functionality of Mountain Lion is similar to Windows although it is generally regarded as easier to use.
OS X Mavericks
announced in 2013 and introduce several improvements including better power management for longer laptop battery life enhanced workflow options for multiple monitor setups and better integration with cloud computing.
The ______ mobile operating system was introduced in 2007 and is now owned by Google.
Android
When a file cannot be saved on a single track across contiguous sectors and has to be broken up into small parts it is said to be ______.
fragmented
track
a concentric ring. Each track is divided into wedge-shaped sections called sectors.
____ are specialized programs that allow particular input or output devices to communicate with the rest of the computer system.
...
operating systems
coordinate computer resources provide an interface between users and the computer, and run applications
The goal of the ______ utility program is to locate and eliminate unnecessary fragments and rearrange files and unused disk space.
disk defragmenter
Starting or restarting the computer is called ____ the system.
booting
What does disk cleanup do?
It is a troubleshooting utility that identifies and eliminates nonessential files. This frees up valuable disk space and improves system performances.
The _____ mobile operating system was originally developed in 2012 by Microsoft to support a variety of portable devices, including smartphones.
Windows Phone 8
_____ control is the ability to control operations with finger movements, such as swiping, sliding, and pinching.
gesture
A ____ boot is when you power on a computer that is off.
...
When a computer is running virtualization software, the operating system for each virtual machine is known as the ______.
guest operating system.
If your computer is frozen and you press a sequence of keys to restart it you have just performed a _____ boot
warm
An _____ operating system is one in which users can modify and further develop the code.
open source
A _____ boot occurs when the computer is already on and you restart it without turning off the power.
warm
Linux, windows server, and UNIX are all examples of ____ operating systems.
network
In a network operating system, this computer coordinates all communication between the other computers.
server
When a computer is running virtualization softwares, it is operating as though it were two or more separate and independent computers known as _____
virtual machines
A ____ uses graphical elements such as icons and windows to allow users to interact with application programs and computer hardware.
GUI
________ is an approach in which a single computer can support multiple operating systems that operate independently.
virtualization