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JeopardyStudy Guide – Week #3 – System Software

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Operating Systems - 100What do the following software packages have in common?

Microsoft WindowsMac OS XRed Hat Linux

a) They are commonly used Operating Systemsb) They are commonly used Applicationsc) They are commonly used Utilitiesd) None of the above

Operating Systems - 200What kind of Software is normally separated into two categories; Operating Systems and Utilities?

a) System Softwareb) Utilities softwarec) Applications softwared) None of the above

What software manages transferring data between memory and disks or rendering output onto a display device.

a) Utilities softwareb) Applications softwarec) Operating Systems softwared) None of the above

Operating Systems - 300

The ______ is the main source for the software that is responsible for the computer boot process.

a) RAMb) ROMc) Discd) Flash

Operating Systems - 400

The software that controls the MOUSE POINTING input device is called a driver.

Utilities & Drivers 100

True False

The software Program that helps your computer operate by performing functions (such as troubleshooting) not normally performed by the Operating System or Applications is the:

a) Utilityb) Driverc) Snippetd) Byte

Utilities & Drivers 200

Each peripheral device requires it’s own software _______.

a) Utilityb) Driverc) Snippetd) Byte

Utilities & Drivers 300

Troubleshooting software is referred to as a _______.

a) Utilityb) Driverc) Snippetd) Byte

Utilities & Drivers 400

Microsoft Word is referred to as ______________ software.

a) Operating Systemb) Utilityc) Applicationd) Boot

Application 100

Which of the following software is called Application software?

a) Spreadsheetb) Gamesc) Databased) All of the above

Application 200

Microsoft Office is a package of several Operating Systems.

Application 300

True False

Your mobile device (smartphone or Tablet) gains extra functionality by downloading additional Operating System software.

Application 400

True False

The Windows Operating system uses a capability called ____________ to access the folders and files.

a) Windows Explorerb) Windows Navigatorc) Internet Explorerd) Internet Navigator

Windows 100

The graphical user interface Operating System sold by Microsoft corporation is called Microsoft Windows.

Windows 200

True False

In Windows 8, many of the computer's settings are now found in a toolbar called the ___________.

a) Charms barb) Hot corner barc) Slider windowd) Ribbon bar

Windows 300

You'll navigate through Windows 8 on a laptop or a tablet by using features called____________ and ____________.

a) hot corners and swipingb) charms bar and scrollingc) both of the aboved) none of the above

Windows 400