Exam COMP 156 Chapter 5Name___________________________________ TRUE/FALSE. Write 'T' if the statement is true and 'F' if the statement is false.

1)

Microsoft Word and Excel are examples of system software.

1)

_______

2)

All computers have operating systems.

2)

_______

3)

Some operating systems, such as those found in household appliances, do not require any user intervention.

3)

_______

4)

A multi-user operating system is also described as a network operating system.

4)

_______

5)

Cell phones use a single-user, multitask category of operating system.

5)

_______

6)

CMOS is a special kind of memory that uses a great deal of power.

6)

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7)

Safe Boot is a special diagnostic mode designed for troubleshooting errors that occur during the boot process.

7)

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_______

8)

In safe mode, only the essential devices of the system function.

8)

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9)

Tiled windows cannot be resized.

9)

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10)

Boot Camp is a utility that allows you to run Linux and OS X at the same time.

10)

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11)

OS is an open-source operating system.

11)

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12)

The Enterprise edition of Windows Vista is the suggested edition for gaming.

12)

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13)

The most recent version of the operating system is called OS 5.

13)

______

14)

You can download a version of Linux form the Internet for free.

14)

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15)

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Linux was developed from UNIX.

15)

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16)

The current version of the OS is open-source.

16)

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17)

You can legally download versions of Windows XP from the Internet for free.

17)

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18)

The type of processor in the computer dictates which operating system a desktop uses.

18)

______

19)

The combination of a computer's operating system and application software is referred to as the computer’s platform.

19)

______

20)

APIs create redundancies in software code.

20)

______

21)

With the Plug and Play standard, adding hardware to your computer becomes easier.

21)

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22)

A search folder physically rearranges your files to expedite the search process.

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22)

______

23)

OS X Leopard includes a backup utility called Time Capsule.

23)

______

24)

Windows Update is a utility for updating operating system software and works with various operating systems, including Linux.

24)

______

25)

You can use System Restore to restore your system's setting back to a specific date when everything was working properly.

25)

______

26)

When using Windows Vista, you should create a restore point before installing new software.

26)

______

27)

You can choose a Windows or Mac desktop display when you use the Linux operating system.

27)

______

28)

The open-source OS known as Mandravia Discovery 2007 is a version of Linux.

28)

______

29)

A solution to the problem that causes thrashing is to buy a new keyboard.

29)

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______

30)

The condition of excessive paging is called swapping.

30)

______

31)

RAM has limited capacity.

31)

______

32)

Windows Vista will run with 1 GB of RAM, but the system may be challenged by limited resources, especially with graphic-intensive programs.

32)

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33)

PnP stands for Plug and Play.

33)

______

34)

If you install a device that is not PnP, you will be prompted to install a driver.

34)

______

35)

Installing a device driver may sometimes cause system instability.

35)

______

36)

When your computer runs out of RAM, the operating system borrows space from the CPU.

36)

______

37)

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Tiling windows makes accessing two or more active windows more convenient.

37)

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38)

The Contrast Utility accessibility feature allows you to select a colour scheme setting in which you control the contrast between text and background.

38)

______

39)

The Windows Speech Recognition tool can be found in the Ease of Access folder.

39)

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MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.

40)

The operating system is __________ software.

40)

______ A)

utility

B)

application

C)

productivity

D)

system

41)

The __________ of the operating system is the features of the program that allow the user to communicate with the computer system.

41)

______ A)

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windows

B)

modem C)

interface

D)

network adapter card

42)

The __________ coordinates the flow of data and information through the computer system by coordinating the hardware, software, user interface, processor, and systems memory.

42)

______ A)

motherboard

B)

operating system C)

RAM

D)

application software

43)

Which of the following is an example of application software?

43)

______ A)

Mac OS

B)

Excel

C)

Linux

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D)

UNIX

44)

Personal desktop computers use a __________ operating system.

44)

______ A)

single-user, single-task

B)

single-user, multitask C)

real-time

D)

multi-user

45)

Real-time operating systems can be found in

45)

______ A)

cell phones.

B)

PDAs. C)

scientific instruments.

D)

personal desktop computers.

46)

Which of the following is a single-user, multitask operating system?

46)

______

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A)

Mac OS

B)

Symbian OS

C)

Palm OS

D)

MS-DOS

47)

Which of the following was the first widely used operating system installed in personal computers?

47)

______ A)

Linux

B)

MS-DOS C)

Microsoft Windows

D)

Symbian OS

48)

PDAs can perform

48)

______ A)

one task by multiple users at a time.

B)

many tasks by multiple users at a time. C)

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many tasks by a single user at a time.

D)

one task by one user at a time.

49)

__________ is the leading OS software for mobile phones or smartphones.

49)

______ A)

Palm OS

B)

MS-DOS

C)

Mac OS

D)

Symbian OS

50)

All of the following are multi-user operating systems EXCEPT

50)

______ A)

UNIX.

B)

Novell Netware. C)

Symbian OS.

D)

Windows Server 2008.

51)

All of the following are examples of single-user, single-task operating systems EXCEPT

51)

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______ A)

Palm OS.

B)

Packet PC. C)

Novell NetWare.

D)

Symbian OS.

52)

Some video games require a __________ operating system.

52)

______ A)

single-user, multitask

B)

multi-user C)

real-time

D)

single-user, single-task

53)

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

53)

______ A)

PDAs use real-time operating systems. B)

Palm OS is a multitask operating system. C)

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Desktop computers use multi-user operating systems. D)

All computers require an operating system.

54)

Which of the following operating systems is used to run large servers and networks?

54)

______ A)

UNIX

B)

Windows Me

C)

Symbian OS

D)

Mac OS

55)

All of the following are single-user, multitask operating systems EXCEPT

55)

______ A)

UNIX.

B)

Linux.

C)

Mac OS.

D)

Windows XP.

56)

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

56)

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______ A)

Apple is making Intel-based Macs. B)

Windows and Mac operating systems are interchangeable. C)

The type of hard drive determines the type of OS a computer can use. D)

The RAM capacity and processor define a computer's platform.

57)

Which of the following statements about Apple Mac OS is TRUE?

57)

______ A)

Mac systems are less expensive than Windows-based PCs. B)

Mac OS was the first OS to use a graphical user interface. C)

There are more software applications available for the Mac OS than for Windows-based PCs. D)

Mac OS can be used on Windows-based PCs.

58)

All of the following are examples of open-source software EXCEPT

58)

______ A)

Linux.

B)

Palm OS.

C)

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OpenOffice.

D)

MySQL.

59)

XO is the name of the computer being provided by the __________ project.

59)

______ A)

Computers for All

B)

IT Beta C)

DigiKid

D)

One Laptop per Child

60)

Because the operating system coordinates the flow of information, your textbook describes the OS as a

60)

______ A)

maid.

B)

traffic cop.

C)

janitor.

D)

secretary.

61)

When an operating system receives an interrupt from the printer and pauses the CPU, it is performing which of the following functions?

61)

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______ A)

memory management

B)

user management C)

software application coordination

D)

processor management

62)

Microsoft Windows and Mac OS use a __________ interface.

62)

______ A)

menu-driven

B)

virtual C)

graphical user

D)

command-driven

63)

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

63)

______ A)

Icons represent an object such as a software application, a file, or a folder. B)

A GUI is a command-driven interface. C)

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A GUI uses windows, which are rectangular boxes displayed on the screen. D)

A GUI uses menus, which are lists of commands that appear on the screen.

64)

What part of the boot process determines whether the peripheral devices are working properly?

64)

______ A)

BIOS

B)

CMOS

C)

POST

D)

ROM

65)

When your computer is in safe mode, you can use the __________ to view and change the properties of all devices attached to the computer.

65)

______ A)

POST utility

B)

Device Manager C)

Configuration utility

D)

Restore utility

66)

Which of the following is the first step in the boot process?

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66)

______ A)

Configuration and customization settings are checked. B)

The BIOS checks that all devices are in place. C)

The BIOS is activated by powering on the CPU. D)

The OS is loaded into RAM.

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67)

The __________ is a program that manages the data between the operating system and all input and output devices attached to the system.

67)

______ A)

POST

B)

Device Manager C)

BIOS

D)

Configuration Utility

68)

Which of the following is NOT a step in the boot process?

68)

______ A)

Configuration and customization settings are checked. B)

The antivirus program checks all files for viruses. C)

The operating system is loaded into RAM. D)

The BIOS is activated by powering on the CPU.

69)

The basic input/output system is stored on a __________ chip.

69)

______ A)

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RAM

B)

CPU

C)

ROM

D)

CMOS

70)

Which of the following is NOT a function of the operating system?

70)

______ A)

It manages the processor. B)

It provides a user interface. C)

It manages the removal of spyware. D)

It provides a way for software applications to work with the CPU.

71)

The minimum RAM requirement to run Windows Vista is

71)

______ A)

256 MB.

B)

4 GB.

C)

512 MB.

D)

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1 GB.

72)

Most computers sold for home use have between 1 and __________ GB of RAM.

72)

______ A)

4

B)

8

C)

3

D)

6

73)

During the virtual memory process, the operating system moves data to a temporary storage area on the hard drive called the __________ file.

73)

______ A)

virtual

B)

swap

C)

RAM

D)

memory

74)

Each device attached to your computer comes with a special program called a __________ that facilitates the communication between the device and the OS.

74)

______ A)

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device configurator

B)

device driver C)

translator

D)

communication utility

75)

Which of the following does NOT occur during the power-on self-test?

75)

______ A)

the BIOS is identified. B)

memory is tested. C)

the OS is moved into RAM. D)

the video card and video memory are tested.

76)

The __________ is the essential component of the operating system that remains in RAM when your computer is powered on.

76)

______ A)

core

B)

system file

C)

kernel

D)

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registry

77)

Customized settings such as desktop displays and mouse speed are recorded in

77)

______ A)

the registry.

B)

CMOS.

C)

BIOS.

D)

the kernel.

78)

All of the following are terms related to part of the boot process EXCEPT

78)

______ A)

ROM.

B)

USB.

C)

BIOS.

D)

RAM.

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79)

Arranging separate windows so they sit next to each other on the screen is called

79)

______ A)

cascading.

B)

tiling.

C)

flipping.

D)

scrolling.

80)

Windows Vista Flip 3D allows you to scroll through open windows by using

80)

______ A)

Ctrl+Page Dn.

B)

Alt+Tab.

C)

Ctrl+Tab.

D)

Alt+Page Dn.

81)

In Windows Vista, the pane on the right side of the desktop that organizes gadgets is called the

81)

______ A)

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window.

B)

task pane.

C)

ribbon.

D)

sidebar.

82)

The bars on the side and bottom of the screen that control which part of the screen is displayed are called

82)

______ A)

sidebars.

B)

arrows.

C)

scrollbars.

D)

toolbars.

83)

The location of a file is specified by its:

83)

______ A)

file type.

B)

file extension.

C)

file path.

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D)

file trail.

84)

The hard drive is represented as the

84)

______ A)

C drive.

B)

A drive.

C)

E drive.

D)

D drive.

85)

All of the following can be used in a Windows filename EXCEPT

85)

______ A)

*.

B)

#.

C)

%.

D)

$.

86)

In Windows, which character is used as a path separator?

86)

______

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A)

hyphen

B)

forward slash

C)

backslash

D)

colon

87)

C:\Documents\Spring 2007\CIS 101\Term Paper\Computer Technology is an example of a

87)

______ A)

file list.

B)

file trail.

C)

file path.

D)

file extension.

88)

In Windows, a file path starts with a

88)

______ A)

file name.

B)

folder.

C)

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drive.

D)

backslash.

89)

With Windows Explorer, you can perform all of the following file management actions EXCEPT

89)

______ A)

renaming files.

B)

opening files.

C)

copying files.

D)

editing files.

90)

The OS allows you to organize your files in a __________ structure.

90)

______ A)

tiled

B)

hierarchical

C)

linear

D)

tabbed

91)

Which of the following statements concerning the Windows Recycle Bin is TRUE?

91)

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______ A)

Files deleted from your flash drive reside in the Recycle Bin. B)

Once a file is moved to the Recycle Bin, the file is automatically and permanently deleted. C)

The Recycle Bin is a folder on the A drive. D)

You can restore files that have been moved to the Recycle Bin.

92)

If Microsoft Word 2007 is used to create a file, the file extension that is added automatically is

92)

______ A)

.docf.

B)

.docx.

C)

.docs.

D)

.doc.

93)

Which of the following is a Microsoft Access document?

93)

______ A)

inventory.accdb

B)

inventory.xlsx C)

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inventory.bmp

D)

inventory.wpd

94)

The most essential software in your computer system is the:

94)

______ A)

antivirus software.

B)

productivity software. C)

operating system software.

D)

security software.

95)

Which of the following is a file compression utility?

95)

______ A)

Disk Cleanup

B)

Windows Explorer C)

WinZip

D)

FAT

96)

Which of the following Windows utility programs arranges files on your hard drive in sequential order?

96)

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______ A)

Disk Defragmenter

B)

Task Manager C)

Disk Cleanup

D)

Error-checking

97)

Which of the following helps maintain system resources such as the hard drive?

97)

______ A)

utility programs

B)

application programming interfaces C)

productivity software

D)

application software

98)

The process of replacing repeated patterns of letters with a shorter placeholder is called

98)

______ A)

file reformatting.

B)

file compression. C)

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file optimization.

D)

file minimization.

99)

You can use the Windows __________ to make a duplicate copy of the data on your hard drive.

99)

______ A)

Task Manager

B)

System Restore

C)

Backup utility

D)

Explorer

100)

In Windows Vista, you can create __________ to reset your system in the case of a malfunction.

100)

_____ A)

a previously saved configuration

B)

restore points C)

backup flash drives

D)

back-up points

101)

OS X Leopard includes a backup utility called

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101)

_____ A)

Time Capsules.

B)

Time Machine.

C)

Auto Backup.

D)

System Restore.

102)

If you want to automatically defragment your hard drive every week, you can set a predetermined time using the

102)

_____ A)

Task Scheduler.

B)

Task Manager.

C)

Task Calendar.

D)

Task Mode.

MATCHING103)

Match the following terms to their meanings:

I. GUI A. Commands are chosen from menus displayed on screenII. menu-driven B. User interface for DOS operating systemIII. command-driven C. Means to interact with the computer IV. user interface D. Users can choose their own interfaceV. Linux E. User interface of Mac OS and Microsoft Windows

103)

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____________

104)

Match the following versions of Windows Vista to their descriptions:

I. Home Basic A. Can run on any platformII. Home Premium B. Similar to Windows XP ProfessionalIII. Business C. Advanced home media versionIV. Enterprise D. RSS support for easy access to podcasts and blogs;

used for high-end gamingV. Ultimate E. Low-level, budget version

104)

____________

105)

Match the following terms to their meanings:

I. clusters A. concentric circles on the hard driveII. tracks B. saves a fileIII. sectors C. 3.5 inches in diameter and stacked onto a spindleIV. platters D. pie-shaped wedges on the hard driveV. write to disk E. smallest segments within the sectors

105)

____________

106)

Match the following file types to their application:

I. .doc A. Microsoft PowerPointII. .docx B. Microsoft AccessIII. .xlsx C. Microsoft Word 2007IV. .accdb D. Microsoft Word 2003V. .pptx E. Microsoft Excel 2007

106)

____________

107)

Match the following computers or devices to their most common operating system:

I. mainframe A. Windows VistaII. desktop PC B. Novell NetWareIII. scientific instruments C. IBM OS/2IV. PDA D. Nucleus RTOSV. networks E. Palm OS

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107)

____________

108)

Match the following terms to their meanings.

I. RAM A. the process of swapping data between RAM andswap file

II. virtual memory B. temporary storage area on the hard driveIII. swap file C. the condition of excessive pagingIV. thrashing D. the computer's main temporary storage areaV. paging E. process of optimizing RAM storage by using hard

drive space

108)

____________

109)

Match the following terms to their meanings.

I. Task Manager A. brings system back to a previously stable stateII. System Restore B. arranges files on the hard drive in sequential orderIII. Disk Cleanup C. displays performance measures for processesIV. Disk Defragmenter D. checks the hard drive for damaged filesV. Error-checking E. removes unnecessary files from the hard drive

109)

____________

110)

Match the following terms to their meanings.

I. open-source A. Microsoft OSII. source code B. combination of processor and operating systemIII. Mac OS C. lines of instructional computer codeIV. platform D. a program that is freely available for developersV. Windows Vista E. Apple operating system

110)

____________

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111)

Match the following terms to their definitions:

I. BIOS A. process of checking if all peripherals are attached II. kernel B. contains all the settings and configurations used by OSIII. registry C. activated by powering on the CPUIV. POST D. loads the operating system into RAMV. boot process E. also called supervisor program

111)

____________

112)

Match the following terms to their meanings:

I. .pdf A. Web pageII. .rtf B. portable file formatIII. .jpg C. compressed fileIV. .html D. text file formatV. .zip E. picture file format

112)

____________

SHORT ANSWER. Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question.

113)

OS stands for __________.

113)

____________

114)

When using the Windows operating system, you can boot directly into safe mode by pressing the __________ during the boot process.

114)

____________

115)

System software includes the operating system and __________ programs.

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115)

____________

116)

Large corporations often use powerful computers called __________ to store, manage, and process data from thousands of users.

116)

____________

117)

Your first interaction with an operating system is the __________.

117)

____________

118)

A PDA uses a __________ category of operating system.

118)

____________

119)

Robotic cameras, fuel-injection systems, and many home appliances use the __________ category of operating system.

119)

____________

120)

RTOS stands for __________.

120)

____________

121)

Devices that perform regimented tasks or record precise results require a(n) __________ operating system.

121)

____________

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122)

Mac OS is an example of the __________ category of operating system.

122)

____________

123)

The newest operating system from Microsoft is Windows __________.

123)

____________

124)

The interface used by the Windows operating system is commonly referred to using the acronym __________.

124)

____________

125)

While your computer is turned on, the operating system is stored in __________.

125)

____________

126)

Computers on a network that manage network resources are called __________.

126)

____________

127)

In a GUI, the pictures that represent a software application or a folder are called __________.

127)

____________

128)

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__________ is the ability of the operating system to perform more than one task at a time.

128)

____________

129)

_________ occurs when the OS processes a higher priority task before a lower priority task.

129)

____________

130)

The process of swapping data between RAM and the hard drive's swap file is called __________.

130)

____________

131)

The minimum required amount of RAM to run the Windows Vista operating system is __________ .

131)

____________

132)

The process of swapping files out of the swap file back into RAM is known as __________.

132)

____________

133)

A computer's hardware devices and the operating system are able to communicate using a special program called a(n) __________.

133)

____________

134)

If a device driver update causes system instability, use the __________ feature to get rid of the driver and replace it with the last one used.

134)

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____________

135)

__________ facilitates the installation of hardware in PCs by including the driver the device needs in order to communicate with the OS.

135)

____________

136)

APIs help avoid __________ in software code.

136)

____________

137)

API stands for __________.

137)

____________

138)

Prototype sites and ongoing development are currently in place to create a portable or __________ OS.

138)

____________

139)

Using the same __________ in many different applications results in those applications having the same look.

139)

____________

140)

Once the __________ has completed, a computer is ready to accept commands and data.

140)

____________

141)

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The verification of a computer user's login name and password at the end of the boot process is called __________.

141)

____________

142)

During the boot process, the __________ is responsible for loading the OS from the hard drive into RAM.

142)

____________

143)

If Windows detects a problem during the boot process, it will add the __________ to the Windows Advanced Options menu.

143)

____________

144)

Windows __________ allows you to scroll through open windows by using the Alt+Tab keys.

144)

____________

145)

The ability to __________ windows makes accessing two or more active windows more convenient.

145)

____________

146)

When you upgrade to a new OS, there may be __________ issues with your existing software.

146)

____________

147)

In Windows Vista, weather information, calendar items, and calculators can be represented on your desktop by __________.

147)

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____________

148)

Files deleted from the hard drive are held in the __________.

148)

____________

149)

Files are stored in a hierarchical structure of __________ that includes files, folders, and drives.

149)

____________

150)

A(n) __________ utility removes redundancies in a file to reduce the file size.

150)

____________

151)

The A drive has traditionally been reserved for the __________ drive.

151)

____________

152)

The C drive is commonly referred to as the __________ directory.

152)

____________

153)

In Windows Vista, __________ is the main tool for finding, viewing, and managing files.

153)

____________

154)

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The left pane of Windows Vista Explorer is called the __________ pane.

154)

____________

155)

Scattered pieces of files on the hard drive can be regrouped into sequential order using the __________ utility.

155)

____________

156)

__________ is a group of multimedia APIs built into the Windows operating system that improves graphics and sounds when playing games.

156)

____________

157)

A utility called __________ is available with OS X Leopard and allows you to run Windows on a Mac while also being able to run OS X.

157)

____________

158)

Linux and __________ are often used as operating systems on supercomputers, mainframes, and servers.

158)

____________

159)

The __________ project has a goal of overcoming the digital divide and providing computer resources to everyone regardless of their financial means.

159)

____________

160)

Linux is __________ software, which means that developers may use or modify the underlying source code as they wish.

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160)

____________

161)

Apple offers backup hardware called __________ , designed to work with Time Machine and record your backup data.

161)

____________

162)

Every time you start a computer running Windows Vista, a snapshot or __________ is created.

162)

____________

163)

A __________ of your work protects your data in the event your hard disk fails or files are accidentally erased.

163)

____________

164)

The Windows utility program that removes unnecessary files from the hard drive is called __________.

164)

____________

165)

When your computer sits idle, an animated image called a(n) __________ can appear on the monitor.

165)

____________

166)

The Windows utility program that schedules programs to run automatically at certain times is called the __________.

166)

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____________

167)

Antivirus and security programs are examples of __________ programs.

167)

____________

168)

The lines of instructional code that make a program work are called __________.

168)

____________

169)

Windows Vista comes with a new __________, a centralized location for assistive technology.

169)

____________

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