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Exam 5: System Software: the Operating System, Utility Programs, and File Management

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Every computer has an operating system.

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The ________ is a group of programs that controls how your computer functions.

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When using Windows File Explorer, which view provides the most information at a glance?

When a computer is booted, the process called ________ checks the computer's components.

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

________is the feature that enables you to use a new device without first installing a device driver.

C:\ Windows\System32\drivers\etc\protocol is an example of a file ________.

All of the following are examples of network operating systems EXCEPT ________.

Android is an open source operating system for network servers.

The ________ is a Windows tool that enables you to capture all or a portion of a screen display.

The two major types of system software programs are utility programs and the ________.

Which of the following is a proprietary OS for desktop and laptop computers?

If your computer is thrashing, increase ________ to solve the problem.

An application programming interface (API) is ________.

A unique signal by a device to let the operating system know that it needs attention is called a(n) ________.

The fuel-injection system in a car engine uses a(n) ________.

Which of the following is the online storage system affiliated with a Microsoft account?

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

When using a Windows PC, ________ is the main tool for finding, viewing, and managing files.

Tracks on hard disk drives are broken down into pie shaped wedges called ________.