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A(n) ______ is the amount of data and program instructions that can be swapped at a given time.

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Siri and Cortana are examples of ______ recognition apps.

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______ is a Linux-based operating system designed to work primarily with web apps.


A) Windows Web
B) iOS
C) UNIX
D) Chrome OS

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COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is NOT true about command-line interfaces?


A) A user types keywords or abbreviations to enter data and instructions.
B) They require exact spelling, form, and punctuation.
C) They give you less control to manage detailed settings than a GUI.
D) The set of commands used to control actions is called the command language.

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______ consists of one or more chips on the motherboard that hold items such as data and instructions while the processor interprets and executes them.


A) ROM
B) RAM
C) Storage
D) The motherboard

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______ is a popular, multitasking UNIX-based operating system.

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A(n) ______ is a segment of memory or storage in which items are placed while waiting to be transferred from an input device or to an output device.

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COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following best defines what occurs when you partition a hard drive?


A) The hard drive is divided into separate logical storage areas that appear as distinct drives.
B) The hard drive resources are shared among multiple users and devices.
C) The hard drive operates as both a client and a server.
D) The hard drive is removed from the original computer or device and installed into another.

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______ compatible operating systems recognize and work with applications written for an earlier version of the operating system.

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Linux is proprietary software.

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Critical Thinking Questions Case 9-2 Gracie is trying to decide between Windows or macOS for her new desktop computer. Since you have desktops that run both at home, she asks you for advice. When describing the macOS interface, you tell her that she can use theΒ ______ to view, organize, and run apps.


A) Start menu
B) Launchpad
C) tiles
D) Dock

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Critical Thinking Questions Case 9-2 Gracie is trying to decide between Windows or macOS for her new desktop computer. Since you have desktops that run both at home, she asks you for advice. She asks you what types of program are Safari and Edge. You tell her that these are ______.


A) browsers
B) operating system version names
C) file managers
D) desktop themes

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Many software makers provide free downloadable updates, sometimes called a(n) ______ to users who have registered and/or activated their software.


A) service pack
B) debugger
C) secure deliverable
D) enhancement

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Operating systems that function as both desktop and server operating systems are called multipurpose operating systems.

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An operating system must be installed on a hard drive. It cannot run from a USB flash drive or other media.

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Because of convergence, as well as the increased reliance on mobile devices for communications and productivity, the use and function of mobile and desktop operating systems are becoming more similar.

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The ______ is the core of an operating system.

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Not all computer and mobile devices have an operating system.

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Experts recommend that you run multiple antivirus programs simultaneously.

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Operating systems on embedded computers use a multitasking operating system.

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