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Question 71

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Current versions of Windows support file names up to ____ characters long.

A) 125
B) 200
C) 255
D) unlimited

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A device used for backup whose capacity is limited based on space allocated to each user, and is fast and convenient is a(n) ____.

A) external hard disk
B) removable hard disk
C) network server
D) tape

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UNIX is rather unique because it is distributed along with its source code under the terms of a GPL (General Public License).

In the figure above, Music is an example of a ____.

File synchronization is typically used to backup all data files.

In the figure above, Reggae is an example of a ____.

An extension of .wav designates a ____ type of file.

A sequence of events that occurs between the time that you turn on a computer and the time that it is ready for you to issue commands is referred to as the boot process.

During the boot process, the operating system is totally loaded into the kernel.

Upward compatibility refers to the ability to work with products designed for prior-generation hardware or software.

Microsoft Windows' two major weaknesses are reliability and ____________________.

Using Microsoft Windows products, to select files and folders which are listed consecutively, ____.

A file is deleted when you hit the Delete key.

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 4-3 Cindy is trying to understand operating systems. You tell her you had a course in OS and you will be glad to answer any of her questions. You tell Cindy that the type of operating system that expects to deal with one set of input devices is a ____ operating system.

A(n) ____ backup makes a copy of only those files that were added or changed since your last backup.

Most personal computers are sold with preinstalled operating systems such as ____.

When creating a file, you must adhere to specific rules which are called file-naming ____________________.

Files are managed differently by the Macintosh operating system. Describe how file management takes place in the Mac.

A(n) ____________________ stores the files needed to recover data that's been wiped out by operator error, viruses, or hardware failures.