Match the term on the left to its corresponding definition on the right

Replace
d
Windo Answer 1
Window s 7
ws
Vista
organiz
ation
into Answer 2
compact hierarchical menus
submen
us
operatin
g
system Answer 3
by Mac OS
Apple
Inc
choices
depend
on the
onscree Answer 4
n object context-sensitive menus
currentl
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selected
Answer 5
GUI
The Mac w as the first low -cost computer that had an operating system designed w ith a graphical user interface, know n as a ________

C Answer 6
A Window s PC's primary hard disk is usually given the letter ________

also
known Answer 7
as a directory
folder

You can use a file-management utility to see the location of a file or folder in a storage device's
hierarchy and view its pathname.
Select one:
True
False
Cross-platform software can be used on PCs and Macs.
Select one:
True
False
The operating system is responsible for authentication and authorization.
Select one:
True
False
High-level language falls between natural human language and precise human language.
Select one:
True
False
Languages such as C# and C++ are known as low-level languages.
Select one:
True
False
Most game machines and smart phones store their operating systems permanently in RAM.
Select one:
True
False
One of the things you can do you if a program freezes or your system crashes is reboot the
system.
Select one:
True
False
Formatting a disk prepares it for storing files.
Select one:
True
False
Java is a platform-neutral programming language that was developed by Sun Microsystems.
Select one:
True
False
 Three fundamental categories of software are compilers, software applications, and system
software.
Select one:
True
False
Restarting a computer is also known as rebooting.
Select one:
True
False
Formatting a disk removes any information stored on a disk.
Select one:
True
False

interface
MS-DOS used a command-line Answer that required the user to type commands that
the computer responded to.
utility
System software is a type of software that includes the operating system and Answer
programs.
pages
Virtual memory is broken into same-sized blocks called Answer .
intellectual
Legally, the definition of Answer property includes the results of intellectual activities in
the arts, science, and industry.
When you discover a problem or mistake within a software program, you have found
bug
a(n) Answer .
compatibility
refers to the usability of software based on the operating system and the computer
resources.
machine
At the most basic level, a computer processes software instructions in a native Answer
language.
Linux
is the best known example of open-source software.
Sharew are
is software that is initially free with eventual payment of a fee if the user chooses to
continue using the software.
Microsoft
MS-DOS stands for Answer Disk Operating System.
 hardw are
Interaction between the application and the Answer of a computer is handled by the
operating system.
fetch
The process of the CPU accessing an instruction of a program is known as Answer .
Authoriza
ensures that users have permission to perform a particular action on a multiuser
system.
The process of printing a term paper while entering data into a spreadsheet while also
multitasking
downloading clip art from the Internet is known as Answer .
To save a previously saved file to a different location or with a different name, you use
Save As
the Answer menu option.
Virtual
reality user interfaces create the illusion that the user is immersed in a world inside
the computer to some degree.
When the operating system requests an application program to be executed, it is temporarily
RAM
stored in memory, also known by the acronym Answer .
Safe
Rebooting a computer in Answer mode may allow a user the chance to diagnose any
software conflicts.
command
Microsoft Disk Operating System used a Answer -line interface.
management
A program that lets a user copy, move, and rename files is called a file-Answer utility.

is a function that may prevent the loss of information when an application freezes.
pathname
Every file and folder has a unique Answer , which describes the nesting of folders
containing it.
Mac
The current Macintosh operating system is called Answer OS X.
reboot
If a computer is locked up, you can force a Answer by holding down the power button
on your computer for a few seconds.

law has protected trade secrets.

software, also known as compiler software, makes programming easier and less error
prone.
patent
A(n) Answer protects mechanical inventions.
root
The main folder on the C drive, called the Answer directory, contains all the other files
and folders kept on the disk.
 Virtual
memory uses hard drive space when there isn't enough room in memory for data and
idle instructions.
Trademark
law protects symbols, pictures, and sounds used by a business to identify goods.
Specialized software such as medical billing, library cataloging, or auto parts purchasing, are
custom
applications known as vertical-market or Answer applications.
Chrome
Google Answer OS is a Linux-based OS designed for low-cost PCs, netbooks, and
tablet devices.
The multiuser operating system historically used by academic and government institutions
UNIX
is Answer .

Windows Answer is included with the operating system and allows you to see both the
contents of a folder and the location of the folder in the storage device's hierarchy.
copyright
laws protect forms of literature, songs, paintings, and photographs.
Machine language uses
Select one:
a. human instructions.
b. Java language.
c. English language codes.
d. numeric codes.
When a computer is turned on, where does it get the first instructions that it loads into RAM?
Select one:
a. from a CD
b. from RAM
c. from ROM
d. from the hard disk
All of the following are types of menus found in Windows, EXCEPT:
Select one:
a. graphical menus.
b. context-sensitive menus.
c. pop-up menus.
d. hierarchical menus.
This type of menu offers choices based on what object you have selected in a program:
Select one:
a. command line.
b. GUI.
c. context-sensitive menu.
d. iconic.
Typical computer programming languages used today include all of the following EXCEPT:
Select one:
a. Java.
b. Visual Basic.
c. C++.
d. machine language.
What handles communication between the CPU and the disk drive(s)?
Select one:
a. RAM
b. ROM
c. the CPU
d. the operating system
he ________ operating system used a command-line interface.
Select one:
a. Mac OS
b. Linux
c. MS-DOS
d. Windows
________ is when the operating system is loaded into RAM.
Select one:
a. Booting
b. Copying
c. Device driving
d. Multitasking
A compiler is
Select one:
a. the most common type of translator program.
b. physically located in the CPU.
c. English-like instructions.
d. the same thing as a device driver.
When reading a program, the CPU ________ instructions from the program.
Select one:
a. executes and opens
b. opens and reads
c. fetches and executes
d. runs and operates
What is the name of the operating system that is rarely found on personal computers or laptops
but is used in servers and high-end workstations?
Select one:
a. Windows
b. Mac OS
c. MS-DOS
d. UNIX
Errors in a software program are referred to as
Select one:
a. software omissions.
b. bugs.
c. viruses.
d. bad recipe.
Putting electronic marks on a disk as tracks and sectors is known as
Select one:
a. defragmenting.
b. copying.
c. formatting.
d. clustering.
A set of step-by-step procedures for accomplishing a task is known as a(n)
Select one:
a. software bug.
b. algorithm.
c. firmware program.
d. hardware program.
Software companies use several methods to stop ________ because programming is difficult
and software development is expensive.
Select one:
a. Web applications
b. public domain software
c. software piracy
d. volume licenses
When a programmer checks to see if a program functions correctly and then corrects errors, it is
known as
Select one:
a. default-error checking.
b. error-proofing a program.
c. de-erroring.
d. debugging.
________ is what allows a computer to function as a word processor, then a browser, and then
a spreadsheet.
Select one:
a. Hardware
b. Software
c. Drivers
d. Firmware
This software is responsible for the location of all programs and files in the computer's file
system:
Select one:
a. application software.
b. operating system.
c. virtual memory.
d. Web applications.
When the operating system concurrently executes many programs, it is called
Select one:
a. authentication.
b. multitasking.
c. BIOS instructions.
d. multithreading.
Some programs have features that a user may need to learn how to utilize. One way to learn
how to utilize features in software is
Select one:
a. service packs.
b. hardware.
c. tutorials.
d. compartments.
________ enable(s) users to control computers without having to think like programmers.
Select one:
a. Binary number systems
b. Software applications
c. CMOS
d. Hardware devices
According to ________ law, it is illegal to produce, distribute, or use technology that
circumvents digital rights management.
Select one:
a. groggy
b. write enhanced
c. copyright
d. copy protected
If the computer is on and the computer is running properly, the ________ must be active and
running.
Select one:
a. operating system
b. ROM
c. BIOS instructions
d. large array of utility programs
What is the most recent version of Windows?
Select one:
a. Windows 2000
b. Windows XP (salah)
c. Windows Vista (salah)
d. Windows 7
The program counter keeps track of
Select one:
a. the address of the result.
b. the next instruction.
c. the compiler code.
d. the address of the next instruction.
An application designed for a particular business is called
Select one:
a. a programming language.
b. open-source software.
c. a vertical-market application.
d. a compiler
Software that is free to everyone is known as
Select one:
a. shareware.
b. public-access software.
c. public domain software.
d. Microsoft Office.
All of the following are helpful ways to deal with software problems EXCEPT:
Select one:
a. install current updates.
b. restart the application.
c. replace the computer.
d. reboot the system.
Windows Phone ________ is a relatively new operating system for mobile phones.
Select one:
a. Vista
b. 7
c. XP
d. 2011
Compilers and translators are one form of
Select one:
a. RAM.
b. hardware.
c. software.
d. ROM.
Application compatibility is usually defined by these two items:
Select one:
a. RAM and ROM.
b. GUI and CMOS.
c. user interface and Internet connection.
d. operating system and hardware.
All of the following types of software can be legally copied and shared freely EXCEPT:
Select one:
a. public domain software.
b. open-source software.
c. copyrighted software.
d. Download.com
Common in today's software, ________ supplement(s) the help files that are available at the
user's request.
Select one:
a. help DVDs
b. printed manuals
c. online help
d. read Me files
The instruction execution cycle three-step rhythm is
Select one:
a. fetch the instruction, increment the program counter, and defer the specified task.
b. fetch the instruction, decode the compiler, and defer the specified task.
c. fetch the instruction, increment the program counter, and perform the specified task.
d. fetch the instruction, decode the compiler, and store the result on the hard drive.
Which software is free to use for a trial period, but requires some minimal payment after the trial
period?
Select one:
a. freeware
b. open-source software.
c. shareware
d. graphics program
The ________ driver functions as a behind-the-scenes intermediary whenever the user
requests that a document be printed on a printer.
Select one:
a. ROM
b. printer
c. device driver
d. Unix
For software to run optimally it must be ________ with hardware.
Select one:
a. compatible
b. co-authored
c. multitasking
d. shared
The three major categories of software defined by your textbook are
Select one:
a. system software, software applications, and hardware.
b. compilers and translator programs, software applications, and system software.
c. system software, software applications, and utility programs.
d. system software, software applications, and shareware.
The program that allows I/O devices to communicate with the computer is known as a(n)
Select one:
a. device driver.
b. operating system.
c. operating device file.
d. utility program.
GUI refers to
Select one:
a. graphical user interaction.
b. guaranteed user interface.
c. graphical user interface.
d. graphics utilized internally.
On multiuser systems, the ________ is responsible for authentication.
Select one:
a. operating system
b. compiler
c. user
d. large array of utility programs
Operating systems and utility programs are in a class of software known as
Select one:
a. system software.
b. BIOS software.
c. application software.
d. software suites.
Programs now resemble ________ much more than in the past.
Select one:
a. natural language
b. low-level language
c. compiler and translation software
d. machine language
For a program to be read by the CPU, it must be loaded into
Select one:
a. read-only memory (ROM).
b. the BIOS.
c. the hard disk.
d. memory or random access memory (RAM).
This software is the bridge between your application software and the computer's hardware:
Select one:
a. virtual memory.
b. operating system.
c. freeware.
d. virtual reality.
This allows multiple operating systems to exist as one machine:
Select one:
a. device drivers.
b. virtualization.
c. networked operating systems.
d. cross-platform applications.
A set of computer instructions designed to solve a specific problem is referred to as a
Select one:
a. device.
b. hardware concept.
c. program.
d. solution.
A campus or a mid-size company may purchase ________ so all users have legal access to the
software.
Select one:
a. simultaneous-user licenses
b. just one license and copy it to all machines
c. volume licenses
d. a standard software license
When a user purchases software, ________ is actually purchased.
Select one:
a. a license to use the software
b. an open agreement allowing the user to copy the software
c. digital rights management
d. a set-up of CDs, therefore, the software itself
Java is referred to as a(n)
Select one:
a. low-level language.
b. programming mid-level language.
c. high-level language.
d. hardware device driver.
Nearly all commercial software is
Select one:
a. shareware.
b. copyrighted.
c. free for copying.
d. trademarked.
When a computer is off, what is in RAM?
Select one:
a. nothing
b. the operating system
c. the BIOS
d. the software applications
Minor revisions in software are often reflected in the use of
Select one:
a. upgrade code letters.
b. whole numbers.
c. version letters.
d. decimal numbers.
A ________ file is a file allocated to noncontiguous clusters.
Select one:
a. fragmented.
b. scattered
c. tracked.
d. blocked
revisions.
Select one:
a. codes
b. version
c. decimal
d. whole (salah)
EULA stands for
Select one:
a. end-user license agreement.
b. environmental use licensing agreement.
c. end-use license arrangement.
d. employee-use legal arrangement.
These programs serve as tools for doing system maintenance and repairs that are not handled
by the operating system:
Select one:
a. user profile setters.
b. utility programs.
c. Windows Explorer.
d. Control Panel.