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Chapter 9
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- 1A cold boot generally is faster than a warm boot. a. True b. FalseB) False
- 2A multiuser operating system processes all tasks on a first-come, first-served basis. a. True b. FalseB) False
- 3Not all computer and mobile devices have an operating system. a. True b. FalseB) False
- 4In a multitasking operating system, ______ programs are running but not in use. a. inactive b. idle c. unopened d. backgroundD) Background
- 5A(n) ______ is a small program that tells the operating system how to communicate with a specific device. a. spooler b. app c. interpreter d. driverD) Driver
- 6You learn that by spooling documents to a(n) ______, the computer or mobile device can continue interpreting and executing instructions while the printer prints. a. external storage device b. buffer c. memory stick d. printer serverB) Buffer
- 7You learn that if you replace your printer with a new one, you will have to install a(n) ______ to your computer. a. spooler b. buffer c. driver d. print serverC) Driver
- 8What is the difference between sleep and hibernate mode? a- No difference -- they are the same. b- Hibernate mode is used with Apple computers and sleep for Windows. c- With sleep mode the computer is placed in a low-power state. d- Sleep mode is activated by pushing the power buttonC) With sleep mode the computer is placed in a low-power state.
- 9Which of the following is NOT true about command-line interfaces? a. A user types of 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.C) They give you less control to manage detailed settings than GUI.
- 10All the following are examples of desktop operating systems EXCEPT ______. a. Chrome OS b. Android c. UNIX d. LinuxB) Android
- 11A(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 deviceBuffer
- 12A(n) ______ system is set of programs that coordinate all the activities among computer or mobile device hardwareOperating
- 13The _____ is the core of an operating system.Kernel
- 14A(n) _____ is a private combination of characters associated with the username that allows access to certain computer, mobile device, or network resourcesPassword
- 15_____ mode saves any open documents and running programs or apps to an internal hard drive before removing power from the computer or deviceHibernate
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