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CAYF Chapter 4 Quiz
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CAYF Chapter 4 Quiz
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1
In virtual memory, programs and data are divided into fixed size units called ________.
swap
words
pages
drivers
2
Which of the following is TRUE about RAM?
It holds documents in progress.
All of the above.
It is located on the motherboard.
It holds all programs in use.
3
The open source operating system created to work on PCs is called ________.
Linux
Windows 10
Mac
Windows 7
4
___ includes the programs that provide the infrastructure and hardware control for a computer.
Application software
System software
Network software
Open source software
5
________ software protects a computer from viruses.
Application
Operating System
Utility
Antivirus
6
The first OS function is:
loading the applications.
starting the computer.
prompting the user for an ID and password.
scanning the hard disk for errors.
7
System software includes the operating system and the ________ utilities.
application
operating
system
driver
8
The __ consists of the actions that the OS uses most frequently, such as starting applications.
system utilities
BIOS
kernel
applications
9
Which of the following checks to see that the hardware is operating appropriately?
RAM
BIOS
POST
ROM
10
A utility program that contains instructions to make peripheral devices function correctly
driver.
standalone program.
peripheral OS.
specialized OS.
11
The BIOS:
is permanently written in the computer's RAM.
displays input and output information on a graphical screen.
equips computer with instructions needed for keyboard input
is temporarily written in the computer's ROM.
12
You should use a disk ________ program to reorganize data stored on a computer disk.
pages
defragmentation
driver
file
13
Icons are used in a(n) ________ user interface.
meno
graphical
command
application
14
The process of loading the OS to memory is which of the following?
Configuration
Installing
Authentication
Booting
15
The system utility that you would use to organize the data is called a(n) ________ manager.
pages
Windows
explorer
file
16
The set of programs designed to manage the resources of a computer is the:
boot strap set
operating system
utility set
resource manager
17
Virtual memory involves the use of a(n) _______ file on the hard disk to store copies of pages.
utility
swap
page
virtual
18
You should use an emergency or ________ disk if your computer fails to start normally.
cold
manager
boot
warm
19
Which of the following is the correct sequence for what happens when you turn on a computer?
BIOS, POST, OS, sys config, sys utilities, & authenticate
POST, BIOS, sys config, OS, system utilities, & authenticate
Authenticate, BIOS, POST, OS, sys config, & system utilities
BIOS, POST, sys config,OS, system utilities, & authenticate
20
Like a traffic officer, the computer's OS works at the intersection of:
application software, the user, and the computer's hardware.
the user and the computer's hardware.
application software and the user.
application software and the computer's hardware.
