Chapter 4 - System Software

Question 1

The windows troubleshooting utility that identifies and eliminates nonessential files is called

Answer 1

Disk cleanup

Question 2

Most operating systems include utilities to organize and view your hard drive usage to identify old or unused files. True or false.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

The operating system is often referred to as the software environment or software _______.

Answer 3

Platform

Question 4

What programs reduce the size of files so they require less storage space and can be sent more efficiently over the internet?

Answer 4

File compression

Question 5

Is system software a single program?

Answer 5

No

Question 6

Google Chrome OS integrates with web servers using cloud computing storage to run applications and to perform other functions. True or false.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

System software cannot handle technical details without user intervention. True or false.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

What is starting or restarting a computer called?

Answer 8

Booting the system

Question 9

What is often referred to as the software environment or software platform?

Answer 9

Operating system

Question 10

The most widely used personal computer operating system is ______.

Answer 10

Windows