quiz2 Flashcards
Windows cleaners maintain the _____ for more effective system operation.
registry
Users of iPods and iPhones are well acquainted with the process of _____ files.
synchronizing
Through the use of _____, one physical server can run several server operating systems.
virtual serving
When you combine a system’s hardware configuration and operating system, it is sometimes called the computer’s _____.
platform
A _____ provides content that is accessible on the World Wide Web.
web server
A popular term used to identify devices such as the iPad is _____.
tablet PC
An advantage of _____ software is its ability to run more than one operating system on a computer.
virtual machine (VM)
Cloud computing is not possible without _____.
an internet connection
Linux is _____ software, which means users can manipulate the source code to customize their operating system to their needs.
open source
A Kindle eBook reader is an example of a(n) _____ computer.
Special purpose
Performing a system _____ utility rearranges your files on disk in an orderly fashion, resulting in faster access.
defragmentation
When a smart phone goes into _____ mode, pressing a button immediately turns it back on.
sleep
The largest servers are called _____ servers.
mainframe
The large tower case that houses a desktop PC’s circuit boards is known as the _____.
system unit
The most powerful type of computer is a _____.
supercomputer
The purpose of the ____ is to store the boot process instructions for the computer to start up.
BIOS
Which of the following uses the New Technology File System (NTFS) for organizing and managing files?
Windows 8
The ____ operating system provides the technological foundation of the Mac OS X.
UNIX
A cell phone’s ____ operating system is not released to users and developers.
proprietary
A(n) ____ operating system is required to perform a command within a certain time frame.
real time
Typing the word DEL on a prompt line to remove unwanted files on your computer is an example of using a ____ user interface.
command based
A unique feature of ____ is that users can easily add enhancements to the operating system.
Linux
