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
