A cross-platform program is one that runs___________.
A. only on one operating system
B. differently on every operating system
C. the same on multiple operating systems
D. differently on one operating system
100
The BIOS executes a series of tests, collectively called the _______, which check the various system components including the buses, system clock, adapter cards, RAM chips, mouse, keyboard, and drives.
A. boot
B. preemption
C. POST
D. UNIX
100
With_______, users type and send short text messages on a smart phone or mobile device.
A. WMS
B. XMS
C. SMS
D. TMS
100
With an operating system,_______can include fixes to bugs, enhancements to security, modifications to device drivers, and the like.
A. automatic updates
B. disk defragmenters
C. multitaskers
D. file managers
100
A________is malware that copies itself repeatedly, for example, in memory or over a network, using up system resources and possibly shutting the system down.
A. Trojan Horse
B. malex
C. file compression utility
D. worm
200
The operating system that a computer uses sometimes is called the_____.
A. base
B. platform
C. index
D. boot system
200
A(n)_________computer is a computer that continues to operate when one of its components fails, ensuring that no data is lost.
A. failsafe
B. antivirus
C. immune
D. fault-tolerant
200
Groupware is a component of a broad concept called________,which includes network hardware and software that enables group members to communicate, manage projects, schedule meetings, and make group decisions.
A. public internet access
B. workgroup computing
C. Web services
D. short message service
200
The latest version of the Macintosh operating system, MAC______,is a multitasking operating system available only for computers.
A. Safari
B. OS IX
C. OS X
D. OS XI
200
A spyware_________is a program that detects and deletes spyware and other similar programs.
A. remover
B. purger
C. blocker
D. defender
300
During a cold boot on a personal computer, the POST (power-on self test) results are compared with data in a _____chip.
A. CMOS
B. UNIX
C. BIOS
D. SCSI
300
With________memory, the operating system allocates a portion of a storage medium, usually the hard disk, to function as additional RAM.
A. Virtual
B. performance
C. device
D. managed
300
Businesses are the primary users of ________because this technology provides a means for departments to communicate with each other, suppliers, vendors, and with clients.
A. groupware
B. Web services
C. global positioning systems
D. short message services
300
Linux is__________software,which means its code is provided for use, modification, and redistribution.
A. open source
B. client/server
C. upgradeable
D. multitasking
300
Compressed files, sometimes called___________.
A. ripped files, usually have a .rip extension
B. tipped files, usually have a .tip extension
C. slipped files, usually have a .slip extension
D. zipped files, usually have a .zip extension
400
The kernel is memory_________,which means it remains in memory while the computer is running.
A. resident
B. linked
C. based
D. indexed
400
The area of the hard disk used for virtual memory is called a(n)________file because it exchanges data, information, and instructions between memory and storage.
A. exchange
B. swap
C. drive
D. device
400
A(n)__________is a network that covers a large geographic area, such as a city, country, or the world, using a communications channel that combines many types of media.
A. local area network (LAN)
B. metropolitan area network (MAN)
C. wide area network (WAN)
D. variable area network (VAN)
400
Windows_________is a scaled-down Windows operating system (OS) designed for use on communications,entertainment, and computing devices with limited functionality.
A. UNIX
B. NetWare
C. Server 2008
D. Embedded CE
400
A file__________utility is a utility that transforms the contents of a file or data from one format to another.
A. compression
B. transformation
C. conversion
D. reformatting
500
The_________is firmware that contains a computer's startup instructions.
A. POST
B. BIOS
C. CMOS
D. DIOS
500
With virtual memory, the technique of swapping items between memory and storage, called________,is a time-consuming process for the computer.
A. logging
B. paging
C. spooling
D. booting
500
The design of computers, devices, and media in a network, sometimes called the________,is categorized as either client/server or peer-to-peer.
A. network topology
B. network architecture
C. network standard
D. network protocol
500
A(n)_________is a utility that removes a program, as well as any associated entries in the system files.
A. application remover
B. application purger
C. uninstaller
D. antiapp utility
500
A type of communications device that connects a communications channel to a sending or receiving device is called a ___________.