CSC 105 CHAPTER 3

Which of the following is NOT a type of menu? 1.drop-down 2.fly-out 3.push-up 4.pop-up

Menus and icons representing frequently used options and commands are displayed across the top of athe display window in an area known as the __________. taskbar toolbar function bar desktop

Software that helps users perform work on general-purpose tasks is called system software.

Software that allows application software to interact with a computer is called system software.

The basic operations of a computer are managed by the operating system.

While the operating system is running, the supervisor copies into memory nonresident programs to perform tasks that support application programs.

Print jobs are usually spooled into a buffer, where they wait in a queue to be printed.

Operating systems do NOT allow a user to create a copy of a file.

If a user runs two programs at the same time on a computer with one or two central processors, the user is taking advantage of multitasking.

Operating systems control access to the computer through usernames and passwords.

Application software is a basic component of system software used to support, enhance, or expand existing programs.

Device drivers are programs that help a computer control peripheral devices.

Programs that perform tasks related to the control and allocation of computer resources are utility programs.

What are the two types of software? application and design system and design design and graphics ✓ system and application

Software that allows the application software to interact with the computer is called __________. device driver application software ✓ system software utility program

Which of the following is NOT a basic component of system software? operating system device driver utility program ✓ human-computer interaction

The basic operations of a computer are managed by the __________. ✓ operating system device drivers utility programs application software

What is the principal component of system software in any computing system? device driver application software utility program ✓ operating system

The process of loading an operating system into a computer's memory is called __________. formatting ✓ booting time-sharing multiprogramming

If a user turns on a computer that is currently turned off, it is referred to as a __________. ✓ cold boot warm boot load boot quick boot

If a user restarts a computer that is already turned on, it is referred to as a __________. cold boot ✓ warm boot load boot quick boot

A __________ is a named collection of data or a program that exists in a computer's secondary storage. utility driver buffer ✓ file

The basic component of system software that controls peripherals is called a(n) __________. ✓ device driver application server language translator utility program

The basic component of system software that plays a supporting role—performing tasks related to the control, allocation, and maintenance of computer resources—is a(n) __________. operating system ✓ utility program device driver application server

Which of the following tasks is NOT performed by an operating system? file management task management security management word processing

User-interface features use _________ to facilitate a person's interaction with the computer. ✓ graphics systems software application software utilities

The user-controllable display screen that allows users to communicate with the computer is the __________. window frame desktop ✓ user interface

Keys found on the top or the left of the keyboard that are used to execute commands specific to the software being used are called __________. macros ✓ function keys templates arrows

A single keystroke or command, or a series of keystrokes or commands used to automatically issue a longer, predetermined series of keystrokes or commands is called a __________. template wizard cursor ✓ macro

The GUI function that provides a small box explaining an icon's purpose when the mouse pointer is rolled over the icon is called a(n) __________. menu option ✓ rollover pop-up menu

Small pictures that are used with GUIs to represent programs, data files, or procedures are called __________. ✓ icons menus desktops frames

Applications that are currently running within Microsoft Windows 7 are displayed at the bottom of the screen in an area called the __________. taskbar title bar toolbar desktop

With a GUI, files and application programs can be viewed within rectangular areas of the display screen called __________. windows desktops taskbars title bars

What is the particular type of processor model and operating system on which a computer is based called? platform area microcomputer minicomputer

Which of these is the original system produced by Microsoft? Windows Unix Linux DOS

Which of these operating systems runs only on Apple Macintosh computers? Windows Unix Mac OS DOS

Which of these is the most common operating system for desktop and portable computers? Windows Mac OS Linux DOS

Which of these operating systems is commonly used on mainframes, workstations, and servers? OS X Windows Unix DOS

Which of these is not a common mobile (smartphone) operating system? iOS Android Windows DOS

_________ software is copyrighted, mass-produced software that is offered for sale in stores or on the web to a variety of users. Custom Packaged Public-domain System

When a contract is signed by a software purchaser agreeing not to make copies of the software for resale or giving away, the purchaser is signing a(n) _________. copyright software license pact memorandum

Software that is not protected by copyright and may be duplicated by anyone is called __________. shareware public-domain software freeware groupware

Which of the following is NOT copyrighted? public domain software rentalware freeware shareware

Copyrighted software that is distributed free of charge is called __________. public-domain software shareware freeware groupware

Which of the following is NOT distributed free of charge? public domain software custom software freeware shareware

Productivity software includes all of these except __________. word processors spreadsheet programs database management programs tutorials

Users can pay a fee to have _________ software written to meet their needs. custom public-domain free shared

An instruction book or program that takes users through a prescribed series of steps to learn how to use a program is called (a) ________. help file tutorial productivity software groupware

A guide or reference manual that provides users with a narrative and graphical description of a program is called (a) _________. documentation tutorial report file

Data files are processed by _________ files. workbook program document extension

Data from another source that is converted into a format compatible with the program in which the user is currently working is called __________. exporting importing saving downloading

Transforming data into a format that can be used in another program and then transmitting it is called __________. exporting importing saving uploading

The user-controllable display screen that enables users to interact with a computer is called the user interface.

Computer keyboards have special-purpose keys that are used to enter, delete, and edit data and to execute commands.

A template is a single keystroke or command, or a series of keystrokes or commands, used to automatically issue a longer, predetermined series of keystrokes or commands.

A rollover feature provides a small box explaining an icon's function when the mouse pointer is rolled over the icon.

A GUI forces the user to use keystrokes to select icons and commands from menus.

The bar that is displayed across the top of a window that shows menus and icons representing frequently used options and commands is called a taskbar.

In Microsoft Windows, the graphic bar at the bottom of the screen, which shows the applications that are running, is a toolbar.

With a GUI, files and application programs can be viewed within rectangular areas of the screen called windows.

The user can generate a table of contents, an index, and a search feature by using the Help command.

An integrated circuit embodies what is called ________ technology.

The tiny piece of silicon that houses millions of microminiature electronic circuits is called a __________.

A _________ is a wireless, portable personal computer with a touch-screen interface.

The two digits used in the binary system are __________.

A byte represents ________.

A byte is made up of ________ bits

How many bytes make up a kilobyte?

One ________ equals about 768 pages of text.

1 billion bytes = a __________.

________ is the binary code most widely used on microcomputers

Every brand of computer has its own binary language, called __________.

A shelf or opening in a computer used for the installation of electronic equipment is called a __________.

The device that converts AC to DC to run the computer is called __________.

A(n) __________ protects a computer from being damaged by power spikes.

The motherboard is also called the ________ board.

________ are tiny electronic devices that act as on/off switches that process the on/off (1/0) bits used to represent data.

One billion cycles (ticks) of the system clock per second equal 1 __________.

One million cycles (ticks) of the system clock per second equal 1 __________.

A circuit is a closed path followed or capable of being followed by an electric current.

A tiny electrically operated switch that can turn on and off many millions of times per second is a microchip.

Every microprocessor has transistors, tiny electronic devices that act as on/off switches.

Integrated circuits are electronic circuits formed on a single chip.

Integrate circuits use solid-state technology, whereby electrons travel through solid material called silicon.

Silicon is found in clay and sand and is a semiconductor.

A semiconductor is a material whose electrical properties are intermediate between a good conductor of electricity and a nonconductor of electricity.

A microprocessor contains the miniaturized circuitry of a computer processor.

All data and instructions that go into a computer, are processed by it, and come out of it are represented as binary numbers signaling only two states: on and off.

"Bit" is short for binary digit.

A group of 3 bits is called a byte.