In this kind of memory, the operating system allocates a portion of a storage medium, usually the hard disk or a USB flash drive, to function as additional RAM. What kind of memory is this?
-managed
-virtual
-device
-performance
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virtual
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Which of the following consists of one or more chips on the motherboard that hold items such as data and instructions while the processor interprets and executes them?
-RAM
-POST
-ROM
-BIOS
answer
RAM
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The operating system that a computer uses sometimes is called which of the following?
-boot system
-platform
-base
-index
answer
platform
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As illustrated in the accompanying figure, which of the following processes sends documents to a buffer instead of sending them immediately to the printer?
-queuing
-spooling
-buffering
-spoofing
answer
spooling
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What job title is used for the person who uses the server operating system to add and remove users, install software, and administer network security?
-server operator
-network administrator
-resource manager
-system engineer
answer
network administrator
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You have just written a new app to intercept documents from the operating system that are to be printed and place them in the queue. What is this app called?
-printer task handler
-job manager
-page interceptor
-print spooler
answer
print spooler
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Which of the following is NOT a desktop operating system?
-OS X
-Chrome OS
-Google Android
-Windows
answer
Google Android
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You want to clear the memory on your mobile device. Which of the following is sufficient?
-warm boot
-new boot
-cold boot
-soft boot
answer
warm boot
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Which of the following is an open source operating system?
-Linux
-UNIX
-DOS
-Solaris
answer
Linux
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Which of the following is NOT a wireless Internet connection?
-Wi-Fi
-mobile broadband
-satellite
-DSL
answer
DSL
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What is the term for the area of the hard disk used for virtual memory?
-a swap file
-a page
-a partition
-the cloud
answer
a swap file
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What term is sometimes used to describe a computer that runs a Windows operating system?
-PC
-ePC
-winPC
-xPC
answer
PC
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Embedded computers and some mobile devices often use which of the following kinds of operating system?
-multiuser
-single user/multitasking
-multiprocessing
-single user/single tasking
answer
single user/single tasking
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What is the definition of open source software?
-software that resides on a network server
-its code is provided for use, modification, and redistribution
-a multitasking operating system
-proprietary software that is licensed for free
answer
its code is provided for use, modification, and redistribution
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Which of the following are shortcuts to an app or other content in Windows?
-tiles
-keys
-applets
-servlets
answer
tiles
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With which of the following do users interact with menus and visual images such as icons, buttons, and other objects to issue commands?
-menu-driven interface
-command-line interface
-performance-monitor interface
-graphical user interface (GUI)
answer
graphical user interface (GUI)
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A piece of software you use is privately owned and limited to a specific vendor. What is the term for this kind of software?
-incompatible
-locked
-vendor-specific
-proprietary
answer
proprietary
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What is another term for the operating system a computer uses?
-system utility
-file manager
-application
-platform
answer
platform
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You want an open source, Linux-based mobile operating system for a new smartphone your company is developing. Which of the following will you use?
-iOS
-Windows Phone
-Blackberry OS
-Android
answer
Android
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Which file and disk management tool attempts to locate a file on your computer or mobile device based on specified criteria?
-Seeker
-Locator
-Search
-Find
answer
Search
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Which of the following terms refer to an operation that the processor manages, one example of which is sending data to the printer as shown in the accompanying figure?
-spool
-buffer
-task
-event
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task
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You are using a technology to enable two devices to share contacts when they touch. What is the name for this technology?
-DDF
-NLC
-AFD
-NFC
answer
NFC
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Which of the following statements is not true about user interfaces?
-A user interface controls how you enter data and instructions.
-GUI operating systems use menus and visual images such as buttons.
-A user interface instructs the computer how to display information on the screen.
-Most computers today use a command-line interface.
answer
Most computers today use a command-line interface.
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What does the booting process do?
-starts or restarts the computer
-shuts down the computer
-starts the computer in safe mode
-sends the computer to idle mode
answer
starts or restarts the computer
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Which of the following is NOT a name of an Android release?
-Gingerbread
-Key Lime Pie
-Blackberry
-Ice Cream Sandwich
answer
Blackberry
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Which of the following is least likely to be the reason for an automatic update?
-modifying device drivers
-enhancing security
-improving functionality
-providing decryption
answer
providing decryption
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Which of the following is a proprietary mobile operating system specifically made for Apple's mobile devices?
-iOS
-Blackberry
-Android
-Mozilla
answer
iOS
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Which of the following is a set of programs containing instructions that coordinate all the activities among computer hardware resources?
-operating system
-management system
-disk-based system
-platform system
answer
operating system
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You want to remove a program from your computer. What do you use?
-Uninstaller
-Defragmenter
-File Compression
-Backup and Restore
answer
Uninstaller
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The kernel remains in memory while the computer is running. In this way, the kernel is said to be which of the following?
-memory resident
-memory linked
-memory indexed
-memory based
answer
memory resident
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