Multiple Choice
Identify the
letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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__________ refers to the process of powering on a computer system and loading the
operating system into memory. a. | POST | b. | Configuring | c. | Customizing | d. | Booting | | |
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After you power on a computer, and before the operating system is active, the
microprocessor executes a series of programs stored in the a. | POST. | b. | ROM BIOS. | c. | CMOS | d. | All of the above | | |
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The __________ routine checks to make sure that your computer contains the
components necessary for booting the computer and that these components are
functional.
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__________ driver is software used for managing a specific type of hardware component and is
essential for the proper functioning of your computer. a. | software | b. | boot | c. | system | d. | device | | |
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A(n) __________ system is a software product that manages the basic processes
within a computer. a. | process | b. | POST | c. | operating | d. | BIOS | | |
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When you print a document, operating systems use a process called __________ to
store the processed document in a temporary file on disk. a. | partitioning | b. | spooling | c. | loading | d. | listing | | |
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When you print a document, it is stored in a(n) __________ file, which is then
transmitted to the printer in the background, so you can continue to work in your
program. a. | queue | b. | partition | c. | spool | d. | index | | |
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RAM is __________, so it is important to periodically save data to
disk. a. | volatile | b. | spooled | c. | queued | d. | GUI | | |
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__________ stores programs that you open and documents you create or open, and
therefore provides a temporary workspace for you.
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Once your computer boots, the operating system displays a user
__________. a. | profile | b. | code | c. | interface | d. | spool | | |
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Disks may be subdivided into one or more __________to provide storage for
subdirectories and files. a. | tracks | b. | partitions | c. | sectors | d. | drives | | |
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Windows 95B included a new file system called __________ that maximized the use of
storage space on a hard disk. a. | FAT16 | b. | FAT32 | c. | NTFS | d. | FAT12 | | |
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Microsoft's newest Windows system architecture supports __________, the
simultaneous or concurrent use of more than one program. a. | multitasking | b. | multithreading | c. | task-switching | d. | threading | | |
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The processing of separate segments of program called within the same program is
called a. | multitasking. | b. | multithreading. | c. | task-switching. | d. | multiprocessing | | |
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__________ refers to the proper format for entering a command, including how to
spell the command, and whether the command uses required or optional parameters. a. | Grammar | b. | Diction | c. | Syntax | d. | Concatenation | | |
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The __________ command is used to clear the screen. a. | CLS | b. | CLEAR | c. | SCR | d. | SCREEN | | |
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When formatting a diskette, the operating system creates concentric recording
bands, called __________, around the inner circumference of the disk. a. | sectors | b. | tracks | c. | byte | d. | bits | | |
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The Help switch is __________.
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The __________ command is an internal command that closes the program that opened
the Command Prompt window.
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True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true
or false.
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The operating system cannot function without antivirus software.
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During booting, the operating system configures itself by loading the additional
software it needs to interact with the hardware and software on the computer.
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You cannot use a computer without an operating system.
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If
you are a network administrator, you need to know MS-DOS commands and how to work in a command line
environment under Windows so you can install, configure, and troubleshoot network
problems.
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The operating system prompt identifies the default drive and default
directory.
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25.
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When you enter a command, you can use uppercase, lowercase, or mixed case for the
command itself.
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