Choose the answer that best applies

1. Software that allows your computer to interact with the user, applications, and hardware is called

   1.   ?    application software
   2.   ?    word processor
   3.   ?    system software
   4.   ?    database software

2. Also known as a service program, this type of program performs specific tasks related to managing computer resources.

   1.   ?    utility
   2.   ?    operating system
   3.   ?    language translator
   4.   ?    device driver

3. Which of the following is not an example of an operating system?

   1.   ?    Windows
   2.   ?    Adobe
   3.   ?    Mac OS
   4.   ?    Linux

4. This type of boot occurs when the computer is already on, and you restart it without turning off the power.

   1.   ?    generic boot
   2.   ?    live boot
   3.   ?    warm boot
   4.   ?    cold boot

5. The operating system is often referred to as the software environment or

   1.   ?    network
   2.   ?    platform
   3.   ?    foot plate
   4.   ?    desktop

6. The objective of these operating systems is to encourage individuals to use, improve, and modify the programs.

   1.   ?    proprietary
   2.   ?    freeware
   3.   ?    shareware
   4.   ?    non-proprietary

7. Which of the following is the latest “flavor” of the UNIX operating system?

   1.   ?    Penguix
   2.   ?    Manimal
   3.   ?    Torvalix
   4.   ?    Linux

8. To safely remove a program from your computer, you might want to use this type of utility.

   1.   ?    backup program
   2.   ?    file compression program
   3.   ?    troubleshooting program
   4.   ?    uninstall program

9. Which of the following is a type of utility used to reduce the size of files to increase the amount of available disk space?

   1.   ?    file compression program
   2.   ?    troubleshooting program
   3.   ?    antivirus program
   4.   ?    uninstall program

10. A concentric ring on a hard disk is referred to as a

    1.   ?    track
    2.   ?    sector
    3.   ?    table
    4.   ?    segment