Understanding Operating Systems: Key Concepts Explained

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Explore fundamental concepts related to operating systems, such as application interaction, booting processes, system functions, and user control settings. Dive into topics like system interfaces, computer restart terminology, and desktop environment familiarity. Enhance your knowledge on how operating systems serve as a crucial bridge between users and computers.

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Windows 7

1-The application programs make use of the operating system by making requests for services through a defined ________. GUI ( Graphical User Interface) a) b) API ( Application Program Interface) c) SPI (system Program Interface) d) API (Arithmetic Program Interface)

2- Starting or restarting a computer is called ___________ the system. a) Warming b) Installing Booting d) Shutdown c)

3- The functions of Operating System : Communicator between the user and the computer a) b) Process Management c) Peripheral Management d) Memory Management e) All of the above

4- Starting a computer that has been turned off is called a _______ Booting a) b) Warm Boot c) Hot Boot d) Cold Boot

5-A _______ occurs when the computer is already on and you restart it without turning off the power. a) Warm Boot b) Cold Boot Booting d) Hot Boot c)

6 - This is controlled by a mouse and changes shape depending on its current function. a) Icon b) Pointer Windows d) Menu c)

7 - The operating system is often referred to as the Software environment or Platform . True a) b) False

8- You can set limits on the hours that your children can use the computer using Home group a) b) Action center c) Parental control d) Credential manager

9- When your computer is booted up and ready to use , the screen you see is called the desktop. True a) b) False

10 - ____________ contains a brief description of the item when you rest the mouse pointer on it. Jump list a) b) Taskbar c) Icon d) Tool Tip

11 Recycle bin on the desktop serves as a trash can. a) True b) False

12 -________ is a program that displays an image, animation or just a blank screen on a computer after no input has been received for a certain length of time. Screen saver a) b) Themes c) Wall Paper d) Desktop Slide Show

13 - Styles are called as Themes True a) b) False

14 - Screen resolution refers to the clarity of text and images on the screen. True a) b) False

15 - ____________feature in Windows 7 makes it easier to manage your files and folders. Window a) b) AERO Libraries d) Recycle Bin c)

16- Log off is a power saving state. a) True b) False

17-_______ is a basic text editing program commonly used to view or edit text files. Word Pad a) b) Paint c) Notepad d) Microsoft Word

18- _______ is a long horizontal bar at the bottom of your screen. Tool Bar a) b) Menu Bar c) Status Bar d) Task Bar

19- Quick launch Icons allow one click access to frequently used programs even when the desktop is not visible. True a) b) False

20- _______ indicates the tools that are automatically started when you turn on your computer and are running in the background. a) Notification area b) Taskbar Title bar d) Scroll bar c)

21- Clipboard is a temporary storage area for information that you have copied or moved from one place and plan to use somewhere else. True a) b) False

22-A folder within a folder is known as ______ a) Sub file b) Library c) Sub folder d) Directory

23 - Notepad is stored with the extension _______ .docx .xlxs .pptx .txt a) b) c) d)

24 - _________ is a central place to view alerts that can help keep windows running smoothly. Control Panel a) b) Action center c) Parental Control d) Taskbar settings

25- Folder system is also called as ______ Sub Folder a) b) Direction system Directory system d) File system c)

26- Troubleshooting or Diagnostic utility recognizes and corrects problems before they become serious. True a) b) False

27- _______ reduces the size of files for easy storage and transfer over the internet. a) Troubleshooting Utility b) Uninstall Utility Backup Utility d) File Compression Utility c)

28 - ______ makes copies of files to be used in the event of the original being lost. Troubleshooting utility a) b) Antivirus programs c) Uninstall Utility d) Backup Utility

29-_____ is a utility in Windows to free up disk space on a computers hard drive and improve system performance. a) Disk Cleanup b) Disk scheduler Disk defragmenter d) Disk allocator c)

30- _____ captures a screenshot of anything on your desktop, like a picture or a section of a webpage. a) Menu bar b) Snipping tool Pause screen d) Pause break c)

31 - In Windows 7 Sidebar contains mini programs called gadgets. a) True b) False

32 -AERO stands for a) Authentic,Effective,Reflective,Open b) Author, Effective, Reflective,Open Authentic,Effective,Reasoning,Open d) Authentic,Energetic,Reflective,Open c)

33 - Utility Softwares are also known as service programs. True a) b) False

34 - Windows 7 includes a new utility called the ________ that captures screen shots of the steps a user is taking. a) Problem Steps Recorder. b) Problem Steps Visualizer. c) Problem Creator. d) Graphics Input Devices.

35 - Several utility programs are combined into a single package knows as ____. Utility software a) b) Utility Suite c) Utility package d) Utility files

36 - _______lets you save user names and passwords, so that you can more easily logon on to Web sites, networked computers, and other resources automatically. Software Package a) b) Windows Action Manager c) Credential Manager d) Parental Control

37- ____ is rectangular areas for displaying information and running programs. a) Window b) Menu Dialog Boxes. d) Help c)

38 - Operating system is an example of a) Application software b) System Software Both a) & b) d) None c)

39- Which are the examples of Operating System. Windows a) b) Novell Netware c) Mac OS. d) UNIX e) Linux f) All of the above

40 - By using ___ we can select one or more choices amongst multiple options. a) Option Button b) Split button Checkboxes d) None c)

41- _________ can easily share documents, digital media files, and printers over a home network. a) HomeGroup. b) Home Net c) Windows live d) Home Gap e) None.

42 - The simplest way to increase the performance of your system is ___________. a) Tweak b) Trouble shooting c) Readyboost d) None

43- _________is a quick new way to resize open windows, simply by dragging them to the edges of your screen. AERO Peek a) b) Show desktop c) Aero Snap d) AERO Shake

44 -A single Blu-Ray disc can store a large amount of data equivalent to a single hard disk. True a) b) False

45 - Windows Live Home, Windows Live SkyDrive and Windows Live Groups are some examples of. a) Windows operating system b) Windows Live services c) Both (a) and (b) d) None

46 - Windows Flip 3D is a new way to resize windows. a) True. b) False.

47 File is an item that contains a collection of related information a) True b) False

48 - _________saves your open documents and programs to your hard disk and then turns off your computer. a) Hibernation b) Sleep Restart d) None c)