Chapter 5 Multiple Choice
1. Software that allows your computer to interact with the user, applications, and hardware is called
application software
word processor
system software
database software
2. In order for a computer to understand a program, it must be converted into machine language by a(n) _____ .
operating system
utility
device driver
language translator
3. "GUI stands for:
gnutella universal interface
graphic uninstall/install
graphical user interface
general utility interface
4. A(n) _____ boot occurs when a computer is restarted without turning off the power
cold
warm
direct
indirect
5. _____ is the most widely used operating system.
Windows
Mac OS
UNIX
Linux
6. This operating system is most popular with graphic designers and those who work in multimedia.
Windows Vista
Linux
Mac OS
UNIX
7. This operating system was originally designed to run on minicomputers used in a network environment.
Linux
UNIX
Windows
Mac OS
8. A concentric ring on a hard disk is referred to as a
track
sector
table
segment
9. These programs guard your computer against malicious programs that may invade your computer system.
file compression program
antivirus program
backup program
troubleshooting program
10. Every time the computer system is started, the operating system loads these into memory.
driver updates
device managers
device drivers
Windows updates