IT IN BUSINESS (TTS 1023)
Tutorial Chapter 3: System Software,Operating system and Utility Programs
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. ____ software, such as operating systems and utility programs, consists of the programs that control or maintain the operations of a computer and its devices.
a.
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System
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c.
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Management
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b.
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Application
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d.
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Program
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2. Two types of system software are ____.
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application software and utility programs
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c.
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operating systems and utility programs
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b.
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Web browsers and application software
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d.
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operating systems and Web browsers
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3. A(n) ____ system is a set of programs containing instructions that coordinate all the activities among computer hardware resources.
a.
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operating
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c.
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management
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b.
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disk-based
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d.
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platform
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4. A cross-platform program is one that runs ____.
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only on one operating system
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c.
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the same on multiple operating systems
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b.
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differently on every operating system
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d.
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differently on one operating system
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5. The operating system that a computer uses sometimes is called the ____.
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base
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c.
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index
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b.
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platform
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d.
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boot system
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6. With Windows, a warm boot can be performed by ____.
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pressing the power button on the computer
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b.
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clicking a button on the task bar, then a Start menu button, then a Lock menu button
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c.
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pressing the restart button on the computer
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d.
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all of the above
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7. During a cold boot on a personal computer, the POST (power-on self test) results are compared with data in a ____ chip.
a.
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CMOS
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c.
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BIOS
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b.
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UNIX
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d.
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SCSI
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8. ____ is the process of starting or restarting a computer.
a.
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Launching
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c.
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Booting
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b.
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Loading
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d.
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Keying
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9. The ____ is firmware that contains a computer’s startup instructions.
a.
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POST
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c.
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CMOS
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b.
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BIOS
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d.
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DIOS
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10. A file that shrinks the size of file(s) are called as
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compressed
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c.
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server
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b.
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indexed
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d.
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hosted
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11. Disc burning software usually also includes ____ editing capabilities.
a.
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photo
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c.
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video
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b.
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multimedia
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d.
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audio
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Software
4 Examples:
7 Examples:
Category 2: _______________
Category 3______________
5 Examples:
5 Examples:
System Software
Example:
Category 1: ________________
2. What is system software?
3. Differentiate between hibernates and sleep mode.
4. What is spyware and adware?
5. Define Operating System:
6. Filters are programs that remove or block certain items from being displayed. List 4 filters program and explain each of it.
ESSAY
1. Explain what virtual memory is and why it is important, making sure to explain the following key terms: swap file, page, and thrashing.
2. What functions do utility programs serve? Describe at least seven common utility programs.
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