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ITC module 5

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consists of the programs that control or maintain the operations of the computer and its Devices   System software  
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is a set of programs containing instructions that work together to coordinate all the activities among computer hardware resources   operating system (OS)  
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The process of starting or restarting a computer is called   booting  
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it is turning on a computer that has been powered off completely   Cold Boot  
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it is Using the operating system to restart a computer   Warm Boot  
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How a PC boots (True or False) Step 1: The power supply sends a signal to the components in the system unit   TRUE  
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How a PC boots (True or False) Step 2: The processor finds the ROM chip(s) that contains the BIOS (basic input/output system)   TRUE  
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How a PC boots (True or False) Step 3: The BIOS performs the POST (power-on self test), which checks components, such as the mouse, keyboard, and adapter cards.   TRUE  
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How a PC boots (True or False) Step 4: The results of the POST are compared with data in a CMOS chip.   TRUE  
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How a PC boots (True or False) Step 5: The BIOS may look for the system files on a USB flash drive or on an optical disc drive or may look directly on drive C (hard disk)   TRUE  
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How a PC boots (True or False) Step 6: The system files and the kernel of the operating system load into memory (RAM) from storage (i.e., hard disk)   TRUE  
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How a PC boots (True or False) Step 7: The operating system loads configuration information, may request user information, starts several background processes, and displays the desktop on the screen.   TRUE  
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A ______ is the drive from which your computer starts   BOOT DRIVE  
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You can ____ from a boot disk   BOOT  
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A ______ contains a few system files that will start the computer   RECOVERY DISK  
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An operating system includes various_____options   SHUT DOWN  
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______ saves any open documents and programs to RAM, turns off all unneeded functions, and then places the computer in a low power state   SLEEP MODE  
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______ saves any open documents and programs to a hard disk before removing power from the computer   HIBERNATE  
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A _____ controls how you enter data and instructions and how information is displayed on the screen.   USER INTERFACE  
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With a ________, you interact with menus and visual Image   GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE (GUI)  
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With a _______, a user uses the keyboard to enter data and instructions   COMMAN-LINE INTERFACE  
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How an operating system ______directly affects your productivity   HANDLES PROGRAMS  
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______ optimizes the use of RAM.   MEMORY MANAGEMENT  
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______- is a portion of a storage medium functioning as additional RAM   VIRTUAL MEMORY  
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The operating system determines the order in which tasks are processed (_______)   TASK SCHEDULINF  
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A _____ is a small pam that tells the operating system how torogr communicate with a specific device   DRIVER  
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_______automatically configures new devices as you install them   PLUG AND PLAY  
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______ typically provide a means to establish Internet Connections   OPERATING SYSTEM  
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A ________ is a program that assesses and reports information about various computer resources and devices.   PERFORMANCE MONITOR  
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_______automatically provides updates to the program, especially the operating system.   AUTOMATIC UPDATE  
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A ________ uses the server operating system to: • Add and remove users, computers, and other devices • Install software and administer network security • Some operating systems are designed to work with a server on a network   NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR  
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A _______ organizes and coordinates how multiple users access and share resources on a Network   SERVER OPERATING SYSTEM  
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Each user has a user account   TRUE  
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A ____ or ___, identifies a specific user   USER NAME OR USER ID  
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A ______ is a private combination of characters associated with the user name   PASSWORD  
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A ____ is a complete operating system that works on a desktop computer, notebook computer, or mobile computing device Example: Windows 7 Mac OS X UNIX Linux   STAND ALONE OPERATING SYSTEM  
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______is Microsoft’s fastest, most efficient operating system to date and is available in multiple editions (12), here are the most common: Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Education Windows 10 Enterprise   WINDOWS 10  
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Windows 10 provide programs such as: Windows defender Groove Music Microsoft store Movies and TV   TRUE  
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The _____ has set the standard for operating system ease of use Latest version is Mac OS Mojave   MACINTOSH OPERATING SYSTEM  
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______ is a multitasking operating system developed in the early 1970s   UNIX  
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___ is an open-source, popular, multitasking UNIX- type operating system   LINUX  
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An_____ resides on a ROM chip on a mobile device or consumer electronic device   OMBEDDED OPERATING SYSTEM  
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A ______ is a type of system software that allows a user to perform maintenance-type tasks   UTILITY PROGRAM  
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A_____ is a utility that performs functions related to file management • Displaying a list of files • Organizing files in folders • Copying, renaming, deleting, moving, and sorting files and folders • Creating shortcuts   FILE MANAGERS  
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A_____is a program that attempts to locate a file on your computer based on criteria you specify   SEARCH UTILITY  
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An ___allows users to display, copy, and print the contents of a graphics file   IMAGE VIEWER  
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An ____ removes a program, as well as any associated entries in the system files   UNINSTALL  
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A _____ utility searches for and removes unnecessary files • Downloaded program files • Temporary Internet files • Deleted files • Unused program Files   DISK CLEANUP  
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A ____reorganizes the files and unused space on a computer’s hard disk so that the operating system accesses data more quickly and programs run faster   DISK DEFRAGMENTER  
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A ____ allows users to copy files to another storage medium   BACKUP UTILITY  
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A ____ reverses the process and returns backed up files to their original form   RESTORE UTILITY  
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A____ detects and protects a personal computer from unauthorized intrusions   PERSONAL FIREWALL  
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A _____ causes a display device’s screen to show a moving image or blank screen if no activity occurs for a specified time   SCREEN SAVER  
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A ____ describes a potentially damaging computer program that affects a computer negatively   VIRUS  
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A ____ copies itself repeatedly in memory or over a network   WORM  
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A ____ hides within or looks like a legitimate program   TROJAN HORSE  
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An____ protects a computer against viruses   ANTIVIRUS PROGRAM  
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____ is a program placed on a computer without the user’s knowledge that secretly collects information about the user   SPYWARE  
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• A ___ remover detects and deletes spyware and other similar programs   SPYWARE  
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__ displays an online advertisement in a banner or pop-up window   ADWARE  
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An ____ remover is a program that detects and deletes adware   ADWARE  
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A_____shrinks the size of a file(s) • Compressing files frees up room on the storage media • Two types of compression • Lossy • Lossless   FILE COMPRESSION UTILITY  
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Compressed files sometimes are called _______ • Can be uncompressed (unzipped)   ZIPPED FILES  
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A _______ allows you to view images and animation, listen to audio, and watch video files on your computer   MEDIA PLAYER  
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_______ writes text, graphics, audio, and video files on a recordable or rewritable optical disc   DISC BURNING SOFTWARE  
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A _______ identifies and fixes operating system problems, detects and repairs disk problems, and includes the capability of improving a computer’s performance   PERSONAL COMPUTER MAINTENANCE UTILITY  
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_____ consists of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist with personal tasks   APPLICATION SOFTWARE  
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_______ serves as the interface between the user, the application software, and the computer’s hardware.   SYSTEM SOFTWARE  
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_______ is application software that assists people while performing business activities   BUSINESS SOFTWARE  
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_______ allows users to create and manipulate documents   WORD PROCESSING SOFTWARE  
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_______ is a collection of electronic drawings, photos, and other images   CLIP ART  
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_______allows users to organize data in rows and columns and perform calculations   SPREADSHEET SOFTWARE  
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A _______ is a predefined formula that performs common calculations   FUNCTION  
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A _______ is a collection of data organized in a manner that allows access, retrieval, and use of that data   DATABASE  
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_______ allows users to create, access, and manage a database   DATABASE SOFTWARE  
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_______ allows users to create visual aids for presentations to communicate ideas, messages, and other information to a Group   PRESENTATION SOFTWARE  
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_______ is application software that enables users to enter typed text, handwritten comments, drawings, or sketches anywhere on a page   NOTE TAKING SOFTWARE  
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A _______ is a collection of individual programs available together as a unit   SOFTWARE SUITE  
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A _______(PIM) is application software that includes - Appointment calendar - Address book - Notepad   PERSONAL INFORMATION MANAGER  
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Scaled down versions of software are available to work with smart phones and other mobile devices (true or false)   TRUE  
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_____ allows a user to plan, schedule, track, and analyze the events, resources, and costs of a project   PROJECT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE  
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_______ helps companies record and report their financial transactions   ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE  
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_______ provides a means for sharing, distributing, and searching through documents by converting them into a format that can be viewed by any user   DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE  
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_______ helps users of all skill levels create Web pages that include multimedia and interactive content   WEB PAGE AUTHORING SOFTWARE  
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_______ is the electronic equivalent of a user manual You can ask a question or access the Help topics in subject or alphabetical Order   ONLINE HELP  
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_______provides updates and more comprehensive resources to respond to technical issues about software   WEB-BASED HELP  
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_______ is a type of CBT that uses Internet technology and consists of application software on the Web   WEB BASED TRAINING  
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_______ is the delivery of education at one location while the learning takes place at other locations   DISTANCE LEARNING  
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A _____ is a Web site that allows users to access and interact with software from any computer or device that is connected to the Internet   WEB APPLICATION  
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