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Operating systems provide vastly different functions, depending on the size of the computer or mobile device.
T/F

False. Similar functions.

The kernel is nonresistant, which means it remains in memory while the computer or mobile device is running.
T/F

False. Memory resident.
(page 380)

Most users today work with a command-line interface.
T/F

False. Graphical user interface.

A user interface controls how you enter data and instructions and how information is displayed on the screen. T/F

True

Most operating systems today are multitasking. T/F

True

If the operating system is tHrashing, you first should try to exit the program before attempting to reboot the computer. T/F

True

Each device connected to a computer requires its own specific driver. T/F.

True.

An administrator should use the administrator account on a limited basis because the operating system is susceptible to spyware and malware attacks in this setting. T/F

True.

Many of the first operating systems were device dependent and proprietary. T/F

True.

Client operating systems cannot operate without a network. T/F

False. Can operate.

Linux is a proprietary software. T/F

False. Open source software - go in and make changes.

Operating systems that function as both desktop and server operating systems sometimes are called multipurpose operating systems.

True.

A ____ application is an application that runs the same on multiple operating systems.

Cross-platform

The ____ is the core of an operating system that manages memory and devices, maintains an internal clock, runs programs, and assigns the resources.

Kernel.

Placing a computer in ____mode saves any open documents and running programs or apps to an internal hard drive before removing power from the computer or device.

Hibernate.

In a ____, a user types commands represented by short keywords or abbreviations or presses special keys on the keyboard to enter data and instructions.

Command line interface.

The technique of swapping items between memory and storage is called____

Paging
Page 385-386

With____, the operating system allocates a portion of a storage medium to function as additional RAM.

Virtual memory
Page 386

In windows, the ____ consists of tabs, groups, and commands that provide access to tasks.

ribbon

A _____ is a multiuser operating system that organizes and coordinates how multiple users access and share resources on a network.

Server operating system

A process of restarting a computer or mobile device while it remains powered on.

warm boot.

Small program that tells the operating system how to communicate with a specific device.

Driver.

Windows term for a shortcut to an app or other content

Tile

Software that is privately owned and limited to a specific vendor or computer or device model.

Proprietary Software (Page 393)

ROM chips or flash memory chips that store permanent instructions.

Firmware

operating system that runs on computers and mobile devices provided by a variety of manufacturers

device- independent (pg 393)

section of storage or memory reserved for a specific program or application

Partition (pg396)

process of starting a computer or mobile device from a state when it is powered off completely.

cold boot

segment of memory or storage in which items are placed while waiting to be transferred from an input device or to an output device

buffer (p386)

set of commands used to control actions performed is a command-line interface

command language

Firmware

consists of ROM chips or flash memory chips that store permanent instructions.

Some computers can run multiple operating systems. T/F

True. P378

The operating system that a computer uses sometimes is called the _____

platform.

A _____ is an application that runs the same on multiple operating systems.

cross-platform application

The method you use to restart a computer or device differs, depending on the____ and _____

situation & hardware

The start up process is similar for large and small computers, as described in the following steps:

Step 1) when you turn on your computer or mobile device the power supply or battery sends an electrical current to circuitry in the computer or mobile device.
Step 2) The charge of electricity causes the processor chip to reset itself and finds the firmware that contains start up instructions.
Step 3) page 380
Step 4)
Step 5)

If you suspect a ______ it is recommended that you use a _____ boot to start a computer or device because this process detects and checks connected hardware devices.

Hardware
Cold boot.

If a program or app stops working, a ____is sufficient to restart the device because this process ____ ____.

warm boot
clears memory.

A _____is the drive from which your personal computer starts, which typically is an internal hard drive, such as a _____ ___, or ___.

boot drive

Hard disk, or SSD

What is a boot disk?

removable media, such as a CD or USB flash drive, that contains only the necessary operating system files required to start the computer.

When the word, live, is used with a type of media, such as live USB or Live CD, this usually means

the media can be used to start the computer.

In situations when a boot disk is required to restart a computer or device that will not start from its boot drive, the boot disk is often refereed to as ___ ___.

recovery media

Sleep mode

saves any open documents and running programs or apps to memory, turns off all unneeded functions, and then places the computer in a low-power state. If, for some reason, power is removed from a computer or device that is in sleep mode, any unsaved work could be lost.

Hibernate mode

saves any open documents and running programs or apps to an internal hard drive before removing power from the computer or device.

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What is a multiuser operating system that organizes and coordinates how multiple users access and share resources on a network?

A multiuser operating system that is used to organize and coordinate accessing process of multiple users and share the resources on network is termed as server operating system.

What type of operating system that allows multiple users to access a computer system at the same time?

Some examples of a multi-user OS are Unix, Ubuntu, MacOS, Windows and all Linux based OS. Multi-user operating systems were originally used for time-sharing and batch processing on mainframe computers.

What system allows resources to be shared by many different users?

Peer-to-peer network operating systems allow users to share resources and files located on their computers and to access shared resources found on other computers.

Which operating system allows multiple users to take advantage of the computer's resources simultaneously?

Multiuser - A multiuser operating system allows many different users to take advantage of a computer's resources simultaneously.