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(T or F) Operating systems provide vastly different functions, depending on the size of the computer or mobile device.
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False
(Regardless of the size of the computer or device, most operating systems provide similar functions.) |
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The kernel is __________ , which means it remains in memory while the computer or mobile device is running.
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memory resident
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Most users today work with a __________ interface
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Graphical User
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A __________ controls how you enter data and instructions and how information is displayed on the screen.
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User Interface
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If the operating system is ________, you first should try to exit the program before attempting to reboot the computer.
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Thrashing
(OS spends much of its time paging, not executing app software) |
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An administrator should use the __________ on a limited basis because the operating system is susceptible to spyware and malware attacks in this setting.
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Administrator Account
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Many of the first operating systems were __________ and __________.
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Device Dependent
Proprietary (Privately owned software; limited to a specific vendor or computer/device model) |
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Client operating systems (can or cannot) operate without a network.
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can
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Linux (is or is not) proprietary software.
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is not
(Other OS is) (Linax is open source software) |