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19 Cards in this Set
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A(n) ________ is a set of programs that coordinate all the activities among computer or mobile device hardware.
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Operating System
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Some parts of the operating system are ________ ; that is, the instructions remain on a storage medium until they are needed, at which time they transfer into memory.
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nonresident
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The process of starting or restarting a computer or mobile device is called ________ .
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booting
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Many current ________ operating systems incorporate features similar to those of a browser, such as links and navigation buttons.
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graphical user interface
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To configure devices, manage system resources, automate system management tasks, and troubleshoot network connections, network administrators and other technical users work with a ________ .
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command-line interface
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Spooling is the process that sends documents to be printed to a ________ instead of sending them immediately to the printer.
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buffer
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A ________ is a program that assesses and reports information about various computer resources and devices.
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performance monitor
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A(n) ________ tool removes a program or app, as well as any associated entries in the system files.
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uninstaller
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A desktop operating system, sometimes called a(n) ________ operating system, is a complete operating system that works on desktops, laptops, and some tablets.
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stand-alone
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When you run an app in Windows, it may appear in an on-screen work area app, called the ________ .
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desktop
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Apple's Macintosh operating system has earned a reputation for its ease of use and has been the model for most of the new ________ developed for non-Macintosh systems.
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GUIs (Graphical User Interfaces)
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________ is a multitasking operating system developed in the early 1970s by scientists at Bell Laboratories.
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UNIX
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Because computers running ________ work mostly with web apps, they do not require as much internal storage capacity as other desktop operating systems.
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Chrome OS
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________ is the practice of sharing or pooling computing resources, such as servers or storage devices.
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Virtualization
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Four examples of server operating systems
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Windows Server
OS X Server UNIX Linux (Chrome OS is not included) |
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Because it provides a secure, stable multiuser environment, ________ often is used on web servers and on supercomputers.
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Linux
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Whether on a desktop or mobile device, a(n) ________ has the same role—to manage operations and provide a user interface.
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operating system
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The ________ app on the Windows Phone operating system provides a centralized location for coupons, credit cards, loyalty cards, and memberships in a single, easily accessible location.
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Wallet
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Examples of products that use ________ operating systems include digital cameras, ATMs, digital photo frames, HDTV receivers, fuel pumps, ticket machines, process controllers, robotics, and automobile components.
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embedded
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