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1
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This provides a consistent environment for other software to execute commands. p563

A

The O.S.

2
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T/F The O.S gives the user an interface with the computer so the can send commands (input) and receive or results feedback (output).True p563

A

True.

3
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T/F The router hardware becomes the center through which systems hardware, and other software, and the user can communicate. p563

A

false the O.S.

4
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______ is software that is writing to supplement the commands available to a particular O.S. p564

A

Applications.

5
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What are some examples of applications. p564

A

Excel,Word, IE, FTP programs,Etc.

6
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A _____, is extremely specific software written for the purpose of instructing a particular O.S. on how to access a piece of hardware. p564

A

A “Driver”

7
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T/F. The driver allows the O.S. to properly understand how the software works and what it is able to do. p564

A

False .the driver allows the O.S. to properly understand how the HARDWARE works and what it is able to do. (Written In whole to prevent future confusion)Maestro Roberto.

8
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A particular revision of a piece of software , normally described by a number that tells you how new the product is in relation to other versions of the product. p565

A

Versions (ex 1.1, 1.2, 3.0, 3.2)

9
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The actual code that defines how a piece of software works. p565

A

“Source”

10
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Computer operating systems can be “_____ _____”, meaning the O.S can be examined and modified by anyone. p565

A

Open source

11
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Computer operating systems can be “_____ _____”, meaning the O.S can be only examined and modified by an owner or developer. p565

A

Closed source

12
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What is a program that runs on top of the O.S. and allows the user to issue commands through a set of menus or other interface(GUI)(which may or may not be graphical)? p565

A

Shell

13
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What is a method by which a person communicates with a computer using graphical image, icons and methods other than text. p565

A

GUI(Graphical User Interface).

14
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T/F GUI’s allow a user to use a mouse, touch-pad, or another mechanism to interact with the computer to issue commands. p565

A

True.

15
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Any group of computers that have a communication link between them are a _______. p565

A

A Network.

16
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T/F Networks block computers to share information and resources quickly and securely. p565

A

False. Networks enable you to do so.

17
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Cooperative Multitasking is …..? p565

A

A method that depends on the application itself to be responsible for using the processor and then freeing it for access by other application.

18
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Preemptive Multitasking is……p565

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A method in which the the OS allots each application a certain amount of processor time and then forcibly takes back control and give control to another application or task access to the processor.

19
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The ability of a single application to have multiple requests in to the processor at one time is called? p565

A

Multithreading

20
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What is the HCL? p566

A

Hardware compatibility List Located on Microsoft’s website.