Concepts Module 4 Review

An operating system is a program that manages the complete operation of your computer or mobile device and lets you interact with it.

• True

• False

GUI stands for ______ user interface.

• graphical

• global

• general

• genuine

A data file contains the instructions your computer or device needs to run programs and apps.

• True

• False

The operating system manages interactions between hardware and software.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT true about RAM?

• RAM stores open apps and document data while a computer or device is on.

• Every program and app requires RAM.

• RAM is nonvolatile memory.

• The system can assign virtual memory to function as RAM.

The kernel is the core of an operating system.

• True

• False

______ is any data and instructions entered into the memory.

• Input

• Output

• Storage

• Processing

A shortcut icon puts the actual file, folder, or app on the desktop, removing it from the location where it is saved on your computer or device.

• True

• False

CAPS LOCK is a sticky key.

• True

• False

The ______ window is the window you are currently using, which appears in front of any other open windows.

• active

• inactive

• minimized

• background