Operating systems on embedded computers use a multitasking operating system. 

A cold boot generally is faster than a warm boot.

When you purchase a computer or mobile device, it usually has an operating system and other tools installed. 

If thrashing occurs, try to exit the program. If that does not work, try a warm boot and then a cold boot. 

Not all computers and mobile devices have an operating system. 

An operating systems allow users to control a network and administer security. 

The start-up process is similar for large and small computers and mobile devices. 

The computer may run slower while it uses virtual memory. 

The kernel is an example of a nonresident instruction. 

Experts recommend that you run multiple antivirus programs simultaneously. 

macOS is a UNIX-based operating system. 

A queue is the lineup of documents waiting to be printed. 

A performance monitor is a program that assesses and reports information about various computer resources and devices. 

A multiuser operating system processes all tasks on a first-come, first-served basis.

OEM stands for original equipment manufacturer. 

The term, PC, sometimes is used to describe a computer that runs on a Mac operating system.    

Because of convergence, as well as the increased reliance on mobile devices for communications and productivity, the use and function of mobile and desktop operating systems are becoming more similar. 

In some cases, the operating system for the network is a set of programs that are separate from the operating system on the client computers or mobile devices that access the network. 

The trend is toward device-independent operating systems. 

Geofencing enables your phone to send or receive notifications when you enter or exit a geographic location. 

The operating system sometimes is called what? 

Virtualization is the practice of sharing or pooling computing resources, such as servers or storage devices. 

In situations when a boot disk is required to restart a computer or device, the book disk is referred to as what type of media? 

What type of instructions remain on a storage medium until they are needed, at which time they transfer into memory? 

Open source software has no restrictions from the copyright holder regarding modifications of the software's internal instructions. 

Linux is proprietary software. 

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

What consist of ROM chips or flash memory chips that store permanent instructions? 

Two types of operating system user interfaces are graphical and _________. 

In a multitasking operating system, what programs are running but not in use? 

This consists of one or more chips on the motherboard that hold items such as data and instructions while the processor interprets and executes them.

What is a small program that tells the operating system how to communicate with a specific device? 

When an operating system spends much of its time paging, it is said to be what? 

There are two types of operating system user interfaces...what are they? 

With this type of user interface, users interact with the software through ordinary, intuitive behavior such as touch, gesture, and voice. What is the answer? 

What performs functions related to displaying and organizing files? 

The area of the hard drive used for virtual memory is called what type of file? 

The _______ process sends documents to be printed into a buffer instead of sending them immediately to the printer. 

Many software makers provide free downloadable updates, sometimes call a _______ to users who have registered and/or activated their software. 

You have been having problems with your printer, so you decided to learn more about how the printer works. You learn to replace your printer with a new one, you will have to install a _______ to your computer. 

Which of the following best describes the term bloatware? 

What is meant by the term Plug and Play? 

What is the difference between sleep and hibernate mode? 

Which of the following is NOT true about network security? 

Which of the following is NOT true about operating systems? 

You have been having problems with your printer, so you decided to learn more about how the printer works. You learn that by spooling documents to a ______, the computer or mobile device can continue interpreting and executing instructions while the printer prints. 

What happens if your computer or mobile devices uses up its available RAM?

Which is NOT true about command-line interfaces? 

Which of the following best describes paging? 

Power users often work with ____________ because of its flexibility and capabilities. 

Desktop operating systems sometimes are called _______ operating systems because they also work in conjunction with a server operating system. 

All of the following are examples of desktop operating systems EXCEPT...

Gracie is trying to decide between Windows or macOS for her new desktop computer. Since you have desktops that run both at home, she ask you for advice. 

She asks you what types of programs are Safari and Edge. You tell her that these are ___________. 

Ticket machines, ATMs, digital cameras, and robotics all use ________ operating systems. 

Gracie is trying to decide between Windows or macOS for her new desktop computer. Since you have desktops that run both at home, she ask you for advice. 

When describing the macOS interface, you tell her that she can use the ______________ to view, organize, and run apps. 

OneDrive is a cloud server from ___________. 

Which of the following best defines what occurs when you partition a hard drive? 

Google Play is an example of a(n) ________________. 

On computers running macOS, the __________ contains icons used to run apps, display minimized windows, and access documents. 

A _________ machine enables you to install a second operating system on a computer. 

Power users often work with ______ because of its flexibility and capabilities. 

The ____________ is the core of an operating system. 

What is the operating system used by Amazon Kindle tablets? 

What is a Linux-based operating system designed to work primarily with web apps? 

A(n) _____________ system is set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer or mobile device hardware. 

What type of boot refers to the process of restarting a computer or mobile device while it remains powered on?

GUI stands for ________________

Reboot is another term for _____________. 

Which type of mode saves any open documents and running programs or apps to an internal hard drive before removing power from the computer or device? 

What is a private combination of characters associated with the user name that allows access to certain computer, mobile device, or network resources? 

What is a small image that represents shortcuts to apps or other content? 

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

What is the amount of data and program instructions that can be swapped at a given time? 

Google names its _________ releases after sweet treats, such as Jelly Bean and Marshmallow. 

What is a popular, multitasking UNIX-based operating system?

Backward compatible operating systems recognize and work with applications written for __________ version of the operating system.

The network _______________ uses the operating system on the network to configure the network, install software, and control network security. 

What are examples of voice recognition apps? 

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

Android app store that provides access to apps, songs, books, and movies. 

A Windows Phone app that provides a centralized location for coupons. 

A unique combination of characters that identifies a specific user. 

Typically has one program running at a time, though others may be running in the background. 

Define who can access certain resources and when they can access those resources. 

Enables user to access all files and programs on the computer or network, install programs, and specify settings that affect all users on a computer, mobile device, or network. 

The practice of sharing or pooling computer resources, such as servers. 

Virtual memory: The operating system allocates a portion of a storage medium, such as a hard drive or a USB flash drive to function as additional ________. 

A popular, multitasking UNIX-based operating system. 

When working with a command-line interface, the set of commands entered into the computer is called what type of language? 

Saves any open documents and programs to RAM, turns off all unneeded functions, and then places the computer in a low-power state. 

If application software has stopped responding and the hard disk's LED blinks repeatedly, the operating system probably is doing this. 

iCloud enables you to sync mail, calendars, contacts, and other items on iOS.