1. If the computer is on and the computer is running properly, the ____________ must be active and running.
A) BIOS instructions
B) operating system
C) large array of utility programs
D) system software
2. Which part of computer handles communication between the CPU and the disk drive(s)?
A) RAM
B) The CPU
C) The operating system
D) ROM
3. Utility programs make it easier to complete all of the following EXCEPT:
A) writing a letter.
B) copying files between storage devices.
C) repairing a damaged disk.
D) virus protection.
4. The program that allows I/O devices to communicate with the computer is known as a(n):
A) operating device file.
B) utility program.
C) device driver.
D) software device file.
5. ____________ is when the operating system is loaded into RAM.
A) Copying
B) Device driving
C) Booting
D) Multitasking
6. The ___________is the front-end of a program and how a user works with the software.
A) RAM resident portion
B) device driver
C) application
D) user interface
7. GUI refers to –
A) graphical use interaction.
B) guaranteed user interface.
C) graphical user interface.
D) graphics utilized internally.
8. A ____________ is a collection of files.
A) document
B) partition
C) folder
D) database
9. Who is the proprietor the Windows operating system?
A) Intel
B) Microsoft
C) Apple
D) IBM
E) None of these
10. What is the most recent version of Windows?
A) Windows XP
B) Windows Vista
C) Windows 2007
D) Windows 2008
Answers:
1.(b), 2.(c), 3.(a), 4.(c), 5.(c), 6.(d), 7.(c), 8(c), 9.(b), 10.(d)
