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Computer Concepts Fill In The Blanks

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Question: AndroidAnswer: was introduced in 2007. It was originally developed by Android Inc. and purchased by Google.
Question: antivirus Answer: guard your computer system against viruses or other damaging that can invade your computer system.
Question: Answer: The other program or are running in
Question: backup Answer: make of files to be used in case the originals are lost or damaged.
Question: Answer: or restarting a computer
Question: Chrome Answer: is based on Linux; integrates with web servers to run and to perform other traditional operating system functions.
Question: cold Answer: Starting a computer that has been off
Question: support specialistAnswer: technical support to customers and other users.
Question: CortanaAnswer: This unification has brought several mobile OS innovations to the desktop OS; a digital assistant that can accept commands through text or speech, and Windows apps, such as , that can run on desktops, tablets, and smartphones.
Question: desktopAnswer: access to computer resources.
Question: operating systemAnswer: control a single desktop or laptop computer, also known as a -alone operating system.
Question: device Answer: are programs that allow particular input or output devices to communicate with the rest of the computer system.
Question: dialog Answer: typically provide information or input.
Question: Disk Answer: troubleshooting utility that identifies and eliminates nonessential files. This frees up disk space and improves system performance.
Question: fileAnswer: used to data and programs.
Question: file compression Answer: reduce the size of files so they require less storage space and can be sent more over the Internet.
Question: File Answer: utility program included with Windows 10 that makes a copy of all files that are in the libraries, contacts, and favorites and on the
Question: folderAnswer: Related files are stored
Question: Answer: The program that you are currently working on is described as in
Question: fragmentedAnswer: file has to be broken up into small parts that are stored wherever space is
Question: controlAnswer: ability to control operations with movements, such as swiping, sliding, and pinching.
Question: graphical user (GUI)Answer: uses graphical elements such as icons and windows; most systems use
Question: guest operating Answer: operating for each virtual machine
Question: Answer: provides online assistance for operating system functions and .
Question: Host operating Answer: operating system of the physical machine is
Question: iconAnswer: representations for a program, type of file, or function.
Question: iOSAnswer: formerly known as iPhone OS, was originally in 2007 by Apple. It is based on Mac OS and is used as the platform for Apple’s iPad and iPhone.
Question: translatorAnswer: the programming instructions written by programmers into a language that computers understand and process.
Question: Answer: operating system that extended one of the UNIX versions. It was originally developed by a graduate at the University of Helsinki, Linus Torvalds, in 1991.
Question: Mac Answer: Designed to run only with computers; is not as widely used as the Windows operating system.
Question: Mac OS Answer: is the most used Mac desktop operating system.
Question: menuAnswer: provide a list of options or commands that can be .
Question: mobile operating / mobile OSAnswer: type of embedded system; less complicated and more specialized for wireless communication.
Question: multitaksingAnswer: the ability to between different applications stored in memory
Question: network operating (NOS)Answer: used to control and coordinate computers that are networked or linked .
Question: network Answer: this computer coordinates all communication between the computers
Question: open Answer: free distribution of the operating system code and allows others to modify and develop the code.
Question: operating Answer: computer resources, provide an interface between users and the computer, and run applications.
Question: DrivesAnswer: utility program that locates and eliminates unnecessary fragments and rearranges files and disk space to optimize operations
Question: OS X Answer: in 2013 and introduced several improvements, including better power management for longer laptop battery life, enhanced workflow options for multiple monitor setups, and better integration with cloud computing.
Question: OS X Answer: released in 2014, provided a new user interface to the iOS interface. Other innovations include greater use of Apple’s cloud storage service, iCloud, and greater compatibility with Apple mobile devices.
Question: pointerAnswer: controlled by a mouse, trackpad, or touch screen, the pointer changes shape depending on its current . For example, when shaped like an arrow, the pointer can be used to select items such as an icon.
Question: Answer: Each track is divided into -shaped sections
Question: software Answer: operating system is often referred to, also as software platform.
Question: screenAnswer: offered by Windows 8 consisting of
Question: softwareAnswer: works with end users, application software, and computer hardware to the majority of technical details.
Question: tabAnswer: divide menus into activity areas such as format and page layout.
Question: Answer: concentric
Question: Answer: displays active content to an application.
Question: troubleshooting Answer: recognize and problems, ideally before they become serious, also known as diagnostic programs.
Question: UNIXAnswer: operating system was originally designed in the late to run on minicomputers in network environments
Question: user Answer: Operating systems allow users to with application programs and computer hardware
Question: utilitiesAnswer: perform specific tasks related to computer resources.
Question: utility Answer: combine several programs into one
Question: virtual Answer: operates as though it were two or more separate and independent computers; appears to the user as a separate independent with its own operating system
Question: Answer: way in which a single physical computer can support multiple operating systems that operate .
Question: virtualization Answer: When a single computer runs a special program; operates as though it were two or more separate and independent computers known as virtual machines
Question: warm Answer: occurs when the computer is already on and you it without turning off the power.
Question: WindowsAnswer: rectangular areas for displaying information and running programs; is the most widely used personal operating system
Question: 8 Answer: was released in 2012 and was created to better integrate desktop operating systems with its mobile operating systems.
Question: Windows Answer: It Windows’ desktop and mobile operating systems; runs on all Windows devices, including desktops, tablets, and smartphones.
Question: 10 MobileAnswer: was introduced in 2015 to Windows 8. It can run many powerful programs designed for laptop and desktop computers.
Question: Windows Phone Answer: introduced in 2012 by to support a variety of mobile devices. In 2015 Microsoft introduced a new mobile operating system,also referred to as Windows 10 Mobile to replace Windows Phone.
Question: Windows Answer: is a version of Windows 8 designed to run with tablets a particular microprocessor from ARM.
 
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