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Computer Concepts Test

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virtual machine
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track
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file compression program
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guest operating system
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Windows
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operating system
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network server
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OS X Yosemite
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software enviroment
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background
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Mac OS
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mobile operating system / mobile OS
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Linux
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Windows 8
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icon
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tab
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Windows Phone 8
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Optimize Drives
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booting
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desktop
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provides access to computer resources.
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this computer coordinates all communication between the other computers
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rectangular areas for displaying information and running programs; is the most widely used personal computer operating system
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coordinate computer resources, provide an interface between users and the computer, and run applications.
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divide menus into major activity areas such as format and page layout.
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was released in 2012 and was created to better integrate Microsoft’s desktop operating systems with its mobile operating systems.
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introduced in 2012 by Microsoft 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.
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type of embedded operating system; less complicated and more specialized for wireless communication.
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Designed to run only with Apple computers; is not as widely used as the Windows operating system.
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operating system that extended one of the UNIX versions. It was originally developed by a graduate student at the University of Helsinki, Linus Torvalds, in 1991.
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operating system is often referred to, also known as software platform.
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concentric ring
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graphic representations for a program, type of file, or function.
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operating system for each virtual machine
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reduce the size of files so they require less storage space and can be sent more efficiently over the Internet.
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Starting or restarting a computer
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utility program that locates and eliminates unnecessary fragments and rearranges files and unused disk space to optimize operations
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released in 2014, provided a new user interface similar to the iOS interface. Other innovations include greater use of Apple’s cloud storage service, iCloud, and greater compatibility with Apple mobile devices.
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The other program or programs are running in
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operates as though it were two or more separate and independent computers; appears to the user as a separate independent computer with its own operating system
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file has to be broken up into small parts that are stored wherever space is available
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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 Office, that can run on desktops, tablets, and smartphones.
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make copies of files to be used in case the originals are lost or damaged.
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is a version of Windows 8 designed to run with tablets using a particular microprocessor from ARM.
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was introduced in 2007. It was originally developed by Android Inc. and later purchased by Google.
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It merges Windows’ desktop and mobile operating systems; runs on all Windows devices, including desktops, tablets, and smartphones.
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announced 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.
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free distribution of the operating system code and allows others to modify and further develop the code.
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typically provide information or request input.
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is the most widely used Mac desktop operating system.

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