CIS 110 Terms Related to Integrated System of the Operating System Flashcards

Do you know terms related to an integrated system of the operating system? An operating system is software that oversees computer hardware, software resources, and provides standard services for computer programs. Corporate computer organizations typically consist of an assortment of operating environments. Read these helpful flashcards and take this quiz to see if you would survive in the computer business.

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The ____ assignments refer to the system resources a parallel port will use to manage a print job.
Selected Answer: LPT
BIOS manages ____ lines that are used by a device to hail the CPU asking for data to be processed.
IRQ
To protect the data on a USB storage device while removing it, double-click the ____ icon in the notification area before removing the device.
Selected Answer: Safely Remove Hardware
Ports on the motherboard can be disabled or enabled in ____ setup.
BIOS
Chips sometimes loosen because of temperature changes; this condition is called ____.
chip creep
____ can use cables up to 100 meters (328 feet), and uses a 9-pin rectangular connector.
1394b
A serial port is provided by the motherboard or might be provided by an adapter card called a(n) ____ card.
Selected Answer: I/O controller
A ____ is an input device that uses a monitor or LCD panel as the backdrop for input options.
touch screen
For laptops, you can adjust the brightness of the display using ____ keys.
Selected Answer: function
Devices and their device drivers are managed using ____.
Selected Answer: Device Manager
A(n) ____ monitor (also called a progressive monitor) draws the entire screen in one pass
noninterlaced
Problems with a device can sometimes be solved by updating the ____ or firmware.
device drivers
IEEE 1394 uses ____ data transfer, meaning that data is transferred continuously without breaks.
Selected Answer: isochronous
F you are trained to open a monitor case to replace a fuse, unplug the monitor and wait at least ____ minutes before opening the case so that capacitors have completely discharged.
60
____ systems and peripherals have the U.S. Green Star, indicating that they satisfy certain energy-conserving standards of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Energy Star