Basic Operating System Terms: Quiz!

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1.

The _____________________ is the set of programs used to control or interface with the computer. It tells the computer what to do and the computer cannot run without it.
2.

This controls how the cursor moves on the screen.
- A.
  
  Booting up
- B.
  
  Logging in
- C.
  
  Tabs
- D.
  
  Operating System
3.

When a computer is ___________________, it loads the operating system into the RAM.
4.

When you ____________ it loads your home folder, which no one else has access to except you.
- A.
  
  Open a window
- B.
  
  Log in
- C.
  
  Create a folder
- D.
  
  Click on a menu
5.

The ____________ is displayed as soon as a user logs into a computer, it's consider a "home" area to find files and shortcuts easily.
6.

This feature provides an area to create shortcuts to launch applications and to find folders or documents easily. It is ALWAYS visible no matter what application is running.
- A.
  
  Folder
- B.
  
  Icon
- C.
  
  Dock
- D.
  
  Desktop
7.

A _______ is found at the top of the computer screen and provides quick access to features and is organized by topics.
8.

This operating system feature is found at the top of the computer screen and changes the options available depending on which application is active.
- A.
  
  Window
- B.
  
  Menu
- C.
  
  Dock
- D.
  
  Desktop
9.

A __________ is a visual box that allows the user to see the folder hierarchy for a computer and allow the user to move, copy, and delete files or folders.
10.

This feature is found INSIDE a window and provides a space to add shortcuts to Devices (storage places), Shared Objects, and Places (any file or folder on the computer).
- A.
  
  Sidebar
- B.
  
  Desktop
- C.
  
  Dock
- D.
  
  Menu
11.

Pressing the Shift, Command and the N keys simultaneously in the Finder will
- A.
  
  Open a new finder window.
- B.
  
  Create a new folder.
- C.
  
  Create a new file.
- D.
  
  All of the above.
12.

__________ was created to make it easier for the user to identify a file, folder, or application startup. They offer a graphical view of the file, folder, or application.
13.

The Save option
- A.
  
  Can be found under the File Menu.
- B.
  
  Can be accomplished by simultaneously pressing the command and s keys.
- C.
  
  Should be used as soon as a new file is created.
- D.
  
  All of the above.
14.

A contract that which helps explain the rules for using digital technologies in the school environment is called the
- A.
  
  Technology contract.
- B.
  
  Proper usage agreement.
- C.
  
  Acceptable use policy.
- D.
  
  None of these.
15.

A _____________ is a picture taken by your computer of the items displayed on your monitor.
16.

This is what you type into a browser's address bar to go to a specific website.
- A.
  
  Domain name.
- B.
  
  Top level domain.
- C.
  
  Search engine.
- D.
  
  Web search.
17.

.jpg and .doc are examples of?
- A.
  
  Image file formats.
- B.
  
  Word processing file formats.
- C.
  
  File extensions.
- D.
  
  All of the above.
18.

A password should have a personal identifier in it like your part of your phone number or address to help you remember it easier.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
19.

A file can be identified by the program in which it was created by looking at the?
- A.
  
  System preferences.
- B.
  
  File menu.
- C.
  
  Domain name.
- D.
  
  File extension.
20.

Probably the most portable storage device used today is the?
- A.
  
  Floppy disk.
- B.
  
  Flash drive.
- C.
  
  Hard disk.
- D.
  
  DVD.