Using Information Technology: A Practical Introduction to Computers and Communications, 5/e

Brian K. Williams
Stacey Sawyer

SYSTEM SOFTWARE: The Power behind the Power

Chapter 4 True or False Quiz


1	System software is software that can perform useful work on general-purpose tasks such as word processing or spreadsheets, or provide entertainment.
		A)	True
		B)	False


2	System software generally comes pre-installed on new computers.
		A)	True
		B)	False


3	Multiprogramming is a feature of the OS which allows two or more programs to be executed concurrently.
		A)	True
		B)	False


4	Multitasking allows two or more CPUs to be linked together to perform work simultaneously.
		A)	True
		B)	False


5	A "cold boot" occurs when you restart a computer that is already on.
		A)	True
		B)	False


6	Foreground programs have lower priority than background programs.
		A)	True
		B)	False


7	The look and feel of the user interface is what distinguishes one operating system from another.
		A)	True
		B)	False


8	Windows 2000 is the successor to Windows 95 and 98 for the home user.
		A)	True
		B)	False


9	Linux is an example of open-source software.
		A)	True
		B)	False


10	The dominant operating system for handheld devices is Pocket PC.
		A)	True
		B)	False

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