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*** Understanding Computers Today and Tomorrow *** #1 Which of the following is

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*** Understanding Computers Today and Tomorrow ***

#1 Which of the following is NOT a function of the BIOS:

A-Inventory hardware

B-Virus scanning and prevention

C-Keep system date/time

D- Establish minimum requirements for the system

#2 This type of software can be used with a purchased license:

A-Proprietary

B-Shareware

C-Adware

D-Open Source

#3 Storage devices are accessed using the:

A-Escalator principal

B-Contiguous Theory

C-Elevator Algorithm

D-Quantum theory

#4 Which of the following is NOT an Operating System

A-DOS
B-Linux

C-Windows

D-Firefox

#5 The operating system:

A-Takes a system inventory

B-Provides the interface between hardware and application software

C-Keeps the system date and time

D-Does extensive virus scanning

#6 This type of software is free for the end user to use, but companies pay for messages to appear to the users:

A-Adware

B-Shareware

C-Proprietary Software

D-Open Source Software

#7 Which of the following is NOT application software:

A-Spreadsheets

B-Word processing

C-Utilities

D-BIOS

#8 If an OS allows stored files to have parts out of sequence over time, this is called:

A-Fragmentation

B-Contiguousness

C-The Elevator Algorithm

D-Syncopation

#9 With this type of software, a user can download the software as well as the programming behind it:

A-Freeware

B-Adware

C-Open Source

D-Shareware

#10 An OS that is to run on a mainframe type machine must excel in particular at:

A-File management

B-Hardware interfacing

C-Simultaneous multiple user logins/access

D-Virus Scanning

Explanation / Answer

1)Answer:

B-Virus scanning and prevention

Explanation:

Virus scanning and prevention is NOT a function of the BIOS

2)Answer:

A-Proprietary

Explanation:

Proprietary software is any software that is copyrighted and bears limits against use, distribution and modification that are imposed by its publisher, vendor or developer. Proprietary software remains the property of its owner/creator and is used by end-users/organizations under predefined conditions.

Proprietary software may also be called closed-source software or commercial software.

Proprietary software is primarily commercial software that can be bought, leased or licensed from its vendor/developer.

4)Answer:

D-Firefox

Explanation:

Firefox is a free and open-source web browser developed by Mozilla Foundation and its subsidiary, Mozilla Corporation. Firefox is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, and BSD operating systems.

5)Answer:

B-Provides the interface between hardware and application software

Explanation:

An operating system (OS) is system software that manages computer hardware and software resources and provides common services for computer programs.

6)Answer:

D-Open Source Software

7)Answer:

D-BIOS

Explanation:

BIOS is a system software