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The most widely used personal computer operating system.

A) Macintosh
B) Netware
C) Linux
D) Windows

E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

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Windows 8 makes it easy to update the drivers on your computer using _______.

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For all devices, the appropriate drivers are automatically selected and installed when the device is first connected to the computer system.

The operating system is often referred to as the software environment or software _______.

_______ software consists of operating systems, utilities, device drivers, and language translators.

Before sending a large file over the Internet, you might want to use one of these programs.

When a file is broken up into small parts that are stored wherever space is available, the hard disk is said to become _______.

Disk Cleanup, File History, and Disk Defragmenter are all examples of _______ programs.

In many application programs, this feature is used to provide information or request input.

This type of boot occurs when the computer is already on and you restart it without turning off the power.

In a network operating system, this computer coordinates all communication between computers.

This version of UNIX is an open source operating system that is an alternative to Windows.

When a single physical computer runs a special program known as virtualization software, it operates as though it were two or more separate and independent computers, known as virtual machines.

This type of program allows communication between a peripheral device, such as a mouse or printer, and the rest of the computer system.

Troubleshooting or _______ programs recognize and correct problems.

_______ are graphic representations for a program, type of file, or function.

This version of Mac OS X has better power management and enhanced workflow options for multiple monitor setups.

Smartphone operating systems are a type of _______ operating system.

_______ operating systems are used to control and coordinate computers that are linked together.

What are the four most essential utility programs?