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When a single physical computer runs this type of software, it operates as though it were two or more separate and independent computers.

A) Backup
B) File compression
C) Troubleshooting
D) Virtualization

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Which of the following is not a function of the operating system?

A) Managing resources
B) Providing Internet access
C) Providing a user interface
D) Running applications

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The _____ is often referred to as the software environment or software platform.

Which of the following is not a system software program type?

Which of the following is not a popular desktop operating system?

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.

What are the three basic functions of an operating system?

System software is a single program.

The _____ system coordinates computer resources, provides the user interface and runs applications.

What are some of the common features that operating systems and application programs share?

Device _____ are required to allow communication between a device and the rest of the computer system.

The category of operating system used for handheld devices:

Programs such as word processors and spreadsheets are known as utilities.

The windows troubleshooting utility that identifies and eliminates nonessential files is called:

Based on the MAC OS, Android is designed for Apple's iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad.

Starting or restarting a computer is called tasking the system.

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

A computer can become infected with viruses in the following ways, except:

A(n) _____ converts the programming instructions into a language that the computer understands and processes.

On a disk, a track is a concentric ring, and each track is divided into wedge-shaped sections called sectors.