Computing Essentials Chp. 4 & 5

Server

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

Binary

The ________ system consists of only two digits—0 and 1.

Guest

In a virtualized environment, the operating system of each virtual machine is known as the ________ operating system.

Parallel Processing

For multicore processors to be used effectively, computers must understand how to divide tasks into parts that can be distributed across each core—an operation called ________.

Multicore processors

________ allow a single computer to run two or more operations at the same time.

Expansion Slots

Most personal computers allow users to expand their systems by providing these on the system board.

Multitasking

Most operating systems support the ability to switch between different applications. This is called ________.

8 bits

A byte is formed by a group of ________.

UNIX

________ is an operating system widely used by servers on the web, mainframe computers, and very powerful personal computers.

Backup

All major operating systems offer ________ utilities to save a copy of your device’s data.

Dialog Boxes

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

Virtual

________ memory uses the hard drive to substitute for RAM.

Stand-alone

________ operating systems control a single desktop or laptop computer.

Motherboard

The system board is also known as the ________.

Bus Lines

Pathways that support communication among the various electronic components on the system board are called .

Clock Speed

The processing speed of a microprocessor is typically represented by its ________.

Search

________ programs provide a quick and easy way to search or examine an entire computer system to help you find specific applications, data, or other files.

Expansion Slots

Network interface cards (NIC) are connected through ________ on the system board.

Operating

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

System

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