Chapter 5 Multiple Choice

1. Software that allows your computer to interact with the user, applications, and hardware is called

application software

word processor

system software

database software

1. In order for a computer to understand a program, it must be converted into machine language by a(n) _____ .

operating system

utility

device driver

language translator

1. "GUI stands for:

gnutella universal interface

graphic uninstall/install

graphical user interface

general utility interface

1. A(n) _____ boot occurs when a computer is restarted without turning off the power

cold

warm

direct

indirect

1. _____ is the most widely used operating system.

Windows

Mac OS

UNIX

Linux

1. This operating system is most popular with graphic designers and those who work in multimedia.

Windows...