| operating system “The Operating System”
10. The POST, or ______-______ ______-______, makes sure the computer and its peripherals are working correctly during the start-up process.
power-on self test “Starting the Computer”
11. _____________ is the name of the most current Windows operating system for a PC.
Windows 7 “Microsoft Windows”
12. A(n) ______ operating system permits users to work with more than one program at the same time.
multitasking “Managing Applications”
13. A(n) ______ is determined by the combination of microprocessor chip and operating system used by a computer.
platform “PC Versus Mac Versus Linux”
14. Linux makes its source code available for everyone to see and use. This is an example of ______ ________ software.
open source “Linux”
15. ______ ______ is an operating mode in which a minimal set of drivers is loaded, usually to help resolve configuration problems.
Safe mode “Troubleshooting”
Short Answer
1. Explain the difference between performing a cold and warm boot. How is a warm boot executed? What activities are not performed during a warm boot?
With a cold boot, you start a computer that is not already on. With a warm boot, you restart a computer that is already on. Warm boots are often necessary after installing new software or after an application crashes or stops working. In Windows, you can initiate a warm boot by simultaneously pressing the Ctrl + Alt + Del keys and then choosing the Restart option from the Shut Down menu. (On the Mac, the system will restart when you press the Control, Command, and Eject keys at the same time.) A warm boot, sometimes referred to as restart, can also be initiated through the Start button in Windows and the Apple menu on the Mac.
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