计算机科学引论答案5

Chapter 5

Crossword Puzzle

1.folder

work server

3.GUI

4.fragmented

5.backup, booting

6.warm boot

7.windows

8.utility suite

9.driver

10.icons

11.tracks

12.NOS

Multiple Choice

1. c

2. d

3. c

4. a

5. a

6. c

7. b

8. b

9. a

10.c

Matching

1.j

2. d

3. f

4. b

5.g

6.h

7. a

8. e

9.i

10.c

Open-Ended

1.System software works with end users, application software, and computer hardware to

handle the majority of technical details. It consists of four types of programs: operating systems, utilities, device drivers and language translators.

2.The basic functions of every operating system are : managing computer resources, providing a

user interface, and running applications. The three basic operating system categories are: embedded, network and stand-alone.

3.Windows is by far the most popular microcomputer operating system today. It comes in a

variety of different versions and is designed to run with Intel and Intel-compatible microprocessors. Mac OS is not nearly as widely used as the Windows operating system. It is

a powerful, easy-to-use operating system that is popular with professional graphic designs,

desktop publishers, and many home users. While Windows, the Mac OS are proprietary operating systems, Linux is not. It is open source software free and available from many sources, including the Web.

4.Utilities are specialized programs designed to make computing easier. The five most essential

utilities are: troubleshooting or diagnostic programs, antivirus programs, uninstall programs, backup programs and file compression programs. Utility suites combine several programs into one package.

5. A device driver works with the operating system to allow communication between the device

and the rest of the computer system. Each time the computer system is started, the operating system loads all of the device drivers into memory. Whenever a new device is added to a computer system, a new device driver must be installed before the device can be used.

Add Printer Wizard provides step-by-step guidance to select the appropriate printer driver and to install that driver. Windows uses Windows Update to make reinstalling or updating device drivers easily.