Many software makers provide free downloadable updates, sometimes called a _________

CHECKPOINT EXERCISES

Multiple Choice.

1.A5. B

2.C6. D

3.B7. A

4.C8. B

Matching.

1.E

2.C

3.A

4.B

5.F

Short Answer:

1.How is a cold boot different from a warm boot? How is a memory-resident part of

an operating system different from a nonresident part of an operating system?

When turning on a computer that has been powered off completely, you are

performing a cold boot. A warm boot, by contrast, is the process of using the

operating system to restart a computer.

The kernel is the core of an operating system that manages memory and

devices, maintains the computer’s clock, starts programs, and assigns the

computer’s resources, such as devices, programs, data, and information. The

kernel is memory resident, which means it remains in memory while the

computer is running. Other parts of the operating system are nonresident, that is,

these instructions remain on a storage medium until they are needed.

2.What is the purpose of an automatic update feature? Why and when might a user

receive a service pack?

Automatic update feature automatically provides updates to the program. With an

operating system, these updates can include fixes to program bugs (errors),

enhancements to security, modifications to device drivers, access to new or

expanded components such as desktop themes or games, and even updates to

application software on the computer such as a Web browser or an e-mail

program.

Many software makers provide free downloadable updates, sometimes called a

service pack, to users who have registered and/or activated their software. With

operating systems, the automatic update feature automatically alerts users when

What term is used for a software bundle?

What types of program are Safari and edge?

What consists of ROM chips or flash?

What term describes the use of unlicensed software?