U4: System Software, Operating Systems, and Utility Software Par

What is the process of starting your computer called?

• Shutting down

• Booting

• Restarting

• Logging in

What component provides instructions during the booting process?

• RAM

• Hard Drive

• BIOS (ROM chip)

• CPU

What does the booting process do to ensure all hardware components are working?

• Shuts down the computer

• Loads the OS and checks all hardware components

• Deletes unnecessary files

• Updates the operating system

What is displayed if all the parts are not working during the booting process?

• Green Screen of Life

• Red Screen of Error

• Blue Screen of Death

• Yellow Screen of Warning

What is a cold boot?

• Restarting the computer

• Starting the computer when the power button is turned off completely

• Putting the computer to sleep

• Shutting down the computer

When should you use a cold boot?

• If a program or app stops working

• If you suspect a hardware problem

• To clear the memory

• To skip some of the operating system start-up instructions

What does a warm boot refer to?

• Starting the computer when the power button is turned off completely

• Restarting the computer

• Putting the computer to sleep

• Shutting down the computer

Why is a warm boot generally faster than a cold boot?

• It uses less power

• It skips some of the operating system start-up instructions

• It does not check connected hardware devices

• It clears the memory

When should you use a warm boot?

• If a program or app stops working

• If you suspect a hardware problem

• When the computer is overheating

• When you want to shut down the computer

What is the purpose of system configuration in a computer?

• To install new software

• To define your entire computer system

• To delete files

• To update the operating system