Linux is an open-source operating system. 

 a. True 

b. False 

The operating system’s application programming interface (API) provides software developers with tools they use to build application software without needing to understand the inner workings of the operating system and hardware. 

a. True b. False 

One advantage of proprietary software versus off-the-shelf software is that_____.

a. the software provides a company a competitive advantage by solving problems in a unique manner

b. the software is likely to be of high quality because many customer firms have tested the software and helped identify its bugs

c. the software is likely to meet the basic business needs that are common across organizations

d. the initial cost is lower The _____ is the heart of the operating system and controls its most critical processes.

a. register 

b. kernel 

c. cache

d. user interface

One of the disadvantages of proprietary software is that______________. 

a. it is difficult to achieve what is required in terms of features and reports

b. it does not allow modification of features that one might need to counteract an initiative by competitors

c. it can take a long time and significant resources to develop the required software features 

d. it is hard to control result seven if one is involved in the development of software 

A global positioning system (GPS) device uses a(n) _____ to help people find their way around town or more remote areas. 

a. personal productivity software 

b. user software 

c. embedded system 

d. integrated development environment 

Which of the following is NOT one of the common types of utility programs?

a. tracking computer programs being run

b. spreadsheet application

c. file compression

d. merge and sort data

Answer rating: 100% (QA)

1 Linux is an opensource operating system Answer True Linux is a family of opensource Unixlike operating systems based on the Linux kernel an operatin... View the full answer