TEST (08/ 05/ 2023)

Exercise 1. Match the words with their definitions.

Column A Column B
1. Application program A. program in memory
2. The operating system B. is a comprehensive, self-contained program that performs a particular
function directly for the user
3. A user interface (UI) C. are the programs located in disk storage and that programs will be loaded
into memory as needed
4. A computer D. is program code that can be placed on various media like Hard Drive,
Flash Drive, Floppy, or other media
5. Supervisory control E. is a Unix-based operating system designed for use on Apple Mac
computers includes memory-protection, pre-emptive multitasking and
symmetric multiprocessing support
6. A system resource F. is a person who utilizes a computer or network service
7. A system G. is any information or data sent to a computer for processing

8. Web design H. is any usable part of a computer that can be controlled and assigned by the
operating system so all of the hardware and software on the computer can
work together as design.
9. Output I. is the most important program in the operating system, the program that
manages the operating system, is the supervisor program, most of which
remains in memory
10. Source code J. is a program or group of programs designed for end-users.

11.Linux K. is a machine that can be instructed to carry out sequences of arithmetic or

logical operations automatically via computer programming
12.Input L. is the process of planning, conceptualizing, and arranging content online
13.Hardware M. is the set of programs between the applications programs and the
hardware
14.Software N. is a general term for control of many individual controllers or control
loops, such as within a distributed control system.
15.Mac OS X O. is any information that is processed by and sent out from a computer or
other electronic device  
16.Resident P. is the physical computer equipment
17.A user Q. is a series of statements written in a language program.
18.Application software R. is a Unix based operating system designed or used on a Wide variety of
(app for short) computer systems
19. A resident program S. is the space where interactions between humans and machines occur.
20. The non-resident T. is a group of interacting or interrelated entities that form a unified whole
programs
Answer:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.

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 Exercise 2: Choose the correct answer.
1. The supervisor controls the ___ operating system and loads into memory other operating system
programs from disk storage only as needed.
A. total B. entire C. last D. general
2. Keep in mind, ___, that much of the work of an operating system is hidden from the user.
A. however B. but C. although D. therefore
3. The most important program in the operating system, the program that manages the operating system, is
the supervisor program, most of which ____in memory and is thus referred to as resident.
A. remain B. remained C. remains D. remaining
4. The operating system stars ___ the user interface as soon as the PC is switched on.
A. run B. running C. runs D. is running
5. They lie between applications programs, ___ word processing, and the hardware.
A. such as B. but C. therefore D. because
6. We begin ___ focusing on the interaction between a user and a PC operating system.
A. by B. in C. for D. at
7. One of the key functions of the operating system is to ___ a user interface.
A. open B. setup C. create D. establish
8. When he ___ a basic kernel, he’d released the source code to the Linux kernel on the Internet.
A. Write B. writing C. had written D. is writing
9. Source code is important. It's the original from ___ compiled programs are generated.
A. which B. where C. that D. who
10. The user is aware of the effects of different applications programs ___ operating systems are invisible
to most users. 
A. therefore B. such as C. as soon as D. but
11. An operating system kernel on its own isn't a lot of use; but Linux was ___ designed as a near-clone of
Unix, and there is a lot of software out there that is free and was designed to compile on Linux.
A. purposefully B. purpose C. reposition D. purposing
12. If you don't have the source code to a program, you can't modify it to fix bugs or add new ____.
A. programme B. result C. features D. language
13. Like most computer science courses, a big ____ of it was taught on (and about) Unix.
A. Component B. constructive C. ingredient D. item 
14. A distributed windowing system on which people implement graphical interface.
A. features B. standard C. degree D. competence
15.  If you use it heavily you may want to ___ or develop or fix bugs in it - and it is so easy to give your
fixes back to the community that most people do so.
A. extend B. increase C. growth D. promote
16. The supervisor program is the most important. It remains in memory, ___ it is referred to as resident.
A. therefore B. such as C. because D. thought
17. The main reason for installing more memory is to allow the computer to process __ faster.
A. image B. job C. information D. data
18. You can find information on the internet by ___ a search engine
A. use B. used C. using D. has used
19. ___ role is to provide services for applications software.
A. In other B. An additional C. In which D. In view
20. ___ input and output operations are invoked by applications programs, they are carried out by the
operating system.
A. Because B. Although C. But D. If

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Exercise 3: Based on the given word, write a complete sentence.
1. An operating system/a set/programs/lie/between/applications software/the computer hardware.
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2. Manage/the computer’s resources/an/importance/function/the operating system.
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3. We/forward to/have/cheaper/faster computers.
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4. The role/the operating system/to/communicate/direct/the hardware.
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5. An additional role/to/provide/services/applications software.
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6. He objected to/pay/expensive/telephone calls/Internet access.
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7. The main reason/install/more memory/to allow the computer/process data faster.
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8. One of the most/importance/functions/a computer/to process large amounts/data quick.
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9. You/can/find information/the Internet/by/use/a search engine.
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10. I look forward/input/data/by/voice instead/use/a keyboard.
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11. Which/operating system/is/use/Apple Macintosh microcomputers?
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12. A standard/distribute/window/system/which people/implement/graphical interfaces.
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13. An organization/volunteers/dedicated/make/good software/anyone/could/use without/pay.
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14. Which/operating system/most suited/use in the living room/a family home.
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15. What/the main function/an operating system?
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16. How/you/enter/Unix commands?
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17. The operating system/start/run/the user Interface/as soon as/the PC/switched on.
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18. What different/there between applications software/ operating systems?
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19. They/carried out/the/operate/system.
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20. They/establish/user interface, and/execute/and/provide/services/applications software.
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Exercise 4: Translate the following sentences into Vietnamese.

1: The hardware needs software to make it work.
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2: Between the applications software and the hardware is a software interface – an operating system.
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3: The most important program in the operating system, the program that manages the operating system,
is the supervisor program, most of which remains in memory and is thus refenrred to as resident.
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4: Managing the computer’s resources is an imporrtant function of the operating system.
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5: We begin by focusing on the inter raction between a user and a PC operating system.
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6: The operating system starts running the user interface as soon as the PC is switched on.
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7: Another function of the operating system is executing and providing services for applications
software.
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8: Without the user being aware of the details, the operating system manages the computer’s resources.
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9: We look forward to having cheaper and faster computers.
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10: One of the most important functions of a computer is to process large amounts of data quickly.
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11: One task of the supervisor program is to load into memory non-resident programs as required.
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12: An additional role is to provide servies for applications software.
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13: The role of the operating system is to communicate directly with the hardware.
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14: Part of the work of mainframe operating systems is to support multiple programs and users.
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15: The task in most cases is to facilitate interaction between a single user and a PC.
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16: The main reason for installing more memory is to allow the computer to process data faster.
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17: Source code is important. It’s the original from which compiled programs are generated.
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18: If you don’t have the source code to a program, you can’t modify it to fix bugs or add new features.
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19: Most software companies won’t sell you their source code, or willl only do so for an eye – watering
price, because they believe that if they make it available it will destroy their revenue stream.
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20: An operating system kernel on its own isn’t a lot of use.
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Exercise 5: Read the following passage and answer the questions.

In keeping with the worldwide trend, Asian banks have been active in replacing and upgrading
their core banking systems in the last few years.
Analysing the recent decisions, we noticed three significant trends. Firstly, more than 50% of banks
that decided to replace their core banking systems were small banks with an asset base of less than $1
billion. Medium to large Asian banks are taking considerably long to mull over the wisdom of replacing.
Secondly, banks are increasingly favouring the UNIX platform. Part of the reason for this observation is
that most of the recent deals came from small banks, for which the UNIX platform is more feasible.
Thirdly, no vendor dominates the region, but Asian service providers have been given preference by banks
while vendors with strongholds in Europe and the United States find it difficult to develop a solid position
here.
In China, SAP clinched the core banking systems deal awarded by China Minsheng Bank, marking the
entry of this global vendor in the region. Chinese banks are increasingly considering replacement;
however following implementation problems in a few Chinese banks, they are now more cautious about
taking the plunge. Taiwan banks did not enter into a single deal in 2004 but showed sudden activity in
2005. I-flex has emerged as the top vendor in this country.
Analysing vendor dominance in the region, we discovered that I-fl ex, Infosys, TCS-FNS, Nucleus
Software and System Access have been popular among second-tier banks in Asia. For large banks, the
preferred vendors include Temenos, TCS, SAP and Infosys. Leading international vendors such as Fiserv
and Fidelity have shown little activity in the region in the last two years.
Globally, Islamic banking is a fast growing sector with banks demanding a system specific cally
catering to this segment. Within Asia, Islamic banking has been popular largely in Malaysia and
Indonesia.
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 The leading vendors for Islamic banking in the region are Silverlake, Infopro and Microlink who
have done a fair number of deals in Malaysia.
In summary, we believe that international vendors have found it difficult to establish a stronghold
in Asian markets as there is distinct preference for vendors who are perceived to have knowledge of the
unique local market conditions in addition to a solid track record.
Question:
1. What are three trends in Core Banking?
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2. Which bank is leading in the core transition?
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3. Which bank is SAP’s core system?
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4. Which suppliers become popular at Asian bank?
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5. What are the top suppliers for Islamic banking?
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