Block 2 Unit 2a Flashcards
(22 cards)
What are the 2 main components of a computer?
Hardware & Software
Software consists of ____________ of ___________ written in a programming language.
Lines, Codes
An operating system is an example of _______________ software.
System
List 3 features a modern operating system is expected to provide.
Graphics, Command Prompt, Security
The kernel is the _____________ of an operating system.
Core
The primary responsibility of the OS kernel is _______________ ________________
Recourse Management
List 2 common methods of OS user interface.
GUI, Command prompt
Which feature of an operating system prevents unauthorized configuration changes?
Security
The OS __________ ____________ provides a search function to make files easy to find.
File System
BIOS consists of lines of code called
Firmware
What is the fundamental purpose of BIOS?
Turn a computer over to the operating system
Microsoft Windows 10 OS is based on the _____________________________ kernel.
New technology
What prevents the user from viewing or modifying the Windows OS code?
Leagally binding EULA
Which operating system was developed at Bell Labs Research Center in the 1970s?
UNIX
Which UNIX-like OS was developed by Apple Inc.?
MACOS
Which free and open-source OS was developed by Linus Torvalds in 1991?
Linux kernel
Where are Linux-based operating systems most often used?
Mobile devices, servers, supercomputers
Which OS is most popular for desktop and laptop personal computers worldwide?
Windows
Which devices use Chrome OS?
Chromebooks
What is the primary user interface of Chrome OS
Chrome web browser
Chrome OS is based on the______ kernel
Linux
How does Chrome OS use the Google Cloud?
User data and application are based on cloud
