Computer System Flashcards
What deos the operating system manage
Backing store, file compression, de-fragmentation, peripherals
How does the operating system provide a UI
Sorting of files, more than one window, error messages, command line interface
What is a library
A collection of commonly used private functions, such as random number generators
What are the advantages of using libraries
Related functions together, time saved, programs contain less code, has already been tested
What are some tools in a software development environment
Editor, loader, debugger, break point
How can a disk be organised
File transfer, formatting of a disk, compressing
How is the system maintained
System restore, defragmentation, virus protection, firewall
How does virus protection work
It monitors activity on a computer system for the signs of virus infection. Each virus has its own unique ‘signature’
How does a firewall work
A firewall can be a software or hardware security system that controls the incoming and outgoing network traffic
Description of a word processor
A computer program used for storing, manipulating, and formatting text
Description of a spread sheet
A computer program used for organising and analysing numerical data in tabular form
Description of a presentation
A computer program used to display information in the form of a slide show
Description of a database
A computer program that stores a comprehensive collection of related data
Description of a drawing application
A computer program used for producing and editing digital images
