Operating System Basics Flashcards
What are the three major types of software you should be aware of?
Operating System, Application, Driver
Version
Revision of a piece of sfotware
Open Source
OS can be modified by anyone
Closed Source
(proprietary) only owner can modify the code
Shell
Makes OS easier to use by providing an interface to issue commands
GUI
Graphical User Interface
Network
Group of computers with a communication link between them
Cooperative Multitasking
Application is responsible for using processor and freeing it for use. If application locked up then the system was locked and had to be rebooted.
Preemptive Multitasking
Used in modern OS and allots certain amount of processor time and takes back control to give to another application. If application crashed others are unaffected.
Multithreading
Single application can have multiple requests to processor at one time. Increases application speed performance.
32-bit OS
Runs 32-bit processors. AKA x86
64-bit OS
Runs 64-bit processors. Can run 32-bit software. AKA x64
HCL
Hardware Compatibility List replaced by Windows Catalog and Compatibility Center
Windows Catalog
Hardware and software supported by each OS replaced by Compatiblity Center
Compatibility Center
List of hardware and software supported by each Windows OS
Desktop
For Windows OS a virtual desk on which all other programs and utilities run
Taskbar
For Windows OS contains start menu and system tray
Three types of networks
Workgroup, HomeGroup, Domain
What folder are deleted files stored in?
$Recycle.Bin
Program Window
Rectangular area created on the screen when an application is opened within Windows
Basic elements of a window
Control Box Minimize and Maximize/Restore Close Title Bar Menu Bar Active Window Border
States of a window
Maximized, Restored, Minimized
Service Packs
Major updates to Windows
.EXE
Executable Files (applications)
