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CIS 111: ch 4 > System Software/Operating Systems > Flashcards

System Software/Operating Systems Flashcards

1
Q

__________ works with end users, application software, and computer hardware to handle the majority of technical details.

A

System Software

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2
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__________ coordinate computer resources, provide an interface between users and the computer, and run applications.

A

Operating Systems

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3
Q

_________ perform, specific tasks related to managing computer resources.

A

Utilities

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4
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__________ are specialized programs that allow particular input or output devices to communicate with the rest of the computer system.

A

Device Drivers

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5
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___________ convert the programming instructions written by programmers into a language that computers understand and process.

A

Language Translators

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6
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__________ is a collection of programs that handle many of the technical details related to using a computer.

A

Operating system

  • most important type of computer program
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7
Q

Operating system functions are classified into three groups. What are they?

A
  1. Managing Resources
  2. Providing User Interface
  3. Running Applications
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8
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What is the term where operating systems coordinate all the computer’s resources including memory, processing, storage, and devices such as printers and monitors?

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Managing Resources

  • also monitor system performance, schedule tasks, provide security, and start up the computer
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9
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What is the term that involves user interface, gui, and voice assist tools?

A

Providing user interface

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10
Q

Operating systems allow users to interact with application programs and computer hardware through___________.

A

User Interface

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11
Q

Today, most operating systems use a _______________.

A

Graphical user interface (GUI)

  • uses graphical elements such as icons and windows
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12
Q

More recently, many operating systems include____________.

A

Voice Assist Tools

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13
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What is the term for Operating systems that load and run applications such as word processors and spreadsheets?

A

Running applications

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14
Q

Most operating systems support __________, or the ability to switch between different applications stored in memory.

A

Multitaksing

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15
Q

The program you are currently working on is described as running in the ________.

A

foreground

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16
Q

The other program or programs are running in the _________.

A

background

17
Q

Starting or restarting a computer is called ________ the system.

A

booting

  • two ways: warm boot and cold boot
18
Q

_________ occurs when the computer is already on and you want to restart it without turning off the power.

A

Warm boot

19
Q

Starting a computer that has been turned off is called a ________

A

Cold boot

19
Q

Most provide a place, called the ________, that provides access to computer resources.

A

Desktop

20
Q

Graphic representations for a program, type of file, or function

A

Icons

21
Q

Controlled by a mouse, trackpad, or touch screen, the ________ changes shape depending on its current function.

A

Pointer

22
Q

Rectangular areas for displaying information and running programs.

A

Windows

23
Q

Provide a list of options or commands that can be selected.

A

Menus

24
Q

Divide menus into major activity areas such as format and page layout.

A

Tabs

25
Q

Typically provide information or request input

A

Dialog Boxes

26
Q

Provides online assistance for operating system functions and procedures

A

Help

27
Q

Ability to control operations with finger movements, such as swiping, sliding, and pinching.

A

Gesture Control

28
Q

______ are used to store data and programs.

A

Files

29
Q

Related files are stored within a ________, and, for organizational purposes, a folder can contain other folders, or subfolders.

A

Folders

30
Q

______________ also known as ______________ are used withing handheld computers; operating system is stored within the device

A
  • Embedded operating systems
  • Real-time operating systems (RTOS)
31
Q

______________ or ____________ controls a single computer and is located on the computer’s hard disk.

A
  • Stand-alone operating systems
  • Desktop Operating Systems
32
Q

_______________are used to control and coordinate computers that are networked or linked together.

A

network operating systems (NOS)
- located on the network server

33
Q

Called the ____________, this computer coordinates all communication between other computers.

A

network server

34
Q

The operating system is often referred to as the ___________ or ____________.

A
  • software environment
  • software platform

CIS 111: ch 4 (3 decks)

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