Windows Operating System

Question 1

A set of programs that acts as an interface between the applications that are running on a compute and the computer’s hardware.

Answer 1

Operating System (OS)

Question 2

The ability to use multiple processing devices.

Answer 2

Multiprocessing

Question 3

The ability to run multiple applications simultaneously.

Answer 3

Multitasking

Question 4

Multitasking where multiple processes must work together for the operating system to work effectively.

Answer 4

Cooperative Multitasking

Question 5

Multitasking where applications are forced to share the CPU.

Answer 5

Preemptive Multitasking

Question 6

The ability to run multiple parts of an application simultaneously.

Answer 6

Multithreading

Question 7

This is the core of the operating system that is loaded into memory when the system boots up. Responsible for controlling security, managing the file system, and providing a platform for applications to run. The user rarely interacts directly with this.

Answer 7

Kernel

Question 8

Type of computer program that enables the operations system to interact with hardware devices.

Answer 8

Drivers

Question 9

Allows the user to interact with the kernel and the utilities. There are two main types of this, command line and GUI.

Answer 9

Interface

Question 10

Features or programs included with an operating system that perform system-related tasks. (Control Panel)

Answer 10

Utilities

Question 11

A subclass computer program that is designed for end-users.

Answer 11

Application