Chapter 12 O.S. Basics

Question 1

This provides a consistent environment for other software to execute commands. p563

Answer 1

The O.S.

Question 2

T/F The O.S gives the user an interface with the computer so the can send commands (input) and receive or results feedback (output).True p563

Answer 2

True.

Question 3

T/F The router hardware becomes the center through which systems hardware, and other software, and the user can communicate. p563

Answer 3

false the O.S.

Question 4

______ is software that is writing to supplement the commands available to a particular O.S. p564

Answer 4

Applications.

Question 5

What are some examples of applications. p564

Answer 5

Excel,Word, IE, FTP programs,Etc.

Question 6

A _____, is extremely specific software written for the purpose of instructing a particular O.S. on how to access a piece of hardware. p564

Answer 6

A “Driver”

Question 7

T/F. The driver allows the O.S. to properly understand how the software works and what it is able to do. p564

Answer 7

False .the driver allows the O.S. to properly understand how the HARDWARE works and what it is able to do. (Written In whole to prevent future confusion)Maestro Roberto.

Question 8

A particular revision of a piece of software , normally described by a number that tells you how new the product is in relation to other versions of the product. p565

Answer 8

Versions (ex 1.1, 1.2, 3.0, 3.2)

Question 9

The actual code that defines how a piece of software works. p565

Answer 9

“Source”

Question 10

Computer operating systems can be “_____ _____”, meaning the O.S can be examined and modified by anyone. p565

Answer 10

Open source

Question 11

Computer operating systems can be “_____ _____”, meaning the O.S can be only examined and modified by an owner or developer. p565

Answer 11

Closed source

Question 12

What is a program that runs on top of the O.S. and allows the user to issue commands through a set of menus or other interface(GUI)(which may or may not be graphical)? p565

Answer 12

Shell

Question 13

What is a method by which a person communicates with a computer using graphical image, icons and methods other than text. p565

Answer 13

GUI(Graphical User Interface).

Question 14

T/F GUI’s allow a user to use a mouse, touch-pad, or another mechanism to interact with the computer to issue commands. p565

Answer 14

True.

Question 15

Any group of computers that have a communication link between them are a _______. p565

Answer 15

A Network.

Question 16

T/F Networks block computers to share information and resources quickly and securely. p565

Answer 16

False. Networks enable you to do so.

Question 17

Cooperative Multitasking is …..? p565

Answer 17

A method that depends on the application itself to be responsible for using the processor and then freeing it for access by other application.

Question 18

Preemptive Multitasking is……p565

Answer 18

A method in which the the OS allots each application a certain amount of processor time and then forcibly takes back control and give control to another application or task access to the processor.

Question 19

The ability of a single application to have multiple requests in to the processor at one time is called? p565

Answer 19

Multithreading

Question 20

What is the HCL? p566

Answer 20

Hardware compatibility List Located on Microsoft’s website.