Chapter 12: Systems Software

Question 1

What are the main two types of user interfaces?

Answer 1

CLI: Command line interface
GUI: Graphic user interface

Question 2

What are the main differences between CLI and GUI?

Answer 2

CLI: No graphics, pointer, icons, etc. Only typing commands more expert-based

GUI: Pointers, icons, windows, etc more user-friendly

Question 3

What is the main advantage and disadvantage of CLI?

Answer 3

Advantages: More efficient for experts because you can give more precise commands
Disadvantages: Requires expert knowledge of computers

Question 4

What is the main advantage and disadvantage of GUI?

Answer 4

Advantages: More user-friendly and looks more aesthetically pleasing
Disadvantages: Less efficient may take time to execute specific commands

Question 5

What takes more memory? (GUI, CLI)

Answer 5

GUI

Question 6

What does WIMP stand for

Answer 6

Windows, Icons, Menus, pointers

Question 7

What is a swap file?

Answer 7

A swap file is a file stored on the hard drive or another storage device that takes over function when the RAM is full - it’s not as fast