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Chapter 5 Flashcards

1
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What are the two main types of programs within the system software category

A

operating system and utility programs

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2
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How are the operating systems categorized?

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by the type of device they are installed on

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3
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has a specific simple device, for example a robotic camera

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RTOS

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4
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This is required by network servers and it prioritizes tasks. It’s also called the network operating system

A

Multiuser

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5
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Give two examples of Mobiles OS

A

android; iOS

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6
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Describe windows

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by microsoft, user friendly and visually, made for home use, replaced DOS

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7
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Describe MAc

A

apple, first OS with GUI with point and click technology

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8
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Describe Linux

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open source operating system, can be modified

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9
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Dos

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command driven operating system

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10
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what determines a computers platform

A

operating system and processor

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11
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Five main functions of the operating system

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  1. manages computer hardware and peripherals (keyboard and mouse)
  2. provides consistent interaction between apps and cpu
  3. manages processor
  4. manages memory and storage
  5. provides user interface
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12
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what type of user interfaces do OS support?

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command driven, menu driven, GUI

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13
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Briefly explain the OS role in processor management

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it arranges the execution of multitasking activites

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14
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what is the OS’s role in managing memory resources?

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it uses ram for storage and then it clears it when it is no longer needed

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15
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how is virtual memory used as part of memory management

A

borrowing hard drive space when Ram is full

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16
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what is the purpose of a device driver?

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middle man program between the device OS, aka, a translater

17
Q

explain plug n play (pnp)

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facilitates the install of new hardware; ex the wizard that pops up when you get a new printer

18
Q

can immediately recognize a device, example flashdrive

A

hot plugging

19
Q

operating system code apps used to interact with CPU, ex is google map on yelp

A

api

20
Q

what is the OS role in file management

A

open, copy, move, rename, delete, recycle bin/trash

21
Q

what is the significance of a file name extension

A

shows file type

22
Q

what determines the file location

A

file path

23
Q

reduces file size ex winzip and stuffit

A

file compression

24
Q

rearranges files on your hard drive to allow for faster access of files

A

disc defrag

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