Chapter 9 Flashcards
An operating system includes various power options. what are the two main options?
sleep mode and hibernate mode
Sleep mode saves?
any open documents and running programs or apps to RAM, turns off all unneeded functions, and then places the computer in a low-power state
Hibernate mode saves?
any open documents and running programs or apps to an internal hard drive before removing power from the computer or device
A user interface (UI) controls how you?
enter data and instructions and how information is displayed on the screen
With a graphical user interface (GUI), you interact with?
menus and visual images
In a command-line interface, a user does what?
types commands represented by short keywords or abbreviations or presses special keys on the keyboard to enter data and instructions
foreground vs background
The foreground application, Microsoft Word, is displayed on the screen. The other applications (Calendar, Google Maps in Edge, and File Explorer) are in the background
ex. being on spachat but having to swipe away old apps. snap is foreground other apps are backgroun
A driver is a?
small program that tells the operating system how to communicate with a specific device
A performance monitor is a program that?
assesses and reports information about various computer resources and devices
ex. reporting a program failing.
Operating systems often provide users with a variety of tools related to managing a computer, its devices, or its programs. for ex.
File Manager Search Image Viewer Uninstaller Disk Cleanup Disk Defragmenter Screen Saver File Compression PC Maintenance Backup and Restore Power Management
A desktop operating system is?
a complete operating system that works on desktops, laptops, and some tablets Windows macOS UNIX Linux Chrome OS
The operating system on mobile devices and many consumer electronics is called?
a mobile operating system and resides on firmware
Android
iOS
Windows (Mobile Edition)
