computer operations and fundamentals

Question 1

give examples of OS (operating system)

Answer 1

Microsoft windows
MAC OS X
Linux
Android

Question 2

what is an operating system?

Answer 2

an operating software is a system software that controls the hardware and allows communication between the user and the computer system

Question 3

why is an operating system important?

Answer 3

is the most important software system because it consists the important files the computer needs to function

Question 4

7 functions of an operating system

Answer 4

provides a user interface
memory management
processor management
file management
hardware management
system security management
error handling

Question 5

4 types of operating systems

Answer 5

single-user system
multi-user system
multi-tasking system
multi-processing system

Question 6

single-user system

Answer 6

an operating system that supports only a single user at a time

Question 7

multi-user system

Answer 7

an operating system that allows multiple users to access to a computer’s resources at the same time

Question 8

multi-tasking

Answer 8

an operating system capable of allowing several programs to run at the same time

Question 9

multi-processing

Answer 9

an operating system that is capable of supporting and making use[utilising] of more than one computer processor

Question 10

what is trouble shooting?

Answer 10

trouble shooting is the process of identifying and resolving a problem in a computer system

Question 11

what to do if computer does not start?
give 3 solutions

Answer 11

1. check the power chord is plugged tightly into the back of the system unit and power outlet.
2. if power outlet is correctly plugged in, make sure the power outlet is working by; plugging another electrical device to check whether the outlet is functioning properly.
3. if using a laptop, the battery may not be charged. plug in the AC adapter, wait for a few minutes and then try to turn on the laptop.