Computer systems Flashcards
Operating system
a software that supports a computer’s basic function
Graphical User Interface (GUI)
Items on the screen such as icons, taskbar etc.
Von Neumann Structure
contains primary storage
Buses
transfers information
Operating system
a piece of system software which controls the hardware within a computer
Application programming interface (API)
a set of code libraries that software developers can use to write applications for that operating system
User interface (UI)
allows users to control the the computer
Advantages of High level languages
. easier to read and learn
. written faster
. easier to understand and debug
Advantages of Low level languages
.It can run very quickly
.Requires less RAM
.Statements can be used to control and manipulate specific hardware components
