op systems vocab Flashcards

1
Q

the large program that controls how mutch cpu communicates with other hardware componets is the_____.

A

operating systems

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2
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a computer that is easly to operate is called ___.

A

user friendly

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3
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the ______ wakes up the computer and reminds it what to do .

A

Bios

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4
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The ______ part of the operting sysem is stored on ROM.

A

essential

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5
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important, but non-ESSENTIAL ,PARTS OF THE operateing system are stored on the computer,s ____.

A

harddrive

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6
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disk based operating system is also known as ____.

A

Dos

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7
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________ is the most common operating system for pcs.

A

windows

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8
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operating systems are constantly being _____ as technology advances..

A

upgraded

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9
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one exzample of a macintosh operating system is _____.

A

system 8

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10
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a graphical user interface uses _____ to help the user navigate within the computers system.

A

graphics

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