Operating System Fundamentals: Basics Flashcards
What does OS stand for?
Operating System.
What does an OS do?
Manages all of the software and hardware on the computer.
Give some examples of and OS?
Windows.
MacOS.
IOS.
What are the different types of OS’s (Device wise)?
Desktop OS.
Mobile OS.
Server OS.
Embedded OS.
What is Desktop OS used for?
Manages the computer’s memory and processes, including all of its software and hardware
What are some examples of a Desktop OS?
A computer, laptop running windows.
A computer, laptop running MacOS.
A computer, laptop running Linux.
What is Mobile OS used for?
Allows smartphones, tablets and other devices to run applications and programs.
What are some examples of a Mobile OS?
A phone running IOS, Android.
An tablet running IOS, Android.
What is Server OS used for?
Run, manage, monitor, and control applications, processes, and client devices
What are some examples of a Server OS?
A server running Windows, Linux.
What is an Embedded OS used for
Run the code that allows the device to do its job
What are some examples of an Embedded OS?
A car running Android, Linux, Windows.
An ATM running Windows.
A vending machine running Android, Linux.
What does IOS stand for?
Iphone operating system.
What does MacOS stand for?
Macintosh operating system.
What does ISO file stand for?
Optical disc image.
What does an ISO do?
An exact copy of an entire optical disk such as a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray archived into a single file.
Ex: A copy of an operating system on a file, commonly used for distributing software.
What is Rufus used for?
Format and create bootable USB flash drives or Live USBs.
Ex: Create an OS as a bootable USB flash to install said OS.
What is the Disk Management used for?
Shows the details for each drive on your PC and all partitions for each drive. Also lets you edit your drives.
Ex: Shrink Volume (AKA: free up space) on a drive to dual boot an OS.
How do you access Disk Management?
Right click the Windows icon.
