Operating Systems Flashcards
Name some Operating Systems
- Android
- Mac OS
- Linux-google chrome
- Windows
- Ios
- Raspberry
What is User Interface?
- GUI, WMP, Windows, Icons, Menus, Pointers
- without user interface you would have to communicate in binary
What does User management do?
-The operating System organises user logins and password. May include password protection on individual files. Control Access rights
What does Peripheral management do?
- Getting input and sending output
- Copying files from disk to main memory
- Copy data files back to secondary storage
Name some Word Processors:
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Publisher
What does Application Software do?
Application Software is used to carry out tasks on a computer such as:
- Writing an email
- Making a poster
- Doing homework and messaging friends
What are the advantages of Open source Software?
- Free
- Source code available
What are the Disadvantages of open source software?
- Viruses
- Adverts
- Limited help
What are the advantages of closed source software?
- No viruses
- No adverts
- Security
- Support is available
What are the disadvantages of closed source software?
- Not free
- Source code is not available
What is Peripheral?
A device that is not directly connected to the CPU. Divided into 3 categories; Input, output, storage.
What is RAM?
-Short term memory, keeps all applications open.
What is ROM?
Stores the boot strap loader
What are the Legislation Laws?
- ) Copyrights, designs and patents ACT
- It stops other people claiming your work - )Computer misuse ACT
- Stops unothorised access to Computer Systems-Hacking + viruses - )Data protection ACT
- Relevant
- Secure
- Delete the data after you have left
- Protects personal data-deleted when deceased
