Operating Systems Flashcards
What is the primary function of an operating system?
o One of the primary functions of an operating system is to provide an interface
between the user and the computer
What are the two main types of interface that a operating system may use?
Graphical User Interface (GUI)
Command Line Interface (CLI)
What is the function of the Kernel?
▪ Communicates directly with the system’s hardware components like the
CPU, memory, and disk storage on behalf of applications,
What operating system format would I choose if I had a 64-bit processor and why?
o A computer with a 64-bit processor can run both 64-bit and 32-bit operating
systems and applications
o A computer with a 32-bit processor can only run 32-bit operating systems and
applications
What are some secondary functions of an operating system?
▪ The operating system is also responsible for resource allocation, process
management, and error handling
What type of OS would I find on IoT devices?
● Embedded OS
What are the features of Microsoft Windows and Windows Server?
Commercial/Open-Source
Versions
Distinguishing features
Commercial
Windows 7,8,8.1,10,11
Windows Server 2016,2019,2022
What are the features of macOS?
Commercial/Open-Source
Versions
Distinguishing features
Commercial
macOS or OS X
Only operates on Apple devices
Based on Unix
What are the features of Linux?
Commercial/Open-Source
Versions
Distinguishing features
Open source
Red Hat, Debian, SUSE
Command line and graphical UI versions, based on UNIX, mostly used for servers
What are the features of ChromeOS?
Commercial/Open-Source
Versions
Distinguishing features
Commercial
ChromeOS
▪ Designed to run on specific hardware
▪ Stripped down operating system
▪ Primarily uses web applications and supports Android apps
What are the features of Android?
Commercial/Open-Source
Versions
Distinguishing features
Open Source
Every manufacturer can make their own version
A specific operating system that was designed to be able to support the smartphone and tablet market
