Operating Systems Flashcards
1
Q
What are Operating Systems?
A
A system software that manages computer hardware, software resources and provides common services for computer programs
2
Q
What is another name for OS?
A
Software environment/platform
3
Q
What is multitasking?
A
Ability to switch between applications
4
Q
What is Foreground?
A
Application that is running on the ACTIVE window
5
Q
What is Background?
A
Application that is running but NOT on ACTIVE window
6
Q
Why is an OS important?
A
It acts as a UI to navigate users and without it the computer is useless
