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Operations Flashcards

1
Q

The operating system and utility programs that control a
computer system and allow you to use your computer

A

System Software

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2
Q

Enables the boot process, launches applications, – files,
controls hardware configuration, manages files on the –,
and protects from unauthorized use

A

transfer, hard drive

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3
Q

Programs that allow a user to perform specific tasks on a
computer
● Word processing, playing games, browsing the Web, listening to
music, etc.

A

Application Software

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4
Q

A collection of programs that
manage and coordinate the
activities taking place within a
computer

A

Operating System

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5
Q

Operating System acts as an intermediary
between the – and the
– and between the
– programs and
– hardware

A

user, computer, application, system

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6
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Functions of an Operating System

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●Interfacing with Users (typically via a GUI)
●Booting the Computer
●Configuring Devices
●Managing Network Connections
●Managing and Monitoring Resources and Jobs
●File Management
●Security

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7
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● The ability of an operating system to have more than one
program (task) open at one time
● CPU rotates between tasks
● Switching is done quickly
● Appears as though all programs executing at the same time

A

Multitasking

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8
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The ability to rotate between multiple threads so that processing is completed faster and more efficiently

A

Multithreading

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9
Q

Sequence of instructions within a program that is independent of
other thread

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Thread

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10
Q

Multiple processors (or multiple cores) are used in one
computer system to perform work more efficiently
● Tasks are performed –

A

Multiprocessing and Parallel Processing

sequentially

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11
Q

Functions of an Operating System

A
  1. Sequential Processing
  2. Simultaneous Processing
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12
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Tasks are performed right after the other

A

Sequential Processing

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13
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Multiple task are performed at the exact time

A

Simultaneous Process

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14
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Optimizing the use of main memory (RAM)

A

Memory Management

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15
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Memory-management technique that uses hard drive space as additional RAM

A

Virtual Memory

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16
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Area in RAM or on the hard drive designated to hold data that is
used by different hardware devices or programs

A

Buffer

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17
Q

Placing items in a buffer so they can be retrieved by the appropriate
device when needed

A

Buffering or spooling

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18
Q

Require users to input commands using
the keyboard

A

Command Line Interface

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19
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● Graphics based interface
● Used by most operating systems

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Graphical User Interface

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20
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Categories of Operating Systems

A

● Personal (Desktop) Operating Systems
● Server (Network) Operating Systems
● Mobile and embedded operating systems are also common

21
Q

● Designed to be installed on a single computer

A

Personal (Desktop) Operating System

22
Q

● Designed to be installed on a network server
● Client computers still use a personal operating system

A

Server (Network) Operating System

23
Q

The Types of Processors Supported

A

● Desktop, mobile, server processors
● 32-bit or 64-bit CPUs

24
Q

Support for Virtualization and Other
Technologies

A

● New types of buses
● Virtualization
● Mobility
● Security concerns
● Power-consumption concerns
● Touch and gesture input
● The move to cloud

25
Q

traditionally used a command-line interface
● Dominant operating system in the 1980s and early 1990s

A

Disk Operating System

26
Q

● Created originally for IBM microcomputers

A

PC - DOS

27
Q

● Created for use with IBM-compatible computers

A

MS - DOS

28
Q

The predominant personal operating system developed by Microsoft Corporation

A

Windows

29
Q

Proprietary operating system for computers made by Apple
Corporation

A

Mac OS

30
Q

Operating system developed in the late 1960s for midrange servers

A

UNIX

31
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A

UNIX

32
Q

● A standardized UNIX environment

A

●Single UNIX Specification

33
Q

Linux is developed by who and when

A

Linus Torvalds in 1991

34
Q

● Is open-source software; has been collaboratively modified
by volunteer programmers all over the world

A

Linux

35
Q

●The first cloud operating system
●Essentially is the Chrome Web browser
redesigned to run a computer, in addition to accessing Web resources

A

Chrome OS

36
Q

● Latest version of Windows designed for smartphones

A

Windows Phone

37
Q

● Designed for tablet use

A

Windows RT

38
Q

● Designed primarily for consumer and industrial devices
that are not personal computers

A

Windows Embedded

39
Q

● Linux-based operating system created with current mobile
device capabilities in mind
● Can create applications that take full advantage of all the
features a mobile device has to offer
● Open platform

A

Android

40
Q

Designed for Apple Mobile phones and mobile devices

A

iOS

41
Q

Software that performs a specific task, usually related to managing or maintaining the computer system

A

Utility Program

42
Q

● Designed to search for documents and other files on the user’s hard drive

A

Search Tools

43
Q

evaluate your system and make
recommendations for fixing any errors found

A

Diagnostic Programs

44
Q

diagnose and repair problems
related to your hard drive

A

Disk Management Program

45
Q

remove programs from your hard drive
without leaving bits and pieces behind

A

Uninstall Utilities

46
Q

delete temporary files

A

Clean up utilities

47
Q

Reduce the size of files to optimize storage space and transmission time

A

File Compression Programs

48
Q

● Make the backup and restoration process easier
● Creating a backup means making a duplicate copy of
important files

A

Back up and Recover utilities

49
Q

protect computers and users and it is
essential that all computer users protect themselves and
their computers

A

Security Programs

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