Section 3 Book Chapter2 The Visible Computer Flashcards
What is the Kernel?
Core part of the operating system that handles the primary memory management
What do you call a program that is running?
A process
What does PID stand for in the resource monitor window?
Process ID
What are the two bit standards for operating systems commonly used in recent times
x32 and x64 bit
Can you install a x64 bit program onto a x32 bit operating system? What happens if you did?
The program will give you an error and will freeze/stop
What are device drivers?
Programs stored on the hard drive that act as an interface between the hardware devices and the operating system
How do operating systems store data?
As folders or files
What is a User account?
An identity created for a person in a computer or computing system
What is a super user or adminstrator account?
Accounts with high priviledges used for administration and have ownership over the system
What is the name for the Windows super user
Administrator
What is the name of the Linux/MacOS super user called?
The ROOT
What is a domain Controller?
A server that responds to authentication requests and verifies users on computer network
What is the name for a Windows Domain?
Active Directory
What is (SSO) Single sign-on?
A session and user authentication service that permits a user to use one set of login credentials
What is File and print sharing on MacOS?
An operating system feature where all the computers on the network can send communications to a computer or send print jobs to a printer
What is Samba on Linux
Allows Linux machines to communicate with windows machines in a network
Where are domain usernames and passwords stored at?
Windows Active Directory Domains
Describe a windows home edition
Designed to work in homes and SOHO, lacks basic features as not being able to join windows domains