SLR 4 - OPERATING SYSTEMS Flashcards
1
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What is a software?
A
a program that runs on a computer
2
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What are the 2 main types of software?
A
- operating systems
- application software
3
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What is an operating system?
A
a collection of programs that manages the hardware and software of a computer system including sharing the computer’s time, memory, hardware and other resources
4
Q
What are the functions of an operating system?
A
- file management
- input/output management
- resource allocation
- process management
- networking management
- user management
- user interface
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