Software (DNF) Flashcards
what are the 5 main types of software
- system software
- application software
- operating systems
- utility programs
- program translators
name some examples of operating systems
- Android OS
- OS X (Apple MACs)
- iOS (iPhone/iPad)
- MS-DOS and Windows
- Google Chrome OS (based on Linux)
- Linux
what is an operating system?
a software that manages a computer’s hardware and provides a user interface
ie. allows us to interacr with the hardware
define interface
what we see and interact with
what are the functiond of an operating system?
- provides a user interface
- manages a variety of tasks:
- memory
- multitasking
- peripherals
- files
- user access rights
define peripherals
things that connect to our computer eg. speakers, keyboard, mouse
explain the user interface
it’s how the user interacts with the computer
what are the 5 main types of user interfaces?
- GUI
- Menus-Driven Interface
- CLI
- Voice activated
- Real time
give an example of a GUI user interface
WIMP - Windows, Icons, Menus and Pointers
explain the purpose of GUI
we can see what the computer is doing, making it easier for us to understand
explain how the Menu-driven interface works
can use this type of interface with arrows. Meaning, you can go only 4 directions, up, down, right and left.
whats an example of a Menu-driven interface
McDonalds ordering machine
what does CLI stand for?
Command Line Interface
explain how one would use CLI
it’s just like text, like windows command prompt
give a few examples of Real-Time user interfaces
- flood defences
- sensors detect inputs
- actuators output actions
