System Software/Operating Systems Flashcards
__________ works with end users, application software, and computer hardware to handle the majority of technical details.
System Software
__________ coordinate computer resources, provide an interface between users and the computer, and run applications.
Operating Systems
_________ perform, specific tasks related to managing computer resources.
Utilities
__________ are specialized programs that allow particular input or output devices to communicate with the rest of the computer system.
Device Drivers
___________ convert the programming instructions written by programmers into a language that computers understand and process.
Language Translators
__________ is a collection of programs that handle many of the technical details related to using a computer.
Operating system
- most important type of computer program
Operating system functions are classified into three groups. What are they?
- Managing Resources
- Providing User Interface
- Running Applications
What is the term where operating systems coordinate all the computer’s resources including memory, processing, storage, and devices such as printers and monitors?
Managing Resources
- also monitor system performance, schedule tasks, provide security, and start up the computer
What is the term that involves user interface, gui, and voice assist tools?
Providing user interface
Operating systems allow users to interact with application programs and computer hardware through___________.
User Interface
Today, most operating systems use a _______________.
Graphical user interface (GUI)
- uses graphical elements such as icons and windows
More recently, many operating systems include____________.
Voice Assist Tools
What is the term for Operating systems that load and run applications such as word processors and spreadsheets?
Running applications
Most operating systems support __________, or the ability to switch between different applications stored in memory.
Multitaksing
The program you are currently working on is described as running in the ________.
foreground
The other program or programs are running in the _________.
background
Starting or restarting a computer is called ________ the system.
booting
- two ways: warm boot and cold boot
_________ occurs when the computer is already on and you want to restart it without turning off the power.
Warm boot
Starting a computer that has been turned off is called a ________
Cold boot
Most provide a place, called the ________, that provides access to computer resources.
Desktop
Graphic representations for a program, type of file, or function
Icons
Controlled by a mouse, trackpad, or touch screen, the ________ changes shape depending on its current function.
Pointer
Rectangular areas for displaying information and running programs.
Windows
Provide a list of options or commands that can be selected.
Menus
