Topic 2: system Flashcards
1
Q
5 functions of operating system
A
- starting and shut down computer
- provide user interface
- manage program
- manage memory
- monitor performance
- coordinate tasks
- do updates
2
Q
sleep mode
A
save running program and open documents to RAM, and turn the computer to low power state
3
Q
what is GUI (Graphical User Interface)
A
- to interact with menus and visual image
4
Q
User interface
A
control how you enter the instructions and how information is displayed on screen
5
Q
How an operating system handles programs directly
affects your productivity
A
- single tasking or multitasking
- single user or multiuser
- foreground or background
6
Q
Plug and Play
A
automatically configures new device being installed or connected to the computer
7
Q
3 categories of operating system
A
desktop - window, linux, ,Mac OS
mobile - IOS, Android, window
server - Linux, Window
