windows operating system Flashcards
1
Q
a set of programs that acts as an interface between applications and the computer’s hardware
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operating system
2
Q
the ability to use multiple processing devices
A
Multiprocessing
3
Q
the ability to run multiple applications simultaneously
A
multitasking
4
Q
the ability to run multiple parts of an application simultaneously.
A
multithreading
5
Q
the core of any operating system is called the
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kernel
6
Q
a computer program that enables the operating system to interact with hardware devices.
A
drivers
7
Q
a _______ allows a user to interact with the kernel and the utilities
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interface
8
Q
programs included with an operating system that perform system-related tasks
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utilities
9
Q
a subclass computer program that is designed for end users.
A
application
