OS Basics
This software manages hardware and software resources on a computer.
What is an operating system?
This OS is commonly used on smartphones and tablets. → What is Android or iOS?
What is Android or iOS?
This interface uses icons and windows for user interaction.
→ What is a graphical user interface (GUI)?
The OS organizes data into these structures. →
What are files and folders?
This OS feature requires users to enter a password.
→ What is authentication?
The OS acts as a bridge between these two components.
What are hardware and applications?
This OS type supports multiple users at the same time.
→ What is multi-user OS?
This interface requires users to type commands.
→ What is a command-line interface (CLI)?
This OS function tracks file locations and permissions.
→ What is file management?
This system determines what users can access.
→ What is authorization?
This OS function allows multiple programs to run at once.
What is multitasking?
This OS reacts to inputs instantly, often used in robotics.
→ What is a real-time OS?
GUIs are considered more user-friendly than this interface type.
→ What is CLI?
This term refers to the OS managing active tasks.
→ What is process management?
This OS feature protects files from unauthorized access.
→ What are permissions?
The OS allocates this to programs to ensure smooth operation.
→ What is memory?
This OS type is designed for servers and enterprise systems.
→ What is a network OS?
This type of interface is often used by advanced users and system administrators. → What is CLI?
→ What is CLI?
The OS uses this to prioritize tasks and allocate CPU time. → What is scheduling?
→ What is scheduling?
This type of account has full control over the system.
→ What is an administrator account?
This term describes the OS’s role in managing input/output devices.
→ What is device management?
This OS allows users to interact with the system using typed commands.
→ What is a command-line interface OS?
This interface combines GUI and CLI features.
→ What is a hybrid interface?
This term describes the OS’s ability to switch between tasks efficiently.
→ What is context switching?
This OS feature logs user activity and system events. → What is auditing?
This OS feature logs user activity and system events. → What is auditing?