Operating Systems
A special type of software that manages all the communications between the user, the software applications, and the hardware in a computer or device.
Operating System
External hardware computer components used for input and output.
Peripherals
This type of software is designed for the user; it incnludes applications such as database, word processors, and spreadsheets.
Application Software
This is an operating system component found in all versions of Microsoft Windows. It enables a user to view each of the tasks currently running on the computer, each of the processes, and the overall performance of the computer.
Task Manager
This is the most important thing to do before removing the system case.
Unplug or remove the power cable
This is an operating feature which does not exist as actual folders on the computer but only as references to one or more folders and the files sotred inside them.
Library
Used to communicate the outcome of data processing that was carried out by the computer to the user.
Output devices
This type of software is designed to help analyze, configure, optimize or maintain a computer.
Utility Software
This is a different way of starting Windows that loads only the barest essentials that are required for Windows to function. It should only be used for diagnosing computer problems and for fixing them.
Safe Mode
This is a contagious piece of code that infects the other software on the host system and spreads itself once it is run.
Virus
Name two operating system characteristics
1.Real-time
2.Multitasking
3.Multiuser
4. Embedded
This is the main board in a computer; it holds all the crucial hardware components. All internal hardware components of a computer are connected to it in some way.
Motherboard
This is any software that infects and damages a computer system without the owner’s knowledge or permission.
Malware
This Windows tool allows you to back up your entire operating system, its settings, and all your data.
Windows Backup and Restore
This type of data compression drops nonessential data from the source in order to save storage space. It reduces the file size using approximations of data, and the files are not reversible but the file is very close to the original.
Lossy
Name 3 types of operating systems
1. Windows
2. Linux
3. Mac OS X
4. Android
5. iOS
6. Windows phone
This is what carries out the instructions sent by software. It is the most important hardware component in a computer. You cannot have a running device without this.
Processor or CPU
This is a contract between the company that published the software you want to use and the user. It gives you the right to use the software in some manner while also stating the restrictions that are imposed by the software publisher.
Software License or End User License Agreement (EULA)
List 2 computer problems caused by hardware
Cables and connectors
Firmware upgrade
Driver
This is a component of Microsoft Windows that provides the ability to view and change system settings. It consists of a set of applets that include adding or removing hardware and software, controlling user accounts, changing accessibility options, and accessing networking settings.
Control Panel
Name 3 operating system tasks
1.Recognizing the hardware components of a device, controlling them
2. Taking input from devices like the keyboard or touch screen
3. Taking input from the user or from other software applications and sending it to the hardware
4. Managing the file system
This is the data storage device that is expected to replace hard disks. It uses different circuitry and methods for storing data and it has fewer moving parts.
Solid State Disk or SSD
This is the software that operates and controls particular hardware devices connected to your computer. It ensures that your operating system takes full advantage of your hardware.
Driver
List 3 computer problems caused by software
Incompatibility
Malware or virus
Unresponsive application
Consume too many resources
This is a type of user interface that allows a user to interact with software using text, graphics, and visual images, such as icons.
Graphical User Interface