Flashcards
Operating systems
Cards in this deck (5)
- 1Booting the computerBooting is a startup sequence that starts the operating system of a computer when it is turned on. A boot sequence is the initial set of operations that the computer performs when it is switched on. Every computer has a boot sequence.
- 2Performs basic computer tasksBack up your data
Malware protection
Keep your computer updated - 3Provides a user interfaceIn information technology, the user interface (UI) is everything designed into an information device with which a human being may interact -- including display screen, keyboard, mouse, light pen, the appearance of a desktop, illuminated characters, help messages, and how an application program or a Web site invites ...
- 4Provides file managementA file manager or file browser is a computer program that provides a user interface to manage files and folders.
- 5Handles system resourcesA resource, or system resource, is any physical or virtual component of limited availability within a computer system. Every device connected to a computer system is a resource. Every internal system component is a resource.