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Operating systems
Cards in this deck (8)
- 1When is an operating system loaded?When a computer boots up
- 2Give some examples of operating systemsWindows
OS X
Linux
Android - 3What is an operating system?A collection of software
Forms part of the system software
Manages all of the other software applications through API - Applications Program Interface - 4How does it communicate with users?Through a user interface
e.g. Command line interface / Graphical user interface - GUI - 5What does it manage the sharing of?Main memory between different programs
- 6Why does it use device drivers?To control hardware devices
e.g. printers, hard disk drives, monitors - 7What does a multi-tasking operating system do?Coordinates the various programs
Allocates time to each one - 8How does it ensure security?Through the use of user names and passwords
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- GCSE Computing (3 Software) Flashcards on Operating systems, created by Anisha Rai on 20/04/2016.
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