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- 1What is an operating system?software that supports a computer's basic functions
- 2What is the purpose of an operating system?to provide common services for computer programs
- 3What are the most common operating systems in use today?Android, Mac OS X, IOS, Windows, Ubuntu
- 4what are the main functions of an operating system?1) Booting the computer
2) Performs basic computer tasks
3) Provides a user interface
4) Handles system resources
5) Provides file management which refers to the way that the operating system manipulates, stores, retrieves and saves data. - 5booting the computer means...a startup sequence that starts the operating system of a computer when it is turned on
- 6Performs basic computer tasks examples...managing the various peripheral devices eg mouse, keyboard
- 7Provides a user interface examples...command line, graphical user interface (GUI)
- 8Handles system resources such as...computer's memory and sharing of the central processing unit (CPU) time by various applications or peripheral devices
- 9Provides file management which refers to...the way that the operating system manipulates, stores, retrieves and saves data.
- 10What is a GUI?In computing, a GUI is a graphical user interface, which is a type of interface that allows users to interact with electronic devices through graphical icons
- 11What are the advantages of using GUI?1) it can be user-friendly and speed up the user's work
2) it can be more attractive for non-technical people
3) in general, it looks more professional (but this does not mean it is always the best solution) - 12What are the disadvantages of using GUI?1) when it is not properly built, it can be very difficult to work with
2) it generally requires more memory resources than a non-graphical one
3) it might require the installation of additional software
4) depending on the programmer, it might require more time to be installed - 13What is a CLI?A CLI is command line interface, which is a user interface for a computer's operating system or an application
- 14What are the advantages of CLI?1) Control every aspect of your computer.
2) Once you learn it properly, it is fast.
3) You can do things at different times
4) Everything in one place
5) Good for speed if you have a slow computer - 15What are the disadvantages of CLI?1) Lots to learn
2) Not GUI (Graphic User Interface), or in other words, it's not beautiful.
3) Many of the advantages are mainly for Linux, not so much for Windows.
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