Flashcards
Operating Systems
Flashcards do conjunto (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 tasksThe Menu bar
Copy and Paste
File menu commands
Managing the computer - 3Provides a user interfaceA user interface, also called a "UI" or simply an "interface," is the means in which a person controls a software application or hardware device. A good user interface provides a "user-friendly" experience, allowing the user to interact with the software or hardware in a natural and intuitive way.
- 4Provides file managementThe system that an operating system or program uses to organize and keep track of files.
- 5Handles system resourcesThe Handle System is a technology specification for assigning, managing, and resolving persistent identifiers for digital objects and other resources on the Internet.