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• What does system software consist of?

  Programs that control or maintain the operations of the computer and its devices
• What is an operating system (OS)?

  A set of programs containing instructions that coordinate activities among computer hardware resources
• What are the main functions of an operating system?

  • Start and shut down a computer
  • Provide a user interface
  • Manage programs and memory
  • Coordinate tasks and configure devices
  • Establish an Internet connection
  • Monitor performance and provide utilities
  • Automatically update and control a network
  • Administer security
• What is a boot drive?

  The drive from which your computer starts
• What is the purpose of a recovery disk?

  It contains system files that will start the computer
• What are the shut down options included in an operating system?

  Various options to safely turn off the computer
• What does sleep mode do?

  It saves open documents and programs to RAM and turns off unneeded functions
• How does hibernate mode differ from sleep mode?

  Hibernate saves open documents to a hard disk before removing power
• What is the process of starting or restarting a computer called?

  Booting
• What is a cold boot?

  Turning on a computer that has been powered off completely
• What is a warm boot?

  Using the operating system to restart a computer
• What is a user interface?

  It controls how you enter data and instructions and how information is displayed
• What is a graphical user interface (GUI)?

  A user interface that allows interaction with menus and visual images
• What is memory management in an operating system?

  It optimizes the use of RAM
• What is virtual memory?

  A portion of a storage medium functioning as additional RAM
• What is a performance monitor?

  A program that assesses and reports information about computer resources
• How does an operating system affect productivity?

  It directly affects how programs are handled and tasks are processed
• What are the types of task management in operating systems?

  • Single user and multiuser
  • Single tasking and multitasking
  • Foreground and background
  • Preemptive multitasking
  • Multiprocessing
• What is task scheduling in an operating system?

  It determines the order in which tasks are processed
• What is a command-line interface?

  A user interface where data and instructions are entered using the keyboard
• What capabilities do operating systems often provide users with?

  • Managing files
  • Searching for files
  • Viewing images
  • Securing a computer
  • Uninstalling programs
  • Cleaning up disks
  • Defragmenting disks
  • Diagnosing problems
  • Backing up files and disks
  • Setting up screen savers
• What is automatic update in an operating system?

  It automatically provides updates to the program, especially the operating system
• What are the responsibilities of a network administrator using a server operating system?

  • Add and remove users, computers, and devices
  • Install software and administer network security
  • Organize and coordinate resource access for multiple users
• What is a stand-alone operating system?

  A complete operating system that works on a desktop or mobile device
• Name some examples of stand-alone operating systems.

  • Windows 7
  • Mac OS X
  • UNIX
  • Linux
  • Windows 10
• What is Windows 10 known for?

  It is Microsoft's fastest and most efficient operating system to date
• What are the common editions of Windows 10?

  • Windows 10 Pro
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Windows 10 Education
  • Windows 10 Enterprise
• What programs are included in Windows 10?

  • Windows Defender
  • Groove Music
  • Microsoft Store
  • Movies and TV
• What is a user account in Windows 10?

  A user name identifies a specific user, and a password is associated with it
• Name some examples of server operating systems.

  • Windows Server 2019
  • UNIX
  • Linux
  • Solaris
  • NetWare
• When was UNIX developed?

  In the early 1970s
• What is Linux?

  An open-source, popular, multitasking UNIX-type operating system
• What is the Macintosh operating system known for?

  It has set the standard for operating system ease of use
• What is the latest version of the Macintosh operating system?

  Mac OS Mojave
• What are additional features of Windows 10?

  • Return of the familiar Start Menu
  • New web browser, Microsoft Edge
  • Cortana, the personal virtual assistant
  • Multiple desktop and Task View
  • Action Center for notifications and settings
  • Tablet mode
• What is an embedded operating system?

  It resides on a ROM chip on a mobile or consumer electronic device
• Name some examples of embedded operating systems.

  • Windows Embedded CE
  • Windows 10 Mobile
  • Palm OS
  • iPhone OS
  • BlackBerry
  • Google Android
  • Embedded Linux
  • Symbian OS
• What is a utility program?

  A type of system software that allows a user to perform maintenance-type tasks
• What functions does a file manager perform?

  • Displaying a list of files
  • Organizing files in folders
  • Copying, renaming, deleting, moving, and sorting files
  • Creating shortcuts
• What does a disk defragmenter do?

  It reorganizes files and unused space on a hard disk for quicker access