Understanding Operating Systems

Understanding Operating Systems

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Computers

10th Grade

Hard

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shaf cangil

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an Operating System?

Back

The brain of a computer

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the two main types of Human-Computer Interface (HCI)?

Back

Command Line Interface (CLI) and Graphical User Interface (GUI)

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does Memory Management in an OS do?

Back

Allocates memory to running programs

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of File Management in an OS?

Back

Helps organize files and folders

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the interesting fact about the first operating system?

Back

All of the above: It was created in the 1950s, It was called GM-NAA I/O, It was used to control a machine tool.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Memory Management:

Back

The OS allocates memory to running programs and prevents them from interfering with each other.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

It allows you to run multiple programs at the same time.

Back

Multitasking

8.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

It protects your computer from unauthorized access and viruses.

Back

Security