Vocabulary List - Module 4: Computer Operating Systems

Front

What type of software is distributed online for a monthly subscription or an annual fee?

Back

Software as a Service (SaaS)

Front

What is an operating system installed on a single computer called?

Back

Desktop Operating System

Front

What type of operating system controls a single, centralized server computer that supports many users on networked computers?

Back

Server Operating System

Front

An operating system screen that contains icons for programs and files, as well as toolbars, taskbars, menus, and buttons you can use to start programs and apps is called a _______.

Back

Desktop

Front

Fill in the blank: A rectangular-shaped work area that displays an app or a collection of files, folders, and Windows tools is called a _______.

Back

Window

Front

Fill in the blank: A collection of information stored on your computer is called a _______.

Back

File

Front

Fill in the blank: The process that triggers a series of steps and checks as the computer loads the operating system is called the _______.

Back

Boot process

Front

Fill in the blank: The core of an operating system is called the _______.

Back

Kernel

Front

An area of memory that stores data and information waiting to be sent to an input or output device is called a _______.

Back

Buffer

Front

Fill in the blank: Placing data into a buffer is called _______.

Back

Spooling