Operating System Management

How does an operating system manage the processor?

• By installing applications

• By managing virtual memory

• By running multiple applications

• By encrypting data

(a)   is a function of input/output (I/O) device management.

• Managing virtual memory
• Using device drivers
• Encrypting data
• Installing applications

An alternative method for maintaining data security on a hard drive is drive _____

The operating system uses ______ _______to interact with peripheral devices.

What is the purpose of managing virtual memory in an operating system?

• To encrypt data

• To prevent overwriting of programs

• To install applications

• To manage device drivers

Match the following security methods with their purposes.

• Secures data on a storage device

• User authentication

• Adds new software to a system

• Application installation

• Handles communication between hardware and software

• Drive encryption

• Prevents unauthorized system access

• Device driver management

What is an embedded system?

• A system that can be easily modified

• A computer system dedicated to a specific task

• A system that stores files in the cloud

• A system that runs multiple operating systems

The utility program that optimizes the use of hard disk space by collecting separate parts of each file is called ____ ____________

The device that might be discussed as being embedded or non-embedded is (a)  

• Digital TV
• Smartphone
• Gaming console
• Desktop computer

What is a common feature of embedded systems?

• They run multiple applications

• They are part of a larger system

• They store user data

• They have a graphical user interface