CamTech Flashcards Operating Systems

CamTech Flashcards Operating Systems

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Computers

11th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is resource management in an operating system?

Back

The OS decides when different processes are given access to resources, such as the CPU or network connection, and controls access to shared resources like printers using spooling.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a User Interface (UI) in an operating system?

Back

The display that allows users to interact with the system, which can be a Graphical User Interface (GUI), Command Line Interface (CLI), or Menu-driven Interface (MDI).

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do user profiles function in an operating system?

Back

User profiles allow different users to have separate logins, access shared and personal files, and can assign administrative privileges to certain users.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role does an operating system play in memory access?

Back

The OS finds and labels memory locations for the CPU, marking unused locations as 'free' to prevent overwriting necessary data.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does an operating system manage peripheral devices?

Back

The OS installs and manages drivers that allow the computer to communicate with and use new peripherals as they are added.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What security features does an operating system provide?

Back

The OS provides passwords, antivirus software, and firewalls to protect against unauthorized access, malware, and control network traffic.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is multitasking in an operating system?

Back

Multitasking allows an operating system to run multiple applications simultaneously by managing CPU time and resources efficiently.

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