PCS 4 Flashcards

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Two types of software needed for computers to be useful

Back

System software and application software

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Definition of system software

Back

Programs that enable a computer to function, including the operating system and utility programs

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Definition of application software

Back

Programs that the user interacts with most, such as spreadsheets, web browsers, and games

Front

Operating system responsibilities

Back

The operating system performs many tasks, including process management, file management, user management, and peripheral management.

Front

Process management

Back

Organizing instructions in memory so that they can be processed.

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File management

Back

Organizing the contents of secondary storage.

Front

User management

Back

Providing a user interface and access levels.

Front

Peripheral management

Back

Interfacing with device drivers to control physical devices.

Front

The OS is responsible for allocating space on the hard disk.

Back

The operating system manages the allocation of space on the hard disk.

Front

Files are broken up into blocks.

Back

Files are divided into blocks, which are equal to or less than the sector size of the hard drive.