Software installed on the computer to help you interact with the computer

• Manages Hardware

• Desktop

• Operating System

• Start Menu

A Function of the Operating System: Visual elements, such as icons and menus, to help you interact with a computer.

• Manages Hardware

• Desktop

• Taskbar

• Provides User Interface

A Function of the Operating System: Small programs that help you perform specific functions, such as connecting to a network, managing resources, and adding new programs to your computer.

• Provides Utilities

• Secures Data

• Taskbar

• Icon

A Function of the Operating System: Programs communicate with the operating system to work with the required hardware, such as the CPU, to complete the required tasks.

• Desktop

• Icon

• File

• Manages Hardware

A Function of the Operating System: Creates profiles with usernames and passwords, so that only those users who know the username and password can access your computer.

• Taskbar

• Secures Data

• Shortcut

• Folder

The screen area that you can see when you log on to Windows OS.

• Provides Utilities

• Desktop

• Start Menu

• Shortcut

A rectangular bar that is usually located at the bottom of the screen. You can use it to select applications running on your computer.

• Taskbar

• Icon

• File

• Folder

A menu used to start an application, or to restart, logoff or shut down the computer

• Shortcut

• Operating System

• Start Menu

• File

Pictures that represent a part of the computer.

• Provides Utilities

• Taskbar

• Folder

• Icon

A link to another part of the computer, it is not the actual program.

• Shortcut

• Manages Hardware

• Provides User Interface

• Operating System