Basics of Operating System 1

Which of the following OS is basically used by Apple?

• Ubuntu

• MAC OS

• Windows

• Linux

It is a program that manages the computer hardware.

• Operating System

• User

• Application Software

• I/O Devices

What are the 3 main goals of a computer operating system?

• Reliability. Functionality. Both.

• Durabiity. Functionality. Both

• Resiliency. Attainability. Both

• Convenience. Efficiency. Both

The initial program that runs when a computer is powered up or rebooted.

• Interrupt

• Monitor Call

• Bootstrap Program

• Program File

It is the heart of the Operating System.

• Kernel

• CPU

• System Unit

• Motherboard

It is a family of operating systems for personal and business computers.

• Windows

• Mac

• Linux

• Real time

It allows different parts of a single program to run concurrently.

• Multi-user

• Multitasking

• Multiprocessing

• Multithreading

It is the software platform on top of which other programs can run on mobile devices

• Window OS

• Mac OS

• Mobile OS

• Linux OS

It is the official name of the Apple Macintosh operating system.

• Windows

• Mac

• Linux

• Real time

Responds to input instantly. General-purpose operating systems, such as DOS and UNIX, are not real-time.

• Windows

• Mac

• Linux

• Real time