AIS160 Chapter 3: Operating Systems

When you purchase a computer or mobile device, it usually has an operating system and other tools installed.

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When you purchase a computer or mobile device, it usually has an operating system and other tools installed.

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Some operating systems allow users to control a network and administer security.

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An operating system must be installed on a hard drive. It cannot run from a USB flash drive or other media.

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The start-up process is similar for large and small computers and mobile devices.

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The kernel is an example of a non-resident instruction.

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A cold boot generally is faster than a warm boot.

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Operating systems on embedded computers use a multitasking operating system.

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The computer may run slower while it uses virtual memory.

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If thrashing occurs, try to exit the program. If that does not work, try a warm boot and then a cold boot.

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