5. Computer Operating System
- What is an operating system (OS)?
- System software that manages hardware and software resources on a computer.
- Name three popular operating systems.
- Windows, macOS, Linux.
- What is a kernel in an operating system?
- The core part of the OS that manages system resources and communication between hardware and software.
- What is a user interface (UI)?
- The means through which a user interacts with a computer.
- What is multitasking in an OS?
- The ability of the OS to run multiple applications simultaneously.
- What is a process in computing?
- An instance of a program that is being executed.
- What is virtual memory?
- A memory management technique that uses disk space as additional RAM.
- What is a file system?
- The method an OS uses to organize and manage files on a storage device.
- What is a driver?
- Software that allows the OS to communicate with hardware devices.
- What is booting?
- The process of starting up a computer and loading the operating system.
- What is a command-line interface (CLI)?
- A text-based user interface used to operate software and OS.
- What is a graphical user interface (GUI)?
- A visual way of interacting with a computer using items like windows, icons, and menus.
- What is system software?
- Software designed to provide a platform for other software.
- What is application software?
- Software designed to help the user perform specific tasks.
- What is a real-time operating system (RTOS)?
- An OS designed to process data as it comes in, typically used in embedded systems.
- What is Linux?
- An open-source operating system based on Unix.
- What is Windows OS?
- A family of operating systems developed by Microsoft.
- What is macOS?
- An operating system developed by Apple for Mac computers.
- What is a shell in an OS?
- A user interface for access to an OS’s services.
- What is a task manager?
- A system utility that provides information about the processes and programs running on a computer.
