OPERATING SYSTEMS
This game will test basic knowledge of operating systems.
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Topics of this game:
- A/An _______ refers to system software that manages computer hardware and software.
- An operating system is categorized under _________.
- An operating system can send instructions to the monitor and other hardware devices.
- iOS is an example of a mobile operating system that is used on Apple mobile devices.
- All operating systems typically perform the same functions; however, their difference typically lie in their different user interfaces resulting in different user experiences.
- An example of _______ is when a computer asks users to enter a username and password to access the computer's resources.
- A/An _________ can view and access all user activities on a computer system.
- ________ refers to the function of an operating system where the OS acts as an interface between hardware and software. For example, it can allow a software like MS Excel to connect to hardware such as a printer to print sheets.
- A/An _________ allows a computer to detect and diagnose potential threats.
- ________ refers to when an operating system removes programs that are not being used from memory.
- Process and task management refers to ways in which the operating system manages and processes tasks at the same time resulting in a faster, more efficient device. Which of the following refers to the OS doing this by using more than one computer processor?
- ________ occurs when one processor performs several tasks at the same time in order to complete an operation.
- An example of multitasking is ______.
- An example of multiprocessing is ______.
- An example of multiprogramming is _______.
- ______ refers to when a computer has more than one user at a time, and the OS must thus allocate CPU processing time to each user one at a time.
- _______ processing requires the computer to be connected to a network or the internet. The data, however, may take a couple days to be processed.
- Batch processing is the slowest processing mode.
- An example of this type of processing is when websites like Amazon are able to immediately update customers about how many items are left in stock with each new purchase.
- An example of this type of processing is when someone goes to deposit a check at a bank. A data entry clerk might sometimes have to type in the check details into the bank's system to have the computer process all checks at a later date.
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