Ch. 4 system software (Practice)

This system software coordinates computer resources, provides a user interface, and runs applications.

Operating System

This operating system feature is controlled by a mouse and changes shape depending on its current function.

Pointer

Operating systems allow users to Interact with application programs and computer hardware through a

User interface

An approach in which a single physical computer can support multiple operating systems that operate independently.

Virtualization

A dangerous program you can "catch" in a variety of ways, such as opening attachments to e-mail messages and downloading software from the Internet.

Virus

________ programs should be run frequently to avoid the unexpected loss of files from your devices.

backup

Starting or restarting a computer is called ________ the system.

booting

Which of the following was developed by Apple, is based on macOS, and is used as the platform for Apple's iPhone and iPad?

iOS

The ability to switch between different applications stored in memory is called

multitasking

The operating system is often referred to as the software environment or software

platform

What type of software works with end users, application software, and computer hardware to handle the majority of technical details?

system

This mobile operating system, developed by Google, is widely used in many of today's cell phones.

Android

The operating system based on Linux, designed for netbook computers, and focused on Internet connectivity through cloud computing.

Chrome OS

Type of aperating System used for handheld devices such as smart watches, cell phones, video game systems, and other small electronica devices

Embedded

This type of interface uses graphical elements such as icons and windows.

GUI ( graphical user interface )