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

Embedded

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

User interface

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

backup

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

Chrome OS

Starting or restarting a computer is called ________ the system.

booting

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

Virtualization

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

GUI ( graphical user interface )

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

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

multitasking

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

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

Operating System

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

Android

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

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

Pointer

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Which kind of utility program is most important to your computer?

File management software An important piece of a computer's utility software is its file management program, which manages all the files stored on its drive. Computers store all data in files, so the file management tool allows the user to browse and search the stored files.

What keeps track of files and programs?

The OS manages storage by providing a file-management system that keeps track of the names and locations of files and programs. Programs called device drivers facilitate communication between devices attached to the computer and the OS.

What do you call the program that is responsible for keeping tracks of all devices in our computer?

Device Management − Keeps track of all the devices. This is also called I/O controller that decides which process gets the device, when, and for how much time. File Management − Allocates and de-allocates the resources and decides who gets the resources.

What manage hardware programs and files?

The operating system software, or operating system or OS, is the software your computer uses to process start-up instructions, interpret and communicate between applications software and devices used and to maintain your system.