What are operating systems (OS)?

collections of programs that tell the hardware what to do

What does systems software include?

The OS + the utilities required to run + maintain the system

Where does systems software sit in the layers?

Between the hardware and the applications software

Software that is stored permanently in a device

What do OSs look after + oversee?

managing the hardware and peripherals, managing the programs installed + being run

represents applications and actions with icons

studbud

Topic 12 - Sytem Software - Computer Science - CCGS

10 termsStudBud Administration88 plays

#topic12 #ocr #computerscience #system #software #systemsoftware #ocrgcse #gcsecomputerscience #gcse #ccgs

Flashcards10 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 10

Answers

1
What are operating systems (OS)?
collections of programs that tell the hardware what to do
collection of apps that connect the hardware to the software
collection of devices that connect to the kernel
collections of utilities that control the software
2
What does GUI stand for?
Graphical user interface
Galatea unguicule ibidem
Graphical ulotrichous interface
Graphical ubiquitarianism interface
3
Who are command line interfaces mainly used by?
Everyone
All users
Skilled technical users
Users with little technical skill
4
What does systems software include?
The command-line interface
The programs that tell the hardware what to do
WIMPDDT/WIMP
The OS + the utilities required to run + maintain the system
5
Where does systems software sit in the layers?
Between the user and the applications software
Between the hardware and the user
Between the hardware and the applications software
Between the hardware and utilities
6
What is firmware?
Software that is stored permanently in a device
Software that is never stored in a device
Software that is stored on a device
7
What do OSs look after + oversee?
managing the hardware and peripherals
managing the user
managing the programs installed + being run
manages programs that are on the applications software
8
What does GUI do?
represents applications and actions with large images
represents applications and actions with icons
represents applications and actions with scope
represents applications and actions with customisation
9
Examples of hardware that uses voice input
Computers
Software
Smart icons
Phones
10
Name some typical operating systems
Linux
DLL Windows
OS Unix-X
Unix

Topic 12 - Sytem Software - Computer Science - CCGS Flashcards | StudBud