Operating Systems

2. Type of OS which runs on portable devices like smartphones and tablets.
8. OS provides ___________ to control access rights to files and data for security.
10. Software managing hardware and software resources.
11. Type of OS which spreads tasks across multiple interconnected computers.
15. A type of manager which organizes and stores data on storage devices.
16. Type of OS which prioritizes time-sensitive tasks for critical applications.
17. Type of OS which supports interactive use with immediate responses.
18. Initial program that brings the OS to life.

1. Decides which process runs next depending on the process priority
3. A section of the OS which oversees secondary storage like hard drives.
4. Shares CPU, memory, and other resources fairly between tasks.
5. Detects and addresses ______ to maintain system stability.
6. Core of OS.
7. OS provides this to protect from unauthorized access and malicious attacks.
9. A section of the OS which handles communication between devices and programs.
12. Type of OS which processes jobs in sequence, suited for non-interactive tasks.
13. Juggles memory resources between applications, ensuring efficiency.
14. Records system _____ for monitoring and troubleshooting.