Operating Systems Crossword Puzzle
Across
- 2. Which Interface presents the user with a list of options?
- 6. Which User Interface uses a lot of processing power and main memory to run?
- 7. Computer O/S can be broadly classified into how many types?
- 8. Which User Interface requires an understanding of the user’s needs?
- 11. Graphical User Interface is easier to use by what type of computer users?
- 12. Which Operating System can be used by many people at one time?
- 14. Multi-Tasking means that the O/S will assign small amounts of the process time to each what?
- 15. Command Line Interface is suitable for what type of computer users?
- 16. What is the term used where the operating system is having to constantly switch data between memory and virtual memory?
- 19. What term is associated with data being stored so that it can be recovered?
- 22. What term is associated with preventing your computer from being infected by malware?
- 23. What software is designed to help manage and maintain your computer system?
- 24. What does the W in WIMP stand for?
- 25. What does the M in WIMP stand for?
- 26. An example of a factor that can affect performance of the operating system.
- 27. What does the I in WIMP stand for?
Down
- 1. how many tasks can a single-user, single task operating system do at once?
- 3. An example of where an easy to use Menu Based Interface will be used.
- 4. Which User Interface makes it hard for beginner and inexperienced computer users due to the many commands?
- 5. What term is used for your Operating System which connects you to the internet?
- 9. What does the P in WIMP stand for?
- 10. What interface term is commonly associated with graphical icons and images?
- 13. Command Line Interface is suitable for weaker computer systems because it takes up less space on the hard disk, this is because of its __________.
- 17. What is the Operating System that monitors external events and processes data as soon as it enters a computer system?
- 18. Operating Systems protect your computer against viruses and malware, give an example of software that will protect your computer.
- 20. Name an example of a Single-User, Multi-Tasking Operating System that can run multiple applications simultaneously.
- 21. An example of a feature that can be adapted to suit a user.