PC PRO Key Terms Chapter 1
Across
- 1. A proprietary closed-source, operating system.
- 3. An open source operating system.
- 6. A custom version of Linux.
- 8. Instructions or data that are stored electronically, either on a hard drive or a special chip.
- 9. The features or programs included with an operating system that perform system-related tasks.
- 10. Hierarchical File System.
- 12. The ability to run multiple parts of an application simultaneously.
- 13. The core of the operating system that is loaded into memory when the system boots up.
- 16. The ability to run multiple applications simultaneously.
- 18. The physical components that compose a computer system or network.
- 19. The practice of connecting two or more computers in order to transfer data.
Down
- 1. The ability to use multiple processing devices.
- 2. What allows the user to interact with the kernel and the utilities.
- 4. A type of computer program that enables the operating system to interact with hardware devices.
- 5. The movement of data or commands to the internal computer hardware.
- 7. The process of the computer presenting, displaying, or otherwise giving data.
- 11. The flow of data through a series of procedures as defined by a set of instructions.
- 14. Devices that contain non-volatile memory for saving or maintaining data.
- 15. A set of programs that acts as an interface between the applications that are running on a computer and the computer's hardware.
- 17. A subclass computer program that is designed for end users.
- 20. A command line interface.