Across
- 2. A basic system software that initializes hardware during startup and provides runtime services.
- 5. A form of data storage used in early computers, consisting of stiff paper cards with holes punched in specific positions to represent data or instructions.
- 7. Determines how memory is allocated and deallocated.
- 8. Extra memory created by using part of the hard drive when RAM is full
- 10. A small picture or symbol representing an application or file on a screen.
- 11. part of the operating system that ensures the integrity, confidentiality and availability of data
- 12. The interface through which humans interact with computers.
- 13. function of memory management that determines how much memory is allocated to an application.
- 14. The process of starting up a computer and loading the operating system.
- 15. software that provides an environment in which applications can run andprovides an interface between hardware and human operators
- 16. A small, fast memory where frequently used data is stored for quick access.
Down
- 1. A text-based interface where users type commands to interact with the system.
- 3. Running multiple programs at the same time on a computer.
- 4. A user-friendly interface using visuals like icons and windows.
- 6. A signal that tells the CPU to stop its current task and handle something urgent.
- 9. Manages the main memory to ensure efficient performance.