Across
- 1. The process that starts automatically when a computer is turned on
- 4. The interface that uses windows, icons, and menus
- 5. The main software that controls all hardware and software in a computer
- 7. Allocating CPU time among processes is called CPU ______
- 10. Temporary storage area for processes waiting for execution
- 11. Apple’s desktop operating system
- 12. Microsoft’s popular operating system
- 14. OS that manages several computers connected through a network
- 17. OS function that manages files and directories
- 20. A small program that allows the OS to communicate with hardware
- 22. Google’s mobile operating system
- 23. The interface that allows users to type commands directly
Down
- 1. The OS component that loads the kernel during startup
- 2. Linux distribution named after a South African word meaning “humanity”
- 3. OS used to control and manage resources in real-time systems
- 6. OS designed for systems that must respond within strict timing limits
- 8. The core part of an OS that directly interacts with the hardware
- 9. Process of swapping data between RAM and hard disk
- 13. Part of the OS responsible for managing the CPU
- 15. OS that allows multiple users to access the system at the same time
- 16. OS that processes jobs in groups without user interaction
- 18. A lightweight OS built for a specific device or function
- 19. Example of an open-source operating system
- 20. A situation where two or more processes wait indefinitely for resources
- 21. Virtual memory is created using this type of storage