Operating Systems and interfaces

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Across
  1. 2. these are questions and require a response before continuing
  2. 3. allows you to communicate with your computer
  3. 7. Is the software that controls the allocation and use of hardware resources
  4. 9. allows standard communication between software and your computer
  5. 11. Windows Icons Mouse Pointer
  6. 12. Are a series of related items that can be selected
  7. 13. Is a method by which the user communicates with the computer
Down
  1. 1. Is a small program that helps to monitor and maintain your computer system
  2. 2. provides interface between connected devices
  3. 4. coordinates data to and from RAM and determines the necessity for virtual memory
  4. 5. involves putting the tasks into order and paring them to manageable size before they go to the CPU
  5. 6. directs permanent data storage
  6. 8. this is where a user types instructions at a command prompt to control what the does
  7. 10. Is a limited area of the screen with boxes to fill in
  8. 13. A program for carrying out a routine function