Operating systems (J277)

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Across
  1. 4. A text-based interface using commands (acronym).
  2. 5. The software that manages computer hardware and software resources (acronym).
  3. 6. Assigning a title to a file or folder.
  4. 9. Software that allows the OS to communicate with hardware.
  5. 10. The aspect of user management that protects data and systems.
  6. 13. Rules defining what a user can access or modify.
  7. 15. A visual interface using icons and menus (acronym).
  8. 16. The OS function that organises and keeps track of files.
  9. 17. The component allowing users to interact with a computer.
Down
  1. 1. The ability of an OS to run multiple programs concurrently.
  2. 2. The process of assigning resources, such as memory, to tasks.
  3. 3. Organisational units for storing files.
  4. 7. Moving data between different storage locations.
  5. 8. User profiles managed by the operating system.
  6. 11. The OS function that handles user accounts and permissions.
  7. 12. The operating system's function that allocates RAM to programs.
  8. 13. External devices connected to a computer, managed by the OS.
  9. 14. The act of writing data to a storage device.