Will run on newer versions of an operating system
Upward compatible
The practice of sharing computing resources, such as servers or storage devices, among computers and devices on a network
virtualization
A special folder that catalogues specific files and folders in a central location
Library
Define who can access certain resources and when they can access those resources
Permissions
A type of graphic file
.jpg
Allows an operating system to temporarily store data on a storage medium until it can be swapped into RAM
Virtual Memory
the components required to perform work, including the processor, RAM, storage space, and connected devices
Resources
in the 1980s, its source code was licensed to many hardware and software companies to customize for their devices and applications
UNIX
in the 1980s, its source code was licensed to many hardware and software companies to customize for their devices and applications
UNIX
Enables a computer or device to run another operating system in addition to the one installed
Virtual Machine
Linux-based operating system designed to work primarily with web apps
Chrome OS
System software is the software that runs a computer, including the operating system
True or false
True
Dialog boxes are windows with controls that let you tell the operating system how you want to complete a command
True or False
True
Every program or app, including the operating system, requires RAM
True or False
True
A pad is an area of memory that stores data and information waiting to be sent to an input or output device.
True or False
False
iOS is an example of a desktop operating system.
True or False
False
SaaS operating systems are distributed online for a monthly subscription or an annual fee.
True or False
True
When you save a file, the program or app assigns the file extension.
True or False
True
A program window displays the contents of a folder, drive, or device.
True or False
False
On a networked computer, such as at your school or workplace, you will not have access to the administrator account.
True or False
True
A partition is a section of a hard disk that functions like a separate disc
True or False
True
