IT - System Software

Question 1

Used for machinery that performs repetitive series of tasks

Answer 1

Real-Time Operating System (RTOS)

Question 2

Multiuser, multitasking OS that is used as a network

Answer 2

UNIX

Question 3

Coordinates & directs flow of data/info through a computer

Answer 3

Operating System (OS)

Question 4

Special program for devices to facilitate communication to the OS

Answer 4

Device Driver

Question 5

Compacting file(s), making it easier & faster to send

Answer 5

File Compression

Question 6

Removes unnecessary files from the hard drive

Answer 6

Disk Cleanup

Question 7

Rearranges fragmented data

Answer 7

Disk Defragmentation

Question 8

Leftover bits when files are moved around

Answer 8

File Allocation Table (FAT)

Question 9

Computer’s primary memory

Answer 9

RAM