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Oper. Sys. & Network

A review of basic computer operating systems and networks

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What is a small single user computer that is often used in a home? personal computer
The parts of a computer that are physical and you can touch are called what? hardware
What are the programs acting as a translator between the computer user and the computer itself? operating system
RTOS stands for real time operating system
What is the name of an operating system that allows a single user to run several applications at the same time? single user multi tasking
What is the name for a system for communication between two or more computers? network
What allows multipole users to access the same equipment, internet and computer programs? servers
What provides security between a computer and internet sites? firewall
What does MIS stand for? management information system
What is an extremely fast computer that can perform hundreds of millions of instructions every second? supercomputer
The process of performing multiple tasks at the same time is called this. multitasking
This allows users to send a message from one computer to another through the internet. network messaging
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