ODW 4.1 Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
firmware | Code built into electronic devices that controls those devices and may include instructions to start the system. |
system software | Software that includes the operating system and utilities for maintaining a computer and its performance. |
operating system (OS) | A type of software that provides an interface for the user to interact with computer devices and software applications. |
utility software | A category of system software that you use to optimize and maintain your system performance and provides information about system resources. |
Disk Cleanup | A utility included with Windows that gets rid of unused files on your hard disk. |
booting | The process of starting your computer. |
cold boot | Starting a computer from a no-power state. |
warm boot | Restarting a computer without turning the power off. |
UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) | A new specification for booting your computer that will eventually replace the aging BIOS firmware and could make booting computers a much faster process. |
system files | Files that provide instructions needed to run the operating system on your computer. |
system configuration | The entire computing system, including the identity of the computer, the devices connected to it, and some essential processes that the computer runs. |
operating system package | Packaged software, such as Windows or Linux, which includes an operating system and utilities (collectively known as system software). |
driver | Software that allows an operating system to interface with specific hardware, such as a printer or keyboard. |
DOS (disk operating system) | An early operating system for personal computers which used a command-line interface. |
command-line interface | Refers to operating systems where you typed in text commands, such as DOS. |
graphical user interface (GUI) | The visual appearance of an operating system that uses graphical icons, buttons, and windows to display system settings or open documents. |
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