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  • Created by: SGOzwald
  • Created on: 07-02-18 14:41
What are the three layers of an operating system?
1. Applications software 2. Systems software, operating system, utilities. 3.Hardware, CPU, disks, peripherals
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What does the kernel of an OS do?
Deals with low level hardware operations
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What allows communication between the user and the OS?
The user interface
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What interface allows for interaction with applications via the use of icons?
Graphical user interface
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What device uses graphical user interfaces primarily?
Smartphones
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Give an example of an operating system
Android, Mac OS, Unix, Linux, Mac OS X, Windows
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What is the most common operating system?
Windows
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What does DLL stand for?
Dynamic Linked Library
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Give a benefit of DLL
Reduces the file size of applications
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What interface allows for interaction with applications via the use of icons?

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What device uses graphical user interfaces primarily?

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