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Digital Literacy Operating System Management 1 Flashcards

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  1. What does the term 'virtual memory' refer to in an operating system?

    Answer: A portion of the hard drive used as additional RAM when physical RAM is full

    Virtual memory allows the OS to use hard drive space as an extension of RAM, enabling the system to run more programs than physical memory alone would allow, though it is slower than actual RAM.

  2. Which Windows utility allows you to view and end processes that are consuming too many system resources?

    Answer: Task Manager

    Task Manager provides a real-time view of running processes, CPU and memory usage, and allows users to force-quit unresponsive applications or resource-heavy processes.

  3. What is the function of a device driver in an operating system?

    Answer: It allows the OS to communicate with and control hardware components

    Device drivers act as translators between the operating system and hardware devices such as printers, graphics cards, and keyboards, enabling them to function correctly.

  4. What does it mean to 'update' an operating system?

    Answer: Install patches, security fixes, and feature improvements released by the OS vendor

    OS updates deliver security patches that close vulnerabilities, bug fixes, and sometimes new features, keeping the system stable and protected against threats.

  5. What is the purpose of the Recycle Bin in Windows?

    Answer: To temporarily store deleted files before permanent removal

    The Recycle Bin acts as a safety buffer — files deleted by the user are moved there first, allowing recovery if the deletion was accidental, until the bin is emptied.

  6. What is the role of an operating system's file system (such as NTFS or FAT32)?

    Answer: It organizes and manages how data is stored and retrieved on a storage device

    A file system defines the structure and rules for how files are named, stored, organized, and accessed on a storage drive; different file systems (NTFS, FAT32, exFAT) have different capabilities and compatibility.