1.7 - Modern Features of Operating Systems
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What is multitasking?
💡 Hint: Think about how you use more than one app at a time.
What does GUI stand for?
💡 Hint: This is related to how you see things on your computer screen.
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What do we call the ability to run multiple applications at once?
💡 Hint: Think of it as doing many things at once.
True or False: Plug and Play allows users to manually install drivers for connected devices.
💡 Hint: Consider how easy it is to connect devices today.
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How would the absence of virtual memory impact the usability of an operating system when running multiple applications?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when your laptop runs out of memory.
Evaluate how an operating system’s Plug and Play feature compares with traditional manual installation of drivers. Discuss potential advantages and disadvantages.
💡 Hint: Consider ease of use versus control of installation.
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