Understanding Operating Systems and File Management

Memory that cannot be modified or written to

Read-Only Memory

Software that manages computer hardware and software resources.

Operating System

Replacing an existing file with a new one.

Overwrite

Temporary storage for copied or cut data.

Clipboard

Storage for deleted files before permanent removal.

Recycle Bin

Temporary memory used for active processes

RAM

File containing instructions for a computer program.

Executable File

Link to a file or application, not the file itself.

Shortcut

Tool for organizing and accessing files on a computer.

File Manager

Hardware that sends data to a computer.

Input Device

Hardware that receives and displays data from a computer.

Output Device

Temporary storage area for data being transferred.

Buffer

Date indicating when a file was last changed.

File Modification Date

Interface displaying a running application.

Program Window

Interface displaying contents of a directory.

Folder Window

Utility for locating files by various criteria.

Search Tool

Suffix indicating the file type and format.

File Extension

File containing structured information for processing.

Data File

File created for writing or editing text.

Document

Duration a device operates on a single charge.

Battery Life

List of documents waiting to be printed.

Print Queue

Unique identifier for a file within a folder.

File Name

System for managing changes to documents or files.

Version Control