V. Ask the questions to the situations. 1. A computer consists of hardware, applications software, and operating system software

1. A computer consists of hardware, applications software, and operating system software. The operating system allows the user to interact with the computer hardware.

2. The basic components of a microcomputer are processor, motherboard, memory, video adapter and display, keyboard, pointing device, disk drives, and peripheral devices. You can identify hardware components by a visual inspection, by observing information displayed during the boot up process, and by accessing a ROM BIOS setup program.

3. Certain functions are provided by most, if not all, current operating systems. These functions include a user interface, job management, task management, memory management, file manage-ment, device management, and security. The operating system makes everything work together.

4. You can identify most of the functions provided by your operating system by careful observation. For instance, evidence of support of the security function includes a required logon procedure when you start your computer, and the need for authorization to access resources on your local computer.

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