IB Computer Science 6. Resource Management Key Definitions

The rate at which data can be transferred between components or over a network.

An operating system that is specifically designed to meet the unique requirements of a particular device or application

Code that is not specific to any hardware architecture.

Signals that inform the CPU of an event that requires immediate attention

Powerful computers designed for large-scale data processing and critical applications.

An environment that allows multiple users to interact with a single computer system simultaneously.

An environment that allows multiple programs to be loaded into memory simultaneously, with the CPU switching between them.

The ability of a device to connect to local and global networks.

The rules and guidelines for managing resources and user access within a system.

The only storage directly accessible by the CPU. It holds data and instructions currently in use, stored as binary machine code.

The process of determining which tasks or processes should be executed by the CPU at any given time.

The number of pixels displayed on a screen, affecting the clarity and detail of images.

A device or program that provides services or resources to clients

Computers that are specialised for complex mathematical calculations and simulations.

The hardware and software components that enable a computer to function effectively.

A virtual machine (VM) is a software-based emulation of a physical computer.

A technique that allows a computer to use secondary storage (e.g., a hard drive) as an extension of primary memory (RAM).