System Software Alphabet ChallengeOnline version Test your knowledge of system software with this fun alphabet guessing game! by Alfonso Abad Mancheño A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Starts with A Clue: The person responsible for managing and maintaining a computer system or network. Starts with B Clue: The process a computer goes through to load the operating system and start functioning. Starts with C Clue: A text-based interface used to interact with the operating system. Starts with D Software that allows the operating system to communicate with hardware devices. Starts with E A file that contains a program capable of being executed by the system. Starts with F Low-level software programmed into hardware devices to control their functions. Starts with G A visual interface that allows users to interact with the system using graphical elements. Starts with H Clue: The physical components of a computer system, such as the processor and memory. Starts with I Clue: The point of interaction between the user and the computer system. Starts with J Clue: A programming language that can be used to develop system software and applications. Starts with K The core component of an operating system that manages system resources and communication. Starts with L Clue: A popular open-source operating system often used for servers and development. Starts with M Clue: The component of a computer system used to temporarily store data for processing. Starts with N Clue: A system that connects multiple computers to share resources and data. Starts with O System software that manages hardware and software resources on a computer. Starts with P Clue: The part of a computer that performs calculations and executes instructions. Starts with Q A data structure used to manage processes waiting for execution in a system. Starts with R Clue: A type of computer memory used to temporarily store data for active processes. Starts with S Clue: The component of a computer system used to save data permanently or temporarily. Starts with T A system utility that provides information about running processes and system performance. Starts with U Clue: A new version of software that fixes bugs, adds features, or improves security. Starts with V An emulation of a computer system that runs software as if it were a physical machine. Starts with W A popular operating system developed by Microsoft, known for its graphical interface. Starts with X A network-transparent window system for bitmap displays, commonly used on UNIX systems. Starts with Y Clue: A signal or instruction that allows a process to pause and give control back to the operating system. Starts with Z Clue: A compressed file format often used to reduce file sizes for storage or transfer.