Lesson 5
Objective
Describe what happens when a computer program is executed.
Running a computer program refers to the execution of the instructions in the program by the computer.
When you run--or execute--a program, the operating system plays a key role as it provides the program with access to the resources of the computer in a controlled fashion.
The following SlideShow describes in more detail the typical sequence of events that occur when a program is run and how the program, the operating system, and the hardware of the computer interact.
When you run--or execute--a program, the operating system plays a key role as it provides the program with access to the resources of the computer in a controlled fashion.
The following SlideShow describes in more detail the typical sequence of events that occur when a program is run and how the program, the operating system, and the hardware of the computer interact.
The next lesson will introduce you to the language of the computer, typically known as machine language or machine code.
