Match the descriptions to the terms. (Not all options are used.)
| the part of the operating system that interfaces with applications and the user | shell |
| users interact with the operating system by typing commands | CLI |
| enables the user to interact with the operating system by pointing and clicking | GUI |
| the part of the OS that interacts directly with the device hardware | kernel |
Explanation: A GUI, or graphical user interface, allows the user to interact with the operating system by pointing and clicking at elements on the screen. A CLI, or command-line interface, requires users to type commands at a prompt in order to interact with the OS. The shell is the part of the operating system that is closest to the user. The kernel is the part of the operating system that interfaces with the hardware.
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