Tuesday, 4 November 2014

#10n4 Computer Science - Lesson 17 - Operating System

Lesson Objectives:To understand what an operating system is and what it does

Outcomes: You will have created revision resources about Operating Systems

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Main

1. Go to www.examtime.com and log in using Google Connect

2. Click on the Create button and choose a new mindmap

3. Give your mind map the title "Operating Systems". On your mind map explain:
  • What is an operating system?
  • What is the purpose of an operating system?
  • What are the most common operating systems in use today?
  • List as many of the functions of an operating system as you can, here are some to get you started:
    • Provides a user interface
    • Booting the computer
    • File Management
    • Managing the hardware and software
    • What else does it do?
  • Can you explain the functions you have just listed?
  • What is a GUI? What are it's the advantages and disadvantages?
  • What is a CLI? What are it's the advantages and disadvantages? 

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Plenary

CLICK HERE  and try this revision quiz about operating systems