learning objectives:
- understand what an operating system is.
- identify different functions of an operating system
- find out what application and system software is.
Operating System Video Worksheet
Answer the following
question while watching the video
Because it doesn’t speak any language, it speaks in ones and
zero’s.
What is the operating
system?
The operating system is a programme that lets you interact
with your computer.
What are the two
popular personal computer Operating Systems?
The two most popular personal computer operating systems are
Microsoft windows and mac os10.
What other devices do
you use which have an Operating System?
Mobile devices and tablets also have operating systems.
What do you need to
do before downloading software/apps?
Before downloading software/apps you must check to see if it
is compatible with your computer.
What does
compatibility mean?
Compatibility means if you are downloading something on your
computer you have to see if you can get that app with your particular computer.
The 5 main functions of an operating system are:
- provides a user interface
- booting the computer
- provides file management
- handles system resources
- preforms basic computer tasks.
