Work Sheet for Lesson 1 Operating System Internet and Computing Core Certification Global Standard 4 Computing Fundamentals The Computing Fundamentals exam covers subjects needed for a foundational understanding of computing, including knowledge and use of computer hardware, software, and operating systems. In this module you will: learn how to start a computer and access the operating system. look at the different ways files or folders display and explore how to manipulate them. look at the different types of computers available, and learn basic hardware terminology. learn how to customize your computer using the Control Panel in Windows. be introduced to software, and how it is created, and look at different application programs and explore the typical ways software can be used. look at what troubleshooting means and what steps you can take to ensure the maximum performance of the hardware and software set up on the computer. How to use this document. ANSWERS MUST BE HANDWRITTEN IN YOUR OWN WORDS. Follow the icons carefully: Question you must answer. Action you must perform. Something you need to do on the computer Read very carefully. Important information! What is an Operating System? Page 1 Define Operating System It performs two important functions: Page 1 of 7
Page 2 What manages hardware, programs and files? Define Application software List examples of application software: 3. 4. 5. Modern Operating Systems Pages 3-5 Find the answers to these three question on the internet List at least two operating systems (OS) used by smart phones. Include a link to your source. Source: http://cellphones.about.com/od/coveringthebasics/qt/cellphonesvssmartphones.htm List at least three operating system (OS) used by laptops. Include a link to your source. 3. Source: List at least two operating system (OS) used by tablets. Include a link to your source. Source: Which OS is used widely by Universities and research Organizations? Which OS is freely available (no cost) and modifiable? Define embedded operating system software. Page 2 of 7
Operating System Capabilities and Limitations List the capabilities limitations in your own words: 3. 4. 5. 6. Common Operating Features Page 6 Modern OS allows for multiple users. What does that mean? Power on / Power Off Page 6-7 Powering on and powering off a computer are two different processes. What does Power Off/Shut Down option ensure? What does BIOS stand for, and what does it do? Exiting the Computer Properly In Windows 7, you click the Start button to access the Shut Down options. Shut Down closes all files, programs and exits the OS and shuts down. In your own words. Define the available shut down options: Page 3 of 7
Switch User: Log Off: Lock: Restart: Sleep: Hibernate: Looking at the Windows Desktop Page 11-12 Match the following terms to the images. Then state their purpose. Answer Bank: Useful system folders Desktop Desktop icons Mouse pointer Taskbar Start button Recently used programs Pinned area Search box I C D G F E A B H Page 4 of 7
A B C D E F G H I NAME FROM ANSWER BANK DEFINITION Exercise page 13-14 steps #6 and7 Complete the Windows Experience step and answer these questions about your own personal computer. What version of Windows is installed on your pc? What is your Base Score? What is your processor speed? How much memory is installed? You can also access this information from Control Panel System Working With an Application Program When you start an application program, Windows (the operating system) loads a copy of the program into memory. When you close the application program, the memory that was used by the application is released and available for the operating system to reallocate to another task. As you work with application programs, the operating system monitors your work in order to identify specific requirements. Page 5 of 7
Using the Taskbar Term Start Button Definition in your own simplified words Taskbar buttons Notification Area Show Desktop The Software/Hardware Relationship page 18 Keeping in mind that new software (designed with modern computing systems in mind), what problems could occur when purchasing new software? Understanding Updates Page 18-19 do the exercise as well Define these terms in your own words. Patches: Updates: Service Packs: Automatic updating: Manual updating: Important updates: Recommended updates: Optional update: Page 6 of 7
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