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Experiential Learning
Open the Windows Command Prompt and use the following commands:
date /t
cls
dir /l
Type each command one at a time and press the Enter key to see the result.
Computational Thinking
Create a PowerPoint presentation on the topic "Operating System."
The presentation should contain the following slides:
OPERATING SYSTEM (OS) NEED OF AN OPERATING
An Operating System (OS) is a system SYSTEM
software that serves as a mediator between An operating system is the most crucial
the user and the computer hardware.
Without an OS, a computer cannot software that manages the computer
facilitates
communication
system.
It
function. It helps users issue commands to between the user and the computer,
the hardware and understand the results allowing users to interact with the system
produced by the computer
effectively.
FUNCTIONS OF AN TYPES OF OPERATING
OPERATING SYSTEM SYSTEMS
An operating system performs various There are two main types of operating systems:
functions, including: Single-User: Allows only one user to use the
Arranging Files and Folders computer system at a time
Allocating Tasks to CPU Multi-User: Enables multiple users to
Managing Memory access and utilise the resources of a single
Managing Resources computer, allowing more than one user to
Managing Devices perform tasks concurrently
1. Discuss in the class the various types of interfaces and how they are different from each other.
2. Explain different types of operating systems, focusing on single-user and multi-user systems.
3. Describe the functions of an operating system, highlighting key functions like file management, memory
management, and resource allocation.
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