ICS2O_0202_OSFunctions

= Functions of Operating Systems =

1) Read the following pages:

http://computer.howstuffworks.com/operating-system.htm (more than one page)

Note: Use additional sources if necessary.

2) Open a word processing program (Writer, Word, etc.)

3) Name the file (using your name): Lastname_Firstname_OSFunctions (make sure it has the .doc file extension)

4) Make sure the file is saved to your account (not on the computer)

5) Answer the following questions in your own words.
 * What are two examples of pre-loaded operating systems on computers?
 * What are two operating systems used by corporates servers?
 * What does an operating system allow a device to do?
 * Why can operating systems be modified?
 * What are the two primary functions of an operating system?
 * When you turn on the power to a computer, what is the first program that usually runs?
 * What is POST?
 * What is the bootstrap loader?

6) Summarize the following: > a) processor management > b) memory storage and management > c) device management > d) application program interfaces > e) user interface

7) Research to find out what share of the market will be held by desktops, laptops, tablets, and cellphones. (Try googling "desktop vs laptop vs tablet market share")

8) Want to know more? http://www.gcflearnfree.org/computerbasics/2

9) Your understanding of these concepts will be evaluated in the near future and this document you have created will be a key study aid and resource. Once you are finished, save the document as a pdf file and place it in the appropriate handin folder.