Introduction to Computers: Operating Systems and Their Functions (Part 5)
Explore “Operating Systems and Their Functions” in this Introduction to Computers lesson. Part 5 of the five-part series brings together the source material and lesson topics. Use the contents links to find a section, read the notes, and consult the complete original teaching slides below.
Lesson topics
- Operating System
- Functions of Operating System
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Contents
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Read the original source document
Introduction to Computers – Hasnat Tariq: original teaching slides for this study series.
Operating System
Operating System An operating system (OS) is system software that manages computer hardware and software resources and provides common services for computer programs. All computer programs, excluding firmware, require an operating system to function.
Functions of Operating System
Functions of Operating System 2. MEMORY MANAGEMENT 3. LOADING AND EXECUTION 4. DATA SECURITY 5. DISK MANAGEMENT 6. PROCESS MANAGEMENT 7. DEVICE CONTROLLING 8. PRINTING CONTROLLING 9. PROVIDING INTERFACE
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Review questions and answers
What are the key points about Operating System?
Operating System An operating system (OS) is system software that manages computer hardware and software resources and provides common services for computer programs. All computer programs, excluding firmware, require an operating system to function.
What are the key points about Functions of Operating System?
Functions of Operating System 2. MEMORY MANAGEMENT 3. LOADING AND EXECUTION 4. DATA SECURITY 5. DISK MANAGEMENT 6. PROCESS MANAGEMENT 7. DEVICE CONTROLLING 8. PRINTING CONTROLLING 9. PROVIDING INTERFACE
More lessons from this document
- Introduction to Computers – Hasnat Tariq — Part 1
- Introduction to Computers – Hasnat Tariq — Part 2
- Introduction to Computers – Hasnat Tariq — Part 3
- Introduction to Computers – Hasnat Tariq — Part 4
- Introduction to Computers – Hasnat Tariq — Part 5
Conclusion
The important points in Functions of Operating System should be reviewed alongside the definitions, examples and comparisons given above. Continue with the other four articles to cover the rest of the source material.