Operating Systems

OBJECTIVES

After completing this class, students will be able to:

    • Identify the types of system software
    • Summarize the startup process on a personal computer
    • Describe the functions of an operating system
    • Discuss ways that some operating systems help administrators control a network and administer security
    • Explain the purpose of the utilities included with most operating systems
    • Summarize the features of several stand-alone operating systems
    • Identify various network operating systems
    • Identify devices that use several embedded operating systems
    • Explain the purpose of several stand-alone utility programs

Material covered in Discovering Computers Chapter 8

Chapter 8 keyterms

Presentation

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