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Explain why a computer system needs an Operating System (OS).
Taught in: Why a computer needs an operating system · 5 questions
Explain the key management tasks carried out by the Operating System.
Including memory management, file management, security management, hardware management (input / output / peripherals) and process management.
Taught in: Managing memory and files, Managing security, hardware and processes · 12 questions
Understand the need for the typical utility software provided with an Operating System.
Including disk formatter, virus checker, defragmentation software, disk contents analysis / disk repair software, file compression and back-up software.
Taught in: Utility software: the OS's toolkit · 6 questions
Understand program libraries.
Including: software under development is often built using existing code from program libraries; the benefits to the developer of software built using library files, including Dynamic Link Library (DLL) files.
Taught in: Program libraries and DLLs · 6 questions