Operating SystemsStudent Name :

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1.1 What is an operating system and what does it do:

1.2 Comparing operating systems:

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Unit OverviewThis unit is designed to help you to work towards the following statements:

Hardware and processing• Recognise and understand the function of the main internal parts of basic computer architecture. • Understand the concepts behind the fetch–execute cycle.• Know that there is a range of operating systems and application software for the same hardware.

Information technology• Collect, organise and present data and information in digital content. • Create digital content to achieve a given goal through combining software packages and internet services to

communicate with a wider audience e.g. blogging. • Make appropriate improvements to solutions based on feedback received, and comment on the success of the

solution

Links to Computing National Curriculum Programme of Study• Understand the hardware and software components that make up computer systems, and how they communicate

with one another and with other systems• Undertake creative projects that involve selecting, using, and combining multiple applications, preferably across a

range of devices, to achieve challenging goals, including collecting and analysing data and meeting the needs of known users

Targets for Operating SystemsMUST:• I can describe what is meant by an operating system (worksheet 1.1B)• I can name a range of operating systems (Worksheet 1.1A)• I can describe examples of different operating systems

SHOULD:• I can explain the main features of an operating system (worksheet 1.1B)• I can identify some common similarities and differences between operating

systems (1.1.2/3/4 Think IT)• I can identify positive and negative features of two or more operating systems

COULD:• I understand the difference between proprietary and open source software

(1.1.2/3/4 Think-IT)• I am able to compare the strengths and weaknesses of different operating systems,

choosing which is most suitable for a given scenario

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Skills Check: Operating Systems

Level 5b

• I can describe what is meant by an operating system

Level 5a

• I can name a range of operating systems

Level 6c

• I can describe examples of different operating systems

Level 6b

• I can explain the main features of an operating system (worksheet 1.1B)

Level 6a

• I can identify some common similarities and differences between operating systems (1.1.2/3/4 Think IT)

• I can identify positive and negative features of two or more operating systems

Level 7c• I understand the

difference between proprietary and open source software (1.1.2/3/4 Think-IT)

• I am able to compare the strengths and weaknesses of different operating systems, choosing which is most suitable for a given scenario

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Level 7

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Worksheet 1.1A Operating systems anagramsSolve the anagrams below to identify the names of some well-known operating systems.

1 addroni

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3 nuxil____________

4 uxin____________

5 sio____________

6 railsso

____________7 ODS____________

8 cam sox____________

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Worksheet 1.1B What is an operating system? crossword

.Down1 This mobile OS is made by Google and its 3 Down is based on 8 Across.2 The OS manages this, ensuring enough is allocated to each application being used.3 This is the core part of the operating system, which manages 9 Across. It is the first part to be loaded into 2 Down.7 The OS looks after this, protecting data. One way it does this is through usernames and passwords.10 Making things simpler to understand or use by hiding away the complex details. An operating system does this through an API (Application Program Interface).

Across4 This is the part of the operating system that allows the user and the computer to communicate with each other.5 Pieces of software that allow an operating system to communicate with peripheral devices.6 A series of the most widely used desktop operating systems, made by Microsoft.8 This open source, Unix-like operating system was originally made by Linus Torvalds.9 The OS handles the communication to and from this, often using 5 Across11 A small program that often comes with the OS, which usually performs a task to help with the upkeep of the system.12 A program that converts program code to machine code. Examples include compilers and interpreters.

  Android iOS OSX Windows 8

Windows 7

Debian Mint Fedora Ubuntu

Developer Google Apple Apple Microsoft Microsoft Collaborative: Debian project

Collaborative: Clement Lefebvre +

Red Hat Canonical

Works on computers and laptops?

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Works on hand-held and mobile devices?

X X   X         X

Open Source X (Mainly)         X X X X

Family Linux based

Unix based

Unix based

Windows Windows Linux Linux Linux Linux

Worksheet 1.1C Operating systems fact sheet (Accompanies: 1.1.2 Think-IT, 1.1.3 Think-IT and 1.1.4 Think-IT)Here is some information about common operating systems that you might find useful.

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B. One of the jobs of an operating system is managing the hardware in a computer.

A. An operating system is a piece of software.

C. An operating system can be used on different types of computers, such as desktops, laptops, mobile phones.

D. An operating system allows the user to run different software programs.

E. An operating system provides an interface that allows the user to interact with the computer.

Worksheet 1.2A Ranking statements about operating systemsThe following statements are about operating systems. Imagine that you are describing what an operating system is to someone who doesn’t know about computers. Rank the statements in order, by dragging them into position with the most useful statement for you to use in your description at the top.

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Describes different operating systems1

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2 3 4 5

(Well)         Explains what devices run the operating systems

1 2 3 4 5         Explains the similarities between different operating systems

1 2 3 4 5         Explains the differences between different operating systems

1 2 3 4 5         Provides a well-justified recommendation for Gloria

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Worksheet 1.2B Peer reviewPeer review your partner’s poster, by considering how well it meets the following criteria. Circle a number in each case.

Two things I really like about the poster are:

But it would be even better if:

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