Operating System

Explain the purpose of an operating system

Describe the start-up process and shutdown options on computers and mobile devices

Explain how an operating system provides a user interface, manages programs, manages memory, and coordinates tasks

Describe how an operating system enables users to configure devices, establish an Internet connection, and monitor performance

Sleep mode saves any open documents and running programs or apps to RAM, turns off all unneeded functions, and then places the computer in a low-power state

Hibernate mode saves any open documents and running programs or apps to an internal hard drive before removing power from the computer or device

A user interface (UI) controls how you enter data and instructions and how information is displayed on the screen

With a graphical user interface (GUI), you interact with menus and visual images

A driver is a small program that tells the operating system how to communicate with a specific device

Plug and Play automatically configures new devices as you install or connect them

A performance monitor is a program that assesses and reports information about various computer resources and devices

Operating systems typically provide a means to establish Internet connections

Many programs, including operating systems, include an automatic update feature that regularly provides new features or corrections to the program

File Manager

Search

Image Viewer

Uninstaller

Disk Cleanup Disk

Defragmenter

Screen Saver

File Compression

PC Maintenance

Backup and Restore

Power Management