UP:DLCS18.HS.34

Vocabulary

  • operating system software
  • interface
  • I/O (input/output)
  • memory
  • data storage

Knowledge

Students know:
  • the responsibilities of operating system software.
  • that operating system software provides an interface between the user and applications and I/O devices.
  • that operating system software is specific to the purpose of the software.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • explain the purpose of operating system software.
  • list the responsibilities of operating system software.
  • identify types of operating system software.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • operating system software provides an interface between the user and hardware and programs/applications.
  • operating system software is the most fundamental of all system software programs.
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