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1. The document discusses operating systems, including their definition, functions, and differences between command-line interfaces (CUI) and graphical user interfaces (GUI). 2. Key points made include that an operating system acts as an interface between the user and computer hardware, performing functions like processor management, device management, and file management. 3. A CUI uses text commands while a GUI uses icons, buttons, and menus controlled by a mouse or touchscreen. GUIs provide a more visually appealing and easier to use experience than CUIs.

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Class VIII

1. The document discusses operating systems, including their definition, functions, and differences between command-line interfaces (CUI) and graphical user interfaces (GUI). 2. Key points made include that an operating system acts as an interface between the user and computer hardware, performing functions like processor management, device management, and file management. 3. A CUI uses text commands while a GUI uses icons, buttons, and menus controlled by a mouse or touchscreen. GUIs provide a more visually appealing and easier to use experience than CUIs.

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Chapter 1 Operating System

 Tick the correct Answers


1. Which of the following is a set of programs that gives instruction to a computer
Answer: Software
2. Which type of software helps to run the other software on a computer?
Answer: Operating System
3. Which of the following is an interface between the user and the software?
Answer: Operating System
4. CUI is also known as?
Answer: DOS
5. The command prompt of MS-DOS is?
Answer: C :\>
 Write True or False
1. An operating system is a type of application software
2. An application software is used only for one specific purpose
3. Microsoft windows is an example of multi user operating system
4. A CUI make use of icons, buttons and menus
5. The palm operating system is an example of single user single task operating system.

Answers: 1. False 2.True 3.True 4.False 5.True

 Check your Progress


1. A computer system is a combination of hardware and software.
2. Application software manages various hardware devices
3. The process of loading an operating system on to memory is called booting
4. Process management is done by an operating system
5. An operating system track of the files and folders on the hard disk

Answers: 1. True 2.False 3.True 4.False 5.True

 Answer these Questions


1. What is the need of an operating system?

 An operating system is a system software which act as an interface between the user and the
computer. User uses application software to send the instructions to OS, and it passes those
instructions to control the hardware devices.

2. Give any 3 functions performed by an operating system?

 Processor Management
The OS decides which process gets the processor when and for how much time. This function
is called process scheduling. Keeps tracks of processor and status of process. Allocates the
processor (CPU) to a process.
 Device Management
An Operating System manages device communication and its functioning. Keeps tracks of all
devices. Decides which process gets the device when and for how much time.
 File Management
An operating system keep track of files and folders on hard disk. Keeps track of information,
location, uses, status etc. These collective facilities are often known as file system. Allocates
and deallocates the resources when files or folders gets created or deleted.
3. Give a table showing the difference between CUI and GUI?

 CUI
A CUI uses keyboard to input commands.
A user need to remember all the commands and their syntax.
Examples are MS DOS, Linux Bash Shell
 GUI
A GUI uses keyboard, mouse or any other input devices to input commands.
A user gives commands by simply clicking on the icons and buttons on the screen.
Examples are Microsoft Windows, Mac OS.

4. What are the advantages of GUI over CUI?

 GUI is visually appealing, attractive and easier to work compared to CUI. It carry out multiple
tasks and also provides popup menus, host of other options used to control the access of files
and folders.

5. Explain the following types of operating system?


a. Single User, Multi task.
b. Single User, Single task.

 An operating system that allows a single user to perform only one task at a time is called a
Single-User Single-Tasking Operating System. It can perform function like printing,
downloading etc at a time for a single user.
Examples are MS-DOS, Palm OS, etc.
 An operating system that allows a single user to perform more than one task at a time is called
Single-User Multitasking Operating System.
Examples are Microsoft Windows and Macintosh OS.

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