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ICT IGCSE Theory – Revision Presentation

1.3 Operating systems

Chapter 1: Types and components of computer system


s
• Define and describe operating systems which contain a Command Line Interface
(CLI)
• Define and describe operating systems which contain a Graphical User Interface
(GUI)
• Describe the differences, including the benefits and drawbacks, between operating
systems which contain a CLI and those which contain a GUI

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Role of an Operating System

An operating system is a system software that manages the general operation of a


computer system: Provides security Allows users to
and prevents load, run and
unauthorised store applications.
access to a system Also resolve errors
occurring
applications

Helps the user Role of an Decided what


interact with the operating should be loaded
computer through a System and deleted from
user interface. memory

Helping save, Manages input,


organise, find and output and
delete files backing devices.
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Describe the main functions of the operating system?

Key Words: User Interface, Security, Files, memory,


applications, input/output/storages devices
Exam Question

The operating system provides the user interface which allows the user to interact
with the system. In addition the operating system provides security and prevents
unauthorised access to a system. Files and folders can be created and organised.
Furthermore the operating system allows users to load, run and store applications
also decides what should be loaded into the computer memory (RAM). The operating
system also manages the input/output/storages devices.
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Example GUI Operating Systems

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Graphical User Interface (GUI)

GUI (Graphical User Interface) is an user interface built around graphics.

Windows – areas for displaying applications


information Menus - lists of options or
applications users can select from

GUI

Icons -small images used to represent


files/folders or
Pointers – can be used to select and open
Mouse pointer files/applications

• GUIs are quite


easy to use due to the visual nature of the interface
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WIMP
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Post GUI (GUI) Touch Screen Technology

Post GUI allows the use of touch screen

Po

st GUI allows the use of pinching, scrolling, expanding


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Graphical User Interface (GUI) Examples

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Command Line Interface (CLI)

• CLI requires the user to enter command prompts to interact with the
computer.
• CLI are normally used by expert users as it allows them to is more
complicated to use.
• CLI and is not restricted to a number of predetermined options.

Example Command Prompts

ATTRIB: Displays or changes file attributes.


CD: Displays the name of current directory
CHKDSK: Checks a disk and displays a status
report
Copy: Copies one or more files to another
location
DIR: Displays a list of files and sub
directories

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Main Differences between CLI and GUI

Graphical User Interface (GUI)


Advantages:
• The user does not need to learn any commands.
• The interface is easier to use.
• Can use a pointing device to clicks and select icons or menu options.
Disadvantages:
• Takes up more memory than a CLI interface.
• Requires an operating system to operate.
Command Line Interface (CLI)
Advantages:
• The user has more freedom to use specific command in interacting
with the computer.
• It is possible to alter computer settings.
Disadvantages:
• User needs to learn commands
• Commands must be typed in without errors.
• No visual aids.

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1.3 Operating systems

Chapter 1: Types and components of computer system


s
Discuss the difference between a CLI and GUI interface?

Key Words: Windows, Icons, Menus, Pointers, visuals aids,


learn, command prompts, pre-determined options, expert user
Exam Question

The GUI (Graphical user interface) allows the users to interact with the interface by
using a pointer to select windows, icons and menu options. The GUI will have visual
aids which it make it easier for users to learn how to use the interface. On the other
hand users are required to enter command prompts to interact with the CLI
(Command Line Interface). The command prompts have to be learned by the user
and entered correctly. This would make the CLI interface more challenging to for
the user to learn. However the advantage of using the CLI for expert users is that
you are not restricted to pre-determined options which would be the case in the
GUI. This would allow for greater freedom when using the CLI.

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