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[Operating System Worksheet] Operating System Worksheet

The document provides an overview of Operating Systems (OS), defining it as software that supports basic computer functions. It lists ten functions of OS, three categories with examples, and utility software along with examples of utility programs. Additionally, it includes various definitions and explanations related to OS components and functionalities.

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[Operating System Worksheet] Operating System Worksheet

The document provides an overview of Operating Systems (OS), defining it as software that supports basic computer functions. It lists ten functions of OS, three categories with examples, and utility software along with examples of utility programs. Additionally, it includes various definitions and explanations related to OS components and functionalities.

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Name: Date: Period

Operating Systems (OS)


1. Define Operating System (OS)
the software that supports a computer's basic functions, such as scheduling tasks, executing
applications, and controlling peripherals.

2. List ten functions of Operating Systems


Monitors system health.
Manipulates and stores data
Handles input/output operations
Executes user programs or system programs
Spots system errors to prevent computer system malfunctioning
Prevents unauthorized access and protects user data with
passwords
Improves response time between service requests and system
response
Assigns interpreters, assemblers, compilers, and other software
to users

3. List the 3 categories of Operating Systems and give the name of at least
2 from each.

Batch Operating System


Multi-Programming Operating System
Multi-Processing Operating System

4. List the name of the OS that you are currently using on your computer:
chrome
5. What is the name of the most recent OS released by Apple? Mac OS X
6. What is utility software?
Utility software is a program specifically designed to help manage and tune system or application

software.

7. List the name of 3 utility programs found on your computer.


 Anti-virus
 Memory testers
 System monitors
8. Name two types of files that disk cleanup will allow you to search for and
remove.
Arp and Append
9. Search the Internet for and list the names of an Anti-Virus program and
an Anti-Spyware program.
Norton and Mcafee. BiteDefender and Norton.

Word Bank

pop-up menu GUI file fragmentation toolbar


screen saver
pull-down menu icon window Recycle Bin Start Menu
task bar toolbar scroll bar wallpaper title bar
operating system graphics disk scanner Windows user-
friendly

1. A icon is a utility program that changes the


screen display after a preset period of nonuse.

2. A list of shortcut commands that appear when an area of the screen is


right-clicked or the mouse button is held down is called a start menu
.

3. A pop up menu shows a list of commands that


appears when an item is selected from the menu bar.
4. To check magnetic disks for errors, you would use a disk scanner
.

5. When a file is broken into pieces and saved in different places on a floppy
disk or hard drive, it is called file fragmentation .

6. A tool bar is a rectangular, on-screen frame used to


view programs or documents.

7. The large program that controls how the CPU communicates with other
hardware components is the operation system .

8. A computer that is easy to operate is called user friendly


.

9. is the most common operating system for PCs.

10. A Graphical User Interface (GUI) uses windows to help the


user navigate within the computer system.

11. You put things in the recycle bin that you no


longer need or want.

12. A icom uses graphics or pictures to help the user navigate and access
programs.

13. The Start Menu and clock are found on the wallpaper .

14. An graphics is a small picture that links to a file or program.

15. At the top of each window, the contains the title and
buttons to close, minimize and resize.

16. Moving the scroll bar up or down allows you to see all of
the information in a window.

17. Programs and applications run inside pull down menu that
can be opened, closed or resized.
18. The screen saver is like a backdrop on your desktop that
can be changed.

19. Found below the menu bar in some windows, the title bar
contains icons or options that allow you to perform specific tasks.

20. The GUI contains basic operations such as run, shut down,
log off and find.

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