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Operating system

Chapter One
Why I made this slide?
Textbook is so easy IGCSE question is complex
Learning objectives

At the end of this video, you should be able to answer any questions
related to operating system and its type
Operating system
• OS is a software that manages the general operation of a computer
system
Functions of OS
• It helps user interact with computer (user interface)
• It provides security to the system
• It helps file management
• It manages computer memory
• It manages input, output and backing devices
Types of User Interface
• Graphical User Interface (GUI)
• Command Line Interface (CLI)
GUI
• Windows
• macOS
• Ubuntu
• Android
• iOS
• Blackberry OS
GUI
• GUI is a user interface built around
graphics
• It uses icons to control the apps
• Icons are images or picture used to
represent programs
• It uses menus to select apps
• It uses pointers through mouse to
select and open apps
Touchscreen technology

• Touch screen is regarded as POST


GUI

• Post GUI allows the use of pinching,


scrolling, expanding
CLI
• CLI requires the user to enter
commands to interact with the
computer.
• CLI are normally used by expert
users as it is more complicated to
use.
• CLI and is not restricted to a number
of predetermined options
Merits and demerits of 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.
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
• Users need to memorize command
• Commands must be typed in without errors.
• No visual aids.
IGCSE Questions on Chapter One

Some of the Operating


system related questions
from
2013 - 2019
GUI uses icons and it is easier to operate computer

GUI does not require command memorization

GUI takes up more computer memory

GUI requires operating system to operate or function


It requires command memorization

Users have to learn commands

Commands should be typed in correctly


Command Line Interface

Graphical User Interface


CLI is usually used by IT experts to communicate with computer interface
When the question says:
In CLI, users are not restrict to a predefined icons
Describe or discuss, you
It is easier to alter computer settings should provide the
CLI involves commands memorization following in order to get a
The user requires to learn the command full mark:

The user must type the commands correctly • Short introduction


• Meaningful conclusion
Although, the CLI is difficult to use due to commands memorization but it is more
accurate for IT technician to set up file server.
Part 4

Types of computer systems

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