Operating Systems (VIMEO)

• Computer Science
• 6th Grade

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00:39

Two of the most common operating systems are...

1. Microsoft Windows and Mac OS
2. Linux and Unix
3. Mac OS and Unix
4. Microsoft Windows and Linux

01:19

True or False: You can load any type of operating system onto any device that you choose.

Which of the following is NOT one of the Mobile Operating Systems?

1. Windows phone
2. Samsung Galaxy
3. Apple iOS
4. Google Android

Microsoft Windows can be loaded onto any of these devices EXCEPT

1. Apple
2. Dell
3. HP
4. Lenovo

     On the next slide you will drag and drop the types of operating systems to the devices they are compatible with. 

Apple iOS

Microsoft Windows

Android

macOS

Linux

Linux is open-source operating system. This means that anyone is free to use it and change it. Linux is used for mobile devices as well as laptops and desktops.

Functions of an Operating System

• File Management: Helps you create, change, delete, and access files and folders.
  

• Memory Management: Gives memory space for different processes and makes sure to free it up when it is no longer needed.
  

• Process Management: Controls the order in which different processes run on the computer.
  

• Security: Protects your computer from harmful attacks using antivirus software and firewalls.
  

Functions of an Operating System

• Device Management: Manages hardware and virtual devices like keyboards, printers, and USB ports.
  

• Resource Management: Manages resources like CPU time, memory, and input/output devices.
  

• Multitasking: Allows users to run many programs at the same time.
  

• An OS also provides a user interface, simplifies software complexity, and monitors user programs to avoid errors.

00:32

The Start Button is located on the...

1. Desktop
2. Taskbar
3. File Explorer
4. Hard Drive

01:00

You can use the ________ to view your files and folders.

1. Desktop
2. Taskbar
3. Start menu
4. File explorer

01:55

Which button makes a window larger?

1. Maximize
2. Minimize
3. Close
4. Open

Where can you quickly access all of your computer's programs and applications?

1. The Desktop
2. The Finder
3. The Start Menu
4. The Internet

     On the next slide you will drag and drop the names of places on the MS Windows desktop screen to their location on the screen.  

Taskbar

Start Menu

Desktop

Navigation Pane

File Explorer