Information Processing 10, 20, 30
INFO10
Module 10: Operating Systems (Optional)
Outcome
Investigate various operating systems in computing devices, and describe and apply their attributes.
Indicators
| (a) | Define the term operating system, and describe the role of an operating system in a computing device. |
| (b) | Investigate the strengths and limitations of various operating systems, including Android, iOS, Windows, MacOS and Linux. |
| (c) | Explain the purpose of a server and the role of a server in using a computer remotely. |
| (d) | Identify operating system functions (e.g., running applications, configuring peripherals, organizing files) that meet various user needs. |
| (e) | Organize and manage files (e.g., copy, move, delete, rename, create shortcut). |
| (f) | Investigate and apply conventional procedures to back up and archive user files. |
| (g) | Analyze differences between various cloud storage methods. |
| (h) | Identify when it is more appropriate to use a server and when it is more appropriate to use a personal computer for file storage. |
| (i) | Explain considerations related to the purchase of operating systems, including purpose, necessity and cost. |
| (j) | Assess user computing needs and select an appropriate operating system for different scenarios (e.g., a student on a fixed budget, a gamer, a photographer). |
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