LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET
SPECIAL PROGRAM IN ICT 9
COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING 9
First Quarter, Week 6
Name of Learner: ____________________________________________________________
Grade Level /Section: __________________________ Date: __________________________
Operating System
BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR LEARNERS
An operating system is a software program that acts as an interface between the user and
the computer hardware and controls the execution of all kinds of programs. It also helps the
computer to carry out basic operating task and manages fundamental operating instructions such
as loading programs into a memory, execute programs, saving data and displaying information
into a monitor.
Below are some of the important functions of an Operating System.
• Memory Management
• Processor Management
• Device Management
• File Management
• Security
• Control over system performance
• Job accounting
• Error detecting aids
• Coordination between other software and users
And according to WikiGain.com, below are the most commonly used Operating System in
the world.
1.Microsoft Windows
Microsoft introduced a working environment named Windows on November 20, 1985, as
a graphical operating system. Windows is an Operating System that most of the computer owners
used because it is easy to use, easy to install, and of high-quality performance. It is a series of
graphical interface Operating system Developed, Marketed and sold by Microsoft.
2. Mac OS X
Mac OS is a series of (GUI) Graphical User Interface–based Operating Systems developed
by Apple Inc. for their Macintosh line of computer systems. Apple Inc. was named after a variety
of dessert Apple. The first ever MAC Operating System was introduced in 1984 as being integral
to the original Macintosh and referred to as the “System”.
3. Linux Operation System
Linux is, in simplest terms, an operating system. It is the software on a computer that
enables applications and the computer operator to access the devices on the network to perform
desired functions. The operating system (OS) relays instructions from an application to, for
instance, the computer’s processor. This operating system was released in 1991 for the first time.
LEARNING COMPETENCY
1. Assemble Computer Hardware
Define operating system
ACTIVITY 1
1. In your own words and understanding, how does Operating System work?
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2. Differentiate Single User and Multi User.
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3. Among the three most commonly used operating system, which is the most
convenient and practical to use and why?
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REFLECTION
Cite instances in your life where you can related the significance of studying operating
system.
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REFERENCE:
Chugh, Mitali. “Os Ppt,” September 4, 2018. https://www.slideshare.net/maalsunil/os-ppt-
112902536.
Prepared by: ANGEL LYCKA M. ORIEL
Noted by: LABERNE A. LADIGNON, JR
Division ICT Coordinator/ OIC EPS
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