TLE – CSS 10

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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET # 2

TITLE: Assemble Computer Hardware

PRE- ACTIVITY

Directions: How the operating system works? Explain your answer using the diagram below. Write
your answer on the box provided.

Answer:

Have you ever wondered what happens when you turn on your computer? For many users, just
seeing that the computer starts and that they can begin working is enough to meet their needs. But to
become a more knowledgeable user, you should know how your computer works. One of the main behind-
the-scenes contributors is the operating system. The operating system is like the control center of your
computer: it controls everything that happens with your computer. The operating system makes sure that
files are stored properly on storage devices, software programs run properly, and instructions to peripherals
are sent, among other jobs. Without an operating system, your computer would not be able to perform even
basic tasks.

WHAT IS OPERATING SYSTEM

• It is the most important program that runs on a computer.

• It performs basic tasks, such as recognizing input from the keyboard, sending output to the display
screen, keeping track of files and directories on the disk.

• It makes sure that different program and users running at the same time do not interfere with each
other.

• is also responsible for security, ensuring that unauthorized users do not access the system.

• manages all the related tasks needed to run the computer.

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 TYPES OF OPERATING SYSTEM

MICROSOFT WINDOWS, also called Windows and Windows OS, computer operating system (OS)
developed by Microsoft Corporation to run personal computers (PCs). Featuring the first graphical user
interface (GUI) for IBMcompatible PCs, the Windows OS soon dominated the PC market.

LINUX is the best-known and most-used open source operating system. As an operating system,
Linux is software that sits underneath all the other software on a computer, receiving requests from those
programs and relaying these requests to the computer’s hardware.

Linux also is different from other operating systems in many important ways. First, and perhaps most
importantly, Linux is open source software. The code used to create Linux is free and available to the public
to view, edit, and—for users with the appropriate skills—to contribute to.

Who uses Linux? Companies and individuals choose Linux for their servers because it's secure,
flexible, and you can receive excellent support from a large community of users, in addition to companies like
Canonical, SUSE, and Red Hat, each of which offer commercial support.

Macintosh Operating System (Mac OS) is an operating system (OS) designed by Apple Inc. to be
installed and operated on the Apple Macintosh series of computers. Introduced in 1984, it is a graphical user
interface (GUI) based OS that has since been released as multiple different versions.

WHAT IS A MOBILE OPERATING SYSTEM (MOBILE OS)?

A mobile operating system, also called a mobile OS, is an operating system that is specifically
designed to run on mobile devices such as mobile phones, smartphones, PDAs, tablet computers and other
handheld devices.

1. Android OS (Google Inc.) 6. Palm OS (Garnet OS)

2. Bada (Samsung Electronics) 7. Symbian OS (Nokia)

3. BlackBerry OS (Research In Motion) 8. webOS (Palm/HP)

4. iPhone OS / iOS (Apple) 9. Windows Mobile (Windows Phone)

5. MeeGo OS (Nokia and Intel)

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 Operating systems can be classified as follows:

1. Multi-user – Allows two or more users to run programs at the same time. Some operating systems
permit hundreds or even thousands of concurrent users. ex: Linux, Unix, Windows 2000.

2. Multiprocessing – Supports running a program on more than one CPU. ex: Linux, Unix, Windows
2000.

3. Multitasking – Allows more than one program to run concurrently. ex: Unix, Windows 2000, and
Windows Multi Point

4. Multithreading – Allows different parts of a single program to run concurrently. ex: Linux, Unix,
Windows 2000, and Windows 7

5. Real time – Responds to input instantly. General-purpose operating systems, such as DOS and
UNIX, are not real-time.

Learning Competencies: 1. Identify materials necessary to complete the work in accordance with
established procedures and check against system requirements
2. Obtain materials necessary to complete the work in accordance with
established procedures and check against system requirements

EXERCISES

A. Directions: Write your answers on the space provided.

a. What is an Operating System Give 3 points to say what an OS does

1. ______________________________________________________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________________________________________________
3. ______________________________________________________________________________________

b. Two types of OS.

Explain the two types of OS:
1. ______________________________________________________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________________________________________________

c. List 5 functions of an OS:

1. _______________________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________________________
4. _______________________________________________________________
5. _______________________________________________________________

B. Directions: Complete each sentence with information from the chapter

1. _______________ computer operating system developed by Microsoft Corporation to run personal
computers.
2. _______________ allows more than one program to run concurrently.
3. _______________ is an operating system that is specifically designed to run on mobile devices such as
mobile phones.
4. _______________ is the best-known and most-used open source operating system.
5. _______________ is the most important program that runs on a computer.

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C. Directions: Interview three smartphone users: one who uses Android OS, one who uses an iOS (iPhone),
and one who has experience with both operating systems. Prepare written questions related to ease of
learning the operating system, ease of use, availability of programs, and overall satisfaction with the operating
system. Add your findings to your own experiences and write a conclusion using table about the user
preferences of the two major operating systems.

Operating Name of the Understanding Usability Availability of Overall

System User about OS Programs Satisfaction

1. Android OS

2. iOS

3. Both user of
Android and
iOS

Findings :
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________

Conclusion :
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________

D. Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the letter of your answer on the space provided.

_____ 1. What is the primary purpose of an operating system?

a. To make the most efficient use of the computer c. To keep systems programmers employed
hardware d. To make computers easier to use
b. To allow people to use the computer
_____ 2. Which of the following statement is TRUE about LINUX?
a. LINUX is regularly targeted by viruses and c. LINUX uses MS Office as its default productivity
malwares. application suite
b. LINUX charges per license acquired d. LINUX is an open source operating system.
_____ 3. The primary purpose of an operating system is:
a. To make the most efficient use of the computer c. To keep systems programmers employed
hardware d. To make computers easier to use
b. To allow people to use the computer,
_____ 4. Which of the following best describes the operating system?
a. collection of programs that operates hardware c. link to interface the hardware and application
resources programs
b. system service provider to the application d. all of the above
programs
_____ 5. What is the example of open source operating system?
a. UNIX c. LINUX
b. WINDOWS d. both a and c
_____ 6. What do we call an operating system where a user can run multiple applications at the same time?
a. Multi-user c. Multiprocessing
b. Multitasking d. Multithreading
_____ 7. If CPU executes multiple programs simultaneously, it will be known as?
a. Multi-user c. Multiprocessing
b. Multitasking d. Multithreading
_____ 8. Which of the following is NOT usually handled by the operating system?
a. managing programs c. publishing Web pages
b. dealing with input/output devices d. interacting with the user

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_____ 9. What is another called to main memory of the computer system?
a. non volatile c. secondary
b. volatile d. large
_____ 10. A computer’s operating system depends on the memory of _________ what computer hardware
part?
a. CPU c. RAM
b. Graphics system d. Motherboard
_____ 11. Which of these is NOT performed by an operating system?
a. Allocating space for files on a disk c. Managing the flow of data from a keyboard
b. Issuing an instruction to a printer to start printing d. Searching for a record in a database
_____ 12. Open source software is software whose source code is available for modification or enhancement
by anyone. Which of the following is an example of open source software?
a. Windows c. LINUX
b. MAC d. Android
_____ 13. Which of the following class of computers cannot support multiple users simultaneously?
a. Mainframe Computer c. Micro Computer
b. Mini Computer d. All of them
_____ 14. When you buy a new computer, which of the following is most likely preinstalled on your computer?
a. operating system c. database program
b. accounting program d. spreadsheet program
_____ 15. Which operating system is found most often on large business and scientific computers?
a. Microsoft Windows
b. Mac OS
c. UNIX
d. Linux

Reflection:

Today, something new that I learned was ________________________________.

I need to work on ___________________________________________________.

I need help with ____________________________________________________.

References:

“Microsoft Windows” www.britannica.com. https://www.britannica.com/technology/Windows-OS (last updated:

May 28, 2020)

“What is Linux” www.opensource.com. https://opensource.com/resources/linux (Accessed 06/18/2020)

“Macintosh Operating System (Mac OS)” www.techopedia.com

https://www.techopedia.com/definition/2639/macintosh-operating-system-mac-os (Accessed 06/18/2020)

Baltazar et al. 2020. “TLE CSS Q1 – M2: Installing and Configuring Computer Systems”

Prepared by:

IAN SHIGERU B. YASUNAGA

TLE – ICT Teacher