Week 2

7.2.1 Understand the features and use of operating systems:

• batch:
  • non-interactive applications
  • high volume
  • scheduling
• multitasking:
  • concurrent execution of multiple tasks 
  • time-slicing
  • interrupts
• real-time operating system:
  • monitoring and control applications
  • transaction processing
• network operating system: 
  • resource sharing
  • user management
  • communication
• mobile operating system:
  • smartphones and tablets
  • lower processing requirements
  • increased battery life.

7.2 Software

7.2.2 Understand the features and use of common utilities:

• file management
• defragmenters
• file compression
• package managers
• protection software
• backup software.

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