Operating System and Different Types
Qualification: | BTEC National Level 3 | Certificate | Subject: | Information Technology | Unit number + Title | 2. Computer Systems | Assignment number + Title: | 1. Decoding the Jargon | Assessment Criteria: | P1 P2 M1 |
Purpose / Aims (learning outcomes) | LO1 Understand the components of computer systemsP1 Explain the function of computer hardware componentsP2 Explain the purpose of operating systemsM1 Compare the features and functions of different operating systems |
Introduction (Scenario) | You have been approached by a small business ‘ABEC Media’ (selling music & film memorabilia) who are in the process of transferring from a paper-based system to a computerised one. The owners are not particularly ICT savvy, but are keen to be involved in all aspects of the introduction of the new system so that they can maximise all of the potential benefits.You have been asked to create an information leaflet (in publisher) that will be made available for ABEC Media staff who may have little or no understanding of how a computer’s hardware components work. Additionally, your leaflet will also provide an explanation of the purpose, features and functions of different operating systems software too. |
| No | | Criteria | Tasks | 1 | Use publisher to produce an information ‘Dummies Guide’ leaflet (using both words & pictures) that explains the purpose of the following categories of computer hardware components: 1. Internal system unit components 2. Peripherals 3. Backing storage It is important that your guide also, where appropriate, indicates how each component is connected & how it communicates within the computer system: 1. Internal System Unit Components * Processors - explanation of the function & different types of processors: * What is a processor? * What does a processor do? What is its purpose? * What are the different types of processors: * What is a
Purpose / Aims (learning outcomes) | LO1 Understand the components of computer systemsP1 Explain the function of computer hardware componentsP2 Explain the purpose of operating systemsM1 Compare the features and functions of different operating systems |
Introduction (Scenario) | You have been approached by a small business ‘ABEC Media’ (selling music & film memorabilia) who are in the process of transferring from a paper-based system to a computerised one. The owners are not particularly ICT savvy, but are keen to be involved in all aspects of the introduction of the new system so that they can maximise all of the potential benefits.You have been asked to create an information leaflet (in publisher) that will be made available for ABEC Media staff who may have little or no understanding of how a computer’s hardware components work. Additionally, your leaflet will also provide an explanation of the purpose, features and functions of different operating systems software too. |
| No | | Criteria | Tasks | 1 | Use publisher to produce an information ‘Dummies Guide’ leaflet (using both words & pictures) that explains the purpose of the following categories of computer hardware components: 1. Internal system unit components 2. Peripherals 3. Backing storage It is important that your guide also, where appropriate, indicates how each component is connected & how it communicates within the computer system: 1. Internal System Unit Components * Processors - explanation of the function & different types of processors: * What is a processor? * What does a processor do? What is its purpose? * What are the different types of processors: * What is a