Operating System Concepts
This is a 1-credit Unit intended for candidates who require an understanding of PC operating systems. It is designed to develop an understanding of the issues involved in installing and maintaining. On completion of the Unit you should be able to:
- Describe the characteristics of PC operating systems.
- Install, configure and upgrade a client operating system.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot client operating system problems.
- Describe the networking features of client operating systems.
In the first part of the course, you will study the characteristics of PC operating systems including operating system components and interfaces, major system files, command-line functions and utilities and disks, directories and files.
The second section covers installing, configuring and upgrading a client operating system including system boot sequences and boot methods, installing and adding devices and optimising a client operating system.
The third section covers diagnosing and troubleshooting client operating system problems, including error messages, diagnostic tools and utilities and operational and usability problems
The final section covers the networking features of client operating systems including connecting to a network and configuring an Internet connection
There will be a closed-book multiple-choice assessment covering all outcomes. You will be presented with 30 questions and expected to answer 70% of these correctly. You will also be expected to keep a log book recording the practical tasks you have carried out during the Unit.
