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ITEC 274: EX:2– Operating Systems & Lab Environment
[Name,…]
Individual Assignment
Answer the questions below thoroughly and completely (one sentence answers will not be sufficient). Use
your own words (this is not a Google copy and paste exercise). Submit answers for the assignment in this
word document via BlackBoard / Assignments. Assignments without names will not be accepted/graded.
1. What is an operating system? Identify and describe the main functions (sub systems) of an operating
system.
2. Windows is a multitasking operating system. What is a task? What is multitasking? What are the characteristics
and benefits of multitasking?
3. Describe and compare tasks running in foreground and background?
4. What is a user interface? Identify and describe the 2 main types of user interfaces in modern day
operating systems.
5. When using Windows GUI, what happens when you maximize a window (be specific)? Compare maximizing
with opening.
6. When using Windows GUI, what happens when you minimize a window (be specific)? Compare minimizing with
closing.
7. When using Windows GUI, how do you execute a program? If multiple programs (tasks) are running, how can
you switch between those programs (tasks)?
8. Describe a disk drive, folder and file and the purpose each serves on a computer.
9. Identify and describe the two main categories of files found on the computer’s hard disk (or any computer
storage device).
10. Describe, compare and contrast C: and H: in our TU lab environment.
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