Operating Systems Basics
Students learn about the basic function of an operating system as the 'brain' that manages a computer's hardware and software.
Key Questions
- Explain the role of an operating system in making a computer work.
- Compare how a phone's operating system is similar to a computer's.
- Predict what would happen if a computer had no operating system.
ACARA Content Descriptions
Suggested Methodologies
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