Operating Systems and Software
Understanding the role of an operating system and different types of application software.
Key Questions
- Explain the purpose of an operating system for a computer to function.
- Differentiate between system software and application software.
- Predict what would happen if a computer did not have an operating system.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
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