JSS2: COMPUTER STUDIES - 1ST TERM
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Computer Software | Week 14 Topics|1 Quiz
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Operating System | Week 29 Topics|1 Quiz
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Four Good Definitions of Computer Program
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Operating System
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Translators & Utility Programs
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Advantages of Operating System
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Functions of Operating System
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Classification of Operating Systems
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Examples and Uses of Operating Systems
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Advantages of Windows Over Earlier Operating Systems
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GUI And Command-Line (CLI) O/S
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Four Good Definitions of Computer Program
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Computer Memory: Primary And Secondary Memory | Week 35 Topics|1 Quiz
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Computer Memory II: Secondary Memory (Backing Storage) | Week 42 Topics|1 Quiz
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Number System I | Week 54 Topics|1 Quiz
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Number System II | Week 63 Topics|1 Quiz
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Units of Storage In Computer | Week 72 Topics|1 Quiz
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Problem Solving Skills With Computer | Week 85 Topics|1 Quiz
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Computer Programming Languages | Week 93 Topics|1 Quiz
Quizzes
Operating System
Topic Content:
- Meaning of Operating System

Every computer must have an Operating System in order to run other programs. It is sometimes called O/S. When you switch on or press the computer power button, it first loads the O/S during the booting process. It checks all the components attached to the computer and more often than not, it displays an error message if there is a problem.
What is an Operating System?
An operating system, therefore, is the system software (program) that manages all of the software and hardware on the computer.
When you are using your computer there are usually different computer programs running at the same time, and they all need to access your computer’s central processing unit (CPU), memory, and storage.
The operating system is responsible for coordinating these activities and making sure each program gets what it needs.
It takes control after the computer is started. It determines the type of command that may be used on the system. It is usually supplied by the computer manufacturer or his agent (computer vendor)
System software can come in the form of operating systems, translators, and utilitythe state of being useful, profitable, or beneficial. More programs depending on what they are meant for.