Topic Objectives for "Operating Systems"

The objective of unit Operating Systems is to learn to recognize and understand the key unit vocabulary. This is accomplished by completing the readings and practice activities.

Key Topic Vocabulary

Below is a list of key vocabulary terms in the current unit:

  boot

  compression

  GUI ( graphical user interface )

  multitasking

  OS ( operating system )

  password

  Windows

  X-Windows

  username

  device driver

  install

  uninstall

  Linux

  log on

  filename

  hidden file

  kernel

  terminate

  log off

  format

  CLI ( command line interface )

  file permissions

  virtual machine

Unit Reading:

- English for Software ( Operating System )