Unit 8 Assignment 1: Video Summary 6

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

This assignment addresses the learning objective Describe the purpose and functions of an operating
system. The expected learning outcome that will result from completing the assignment is:
You will be able to describe the various features of the Windows operating system.

Assignment Requirements
1. Watch any four of the video clips in Part 3 of the Video Mentor DVD.
2. Write summaries of the information presented in each selected clip.
3. Create a bulleted list of the topics presented in the selected video clips.
4. Create a bulleted list of terms used in the selected video clips with their definitions.
5. Provide a summary of your thoughts on the information presented in the selected video clips,
including what you learned from the presentation, what you may have found confusing, and
where you might use the information.

Required Resources
In addition to having read Chapter 8 to become familiar with the purpose and functions of an operating
system used by computers, your will need a computer with a DVD drive to watch the Video Mentor video
clips.

Submission Specifications
You must submit the results of your work meeting the following specifications:
File Format: Microsoft Word (.doc /.docx)
Length: 1-2 pages
Font: Arial 10-point
Line Spacing: Double

Self-Assessment Checklist
The following checklist will help you prepare for the graded activity and/or assess the deliverable(s) as
you prepare to submit them.

I have read Chapter 8 of the textbook.

I have watched the selected Video Mentor video clips.

I have written the assignment submission document and spell-checked it.

I have followed the submission specifications.



Unit 8 Analysis 1: System Performance
Learning Objectives and Outcomes
This assignment addresses the learning objective Describe the purpose and functions of an operating
system. The expected learning outcomes that will result from completing the assignment are:
You will be able to describe the factors that affect performance in an operating system, such as
the amount of installed RAM and the CPU process load.
You will describe how to adjust operating system parameters to achieve better performance.
You will describe ways to improve the operating system performance via hardware changes.

Assignment Requirements
1. Search the Internet for information about the effects of a fragmented file system on disk
performance.
2. Search the Internet for information about how process load and the number of running processes
affect system performance.
3. Search the Internet for information about how adding more motherboard RAM improves virtual
memory performance.
4. Provide an explanation of the factors that affect performance in a Windows computer system and
how to improve its performance.

Required Resources
In addition to having read Chapter 8 to become familiar with the purpose and functions of an operating
system used in a computer, you will need to search the Internet for information on factors that affect
system performance.

Submission Specifications
Submit the results of your work meeting the following specifications:
File Format: Microsoft Word (.doc /.docx)
Length: 1-2 pages
Font: Arial 10-point
Line Spacing: Double

Self-Assessment Checklist
The following checklist will help you prepare for the graded activity and/or assess the deliverable(s) as
you prepare to submit them.

I have read Chapter 8 of the textbook.

I have located information about the factors that affect system performance.

I have written the assignment submission document and spell-checked it.

I have followed the submission specifications.