Module 1, Lesson 4: Kernel Operating System.

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OVERVIEW
This lesson will help you learn about the Kernel in Operating System.
Learning Target
At the end of this lesson, you should have able to:

 define what is Kernel in Operating System,

 enumerate the features of Kernel,
 identify the types of Kernel,
 demonstrate the difference between firmware and operating system,
 demonstrate the difference between 32bit and 64 bit operating system.
Features of Kernel
After reading the short text about features of Kernel, can you give the features of Kernel. Write
them on the spaces provided below.
1. ___________________________________________

2. ___________________________________________

3. ___________________________________________

4. ___________________________________________

Write the difference between 32 bit and 64 bit operating system. Use the tables below.

Parameters 32 bit 64 bit

In light of the topic difference between firmware and operating system, can you share their
differences? Write your answers on the table below.

Firmware Operating System

Great job in the CHALLENGE part, and now this is your last graded task. Identify the following
questions. Write your answers on the space provided before each item.
____________________1. One kind of programming that is embedded on a chip in the device
which controls that specific device.
____________________2. It is a single code or block of the program.
____________________3. It manages all system resources.
____________________4. It is the central components of computer operating system.
____________________5. A program that can be installed by the user and can be changed.

Essay: answer the following questions below.

  What is the difference between microkernels and monolithic?

 What is the difference between microkernels and monolithic?

Great work! We hope that the tasks were just like small slices of cake—easy to
accomplish, easy to follow. Now, to officially end your learning experience in this
lesson, write your reflection and conclusion by completing this graphic organizer.

I am certain that I learned I think there is a need to…. I could apply what I learned by…
about…

Prepared by:

Kristan Julius C. Dabbay

Instructor