WORK SHEET # 1 (OPERATING SYSTEM)

Name: Athea Noelfei Quisagan Date: ___________________

Year & Course: 3rd Year- BS Computer Science Teacher: Mr. Antic
Topic:

Learning Targets:
 To describe the basic organization of computer systems
 To provide a grand tour of the major components of operating System

Task 1 : Using any editing software create a timeline of the development of operating system.

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Task 2 : Answer the following discussion questions. In connection to the lesson.
1. Explain the 3 major components of the computer system

Answer:

1. Input devices: These allow users to enter data and instructions into the computer. Examples include keyboards,
mice, scanners, and game controllers.

2. Output devices: These allow the computer to display, print, or store the results of a program. Examples include
monitors, printers, and storage devices.

3. Processor: This is the “brain” of the computer and is responsible for running the instructions of a program. It
contains the central processing unit (CPU) and memory.

2.Give at least 5 brand of operating system with date release and its features.

1) Microsoft Window (Initial release date: November 20, 1985)

features: Control Panel, Cortana, Desktop, Disk Cleanup, Event Viewer, File Explorer, Internet
Browser, Microsoft Paint, Notepad, Notification Area, Registry Editor, Settings, Start and Start Menu,
System Information, Task Bar, Task Manager, Windows Search Bar

2) CentOS (Initial release date: May 14, 2004

features: Great security features-CentOS complements its security architecture with the 
Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux) system. It provides access control policies that you can
enable for various processes and files.
Regular updates-Red Hat releases a new major CentOS Linux version every few years, and each is
supported for ten years. This results in less issues which may be caused by updating the software.
Stability-CentOS uses stable software versions since the release cycle is longer. Therefore,
applications don’t need to be updated as often.
Panel options- CentOS users have various options of management platforms, including cPanel,
Plesk, WebMin, Spacewalk, CWP, Virtualmin, and VestaCP.
Free of charge - CentOS is an open-source distribution. This means that users may modify and
distribute it freely.

3) MacOS ( Initial release date: March 24, 2001)

features: Media features. Users can watch, listen and read content using applications like Music, TV,
Podcasts, Books and Photos, Creativity-based features, Productivity features, Communications features,
Organization features, iCloud, Accessibility features, Compatibility features.

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 4) Ubuntu (Initial release date: October 20, 2004)
features:
GNOME Desktop Extensions - Setting your computer up so that it functions the way you want is important.
GNOME Tweaks Tool- To get control of settings that aren't usually accessible, install the GNOME Tweaks tool.
Desktop Themes- One of the most impactful things GNOME Tweaks does is let you select a theme. Ubuntu
comes with some preinstalled themes, and defaults to its Yaru theme.
Custom Keyboard Shortcuts-Keyboard shortcuts let you define keystroke combinations to carry out actions for
you.
Deja-Dup Backups-Backups are vital. Everyone knows it. If you have a disaster and you don't have backups,
you're going to lose data.

5) Android (Initial release date: September 23, 2008)

features: Near Field Communication (NFC), Infrared Transmission, Automation, Wireless App
Downloads, Storage and Battery Swap, Custom Home Screens, Widgets, Custom ROMs,

3.What Operating system do? why it is important?.

Answer: The operating system (OS) manages all of the software and hardware on the computer. It performs
basic tasks such as file, memory and process management, handling input and output, and controlling
peripheral devices such as disk drives and printers. It is important because it, Operating system ensures that
the unauthorized user can not use or access computer. Software platform is also been provided by operating
system. It is also called application program. By commanding to a system, user normally collides with
operating system.

RUBRICS – Task 1

CRITERIA 5 4 3 2 1
The student The student The student The student did Did not meet
Completeness completely completely completed all the not complete all expectations
and detailed discussed in discussed the required tasks the required
detailed all the parts observed all but lack details tasks, some
discussion of
parts observed all questions were and discussions questions are not
each parts questions were answered for every answered
listed answered and answers. properly.
discussed
thoroughly
TOTAL /20

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CRITERIA 5 4 3 2 1
The student The student The student The student did Did not meet
Completeness completed all the completed all the completed all the not complete all expectations
required tasks, all required tasks, all required tasks the required
of answer
questions were questions were but lack details tasks, some
answered and answered and and discussions questions are not
Discussion and
discussed discussed in for every answered
Detail of the thoroughly and in complete answers. properly.
answer complete detailed.
detailed.
TOTAL /20

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