Topic pathway
Systems software
Operating systems, utility software, and system management.
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Specification section
Operating systems
Operating system roles including user interfaces, memory, processor time, files, peripherals, users, and security.
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Lesson 01
Operating Systems: The Control Centre
Explain the purpose of an operating system.
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Lesson 02
What an Operating System Manages
Explain how an operating system manages memory, tasks, files and peripheral devices.
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Lesson 03
Files, Memory and Processes
Explain how the operating system manages memory.
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Lesson 04
Operating System Scenario Questions
Identify a relevant operating-system function.
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Lesson 05
Operating Systems: The Control Hub
Define systems software.
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Lesson 06
User Interfaces and System Control
Describe the purpose of a user interface.
Specification section
Utility software
Utility software used to maintain, protect, optimise, and manage computer systems.
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Lesson 01
Utility Software and Maintenance Tools
Define utility software.
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Lesson 02
Utility Software Toolkit
Explain the purpose of encryption software.
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Lesson 03
Backups, Compression and Encryption
Explain why data compression is used.
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Lesson 04
Systems Software Exam Practice
Consolidate operating system and utility software knowledge.