Identify Different Operating Systems and Functionality

Welcome to the Identifying different Operating Systems and Functionality Practice Lab. In this module, you will be provided with the instructions and devices needed to develop your hands-on skills.

Various operating systems are available which can be used for different purposes and is dependent on user preference. The most used and well-known operating system is Microsoft Windows, which is incorporated into most companies as a desktop workstation. Other popular operating systems available include Linux-based and MacOS operating systems.

With the evolution of the IT Industry, the need for more mobile devices increased, which led to the development of various mobile operating systems. These include the following, ChromeOS, Android and IOS.

In this module, different operating systems and their functionalities will be explored.

Overview

Learning Outcomes:

In this module, you will complete the following exercises:

  • Exercise 1 – Identifying Windows Operating Systems Functionality
  • Exercise 2 – Identifying Linux Operating Systems and its Functionality
  • Exercise 3 – Identifying a Mobile Device’s Operating System Functionality
  • Exercise 4 – Differentiating between Operating System’s File Systems

After completing this module, you should be able to: 

  • Differentiate between Different Windows Operating Systems
  • Differentiate between Different Linux Operating Systems
  • Identify the Functionalities of an Android Device
  • Identify File Systems of Different Operating Systems

Exam Objectives:

The following exam objectives are covered in this module:

1.8 Explain common OS types and their purposes

  • Workstation OSs
  • Cell phone/tablet OSs
  • Various filesystem types