Introduction to Operating Systems

CompTIA A + (220-1102) Domain:
Domain 1.0: Operating Systems
Domain 2.0: Security

CompTIA A+ (220-1102) Objective:
Objective 1.2: Given a scenario, use the appropriate Microsoft command line tool
Objective 1.3: Given a scenario, use the features and tools of the Microsoft Windows 10 operating system (OS)
Objective 1.4: Given a scenario, use the appropriate Microsoft Windows 10 Control Panel utility
Objective 1.11: Identify common features and tools of the Linux client/desktop OS. 
Objective 2.6: Given a scenario, configure a workstation to meet best practices for security. 

Overview

This lab is an introduction to Operating Systems. An operating system is the interface between the user and a computer. It provides the necessary services to allow you to run applications. Services include user interface (graphical and text-based), job/task management, file management, device management, memory management, and security management. Each section of this lab will go into the different services at an awareness level.

In this lab, students will learn how to use Windows and Linux from a user perspective. The lab will review how to interact with a PC (both graphical and text-based), with both a mouse and a keyboard.

outcomes:

In this lab, you will learn to:

  1. Interact with the computer via the graphical user interface and the command-line interface.
  2. Use task manager to manage applications and tasks.
  3. Use file manager and the command line to create files and folders.
  4. Use the control panel/system monitor to manage memory and devices.
  5. Use the security features of both Windows and Linux.

Key terms and descriptions

GUI
GUI stands for graphical user interface which is the default way users interact with a computer today. It provides a desktop that allows you to do your work.
CLI
Command line interface is a textual way to interact with the computer. A computer technician uses the command line to accomplish common system administration tasks.
URL
URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator which is an address that allows you to visit websites on your computer.