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Prescription:OS25n Operating Systems (multi-tasking) |
| Aim of Module | To provide students with the skills and knowledge to configure and manage work-stations within a typical business environment.
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| Credits | 7
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| Knowledge Assumed From | OS100 Operating Systems Software
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| Suggested Time | 70 student learning hours
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| Prescription Expiry Date | Nov 2002
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| Note | It is recommended that this module be awarded to a student for no more than two operating systems.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES
The Student Will
| | | | | C | 1 | Explain the concepts and principles of multi-tasking. | | | | A | 2 | Describe the components of the user interface and use the interface effectively. | | | P | 3 | Demonstrate the effective management and configuration of a workstation including solving configuration and management problems. | | | A | 4 | Demonstrate the installation, configuration and removal of a typical application. |
CONTENT
| | | | > | The concepts and principles of multi-tasking including: | | | | | - multi-tasking concepts and principles | | | - process management | | | - virtual memory | | | - scheduling | | | - spooling | | | - the advantages/disadvantages of multi-tasking operating systems. | |
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| | | | > | The components and effective use of the user interface including: | | | | | - file management | | | - print job control | | | - manage concurrent applications | | | - customisation
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| | | | > | The effective management and configuration of a workstation including: | | | | | - configuration items and files | | | - network connection (client component only) | | | - automation of tasks (may include unix scripts, batch files, Rexx etc) | | | - printer setup | | | - disk maintenance and backup | | | - virus detection/prevention | | | - system auditing | | | - solving configuration and management problems | |
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| | | | > | The installation, configuration and removal of a typical application.
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