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C. Name the following.
1. The brain of the computer ___________________
2. Programs that perform specifi c type of work for end users
on a computer ___________________
3. Resources of the computer system ___________________
4. The most popular operating system ___________________
5. Interface between the user and the hardware ___________________

D. Match the columns.

Column A Column B
1. Windows (a) Single-user operating system
2. MS-DOS (b) Multitasking operating system
3. Operating system (c) Application software
4. Paint (d) Hardware
5. Keyboard (e) System software

E. Answer the following questions.
1. Defi ne hardware and software.
2. Why do we need an operating system? Explain.
3. Diff erentiate between multi-user operating system and single-user operating system.
4. Explain the types of software.
5. What is a user interface? Explain the types of user interface.

Building Values and Life Skills

Nyra has bought a new laptop. Which is the fi rst software that she needs to install on her computer?

Testing Knowledge

Can a computer work without an operating system? Give reasons for your answer.

Linking Knowledge

History: Create a Word document on the topic ‘The Evolution of Operating System and Its Need’.

Lab Fun

1. Visit your lab and turn on the computer system. Find out which operating system is installed in
it. Also, note down the instructions which are displayed on the monitor till the desktop screen is
displayed.
2. Open Google Chrome and search about operating systems. Type the address of the website where
you found the most relevant information about the operating system taught in this chapter. Create
a PowerPoint presentation based on your search.

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