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Operating System BasicsNeed of Operating SystemBootingCold BootingWarm BootingBooting ProcessUser Interface
Card 1Operating System Basics

What is an operating system?

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An operating system is an integrated set of programs that manages various resources and the overall operations of a computer. It works like a manager that controls the computer and helps it function s…

Card 2Need of Operating System

Why is an operating system needed in a computer?

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An operating system is needed to act as an interface between the user and the computer. It helps the computer run smoothly, manages memory, controls connected devices, coordinates hardware and softwar…

Card 3Booting

What is booting?

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Booting is the process of loading the operating system into the main memory. It begins when the computer is switched on and prepares the computer for use.

Card 4Booting

What are the two types of booting?

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The two types of booting are cold booting and warm booting. Cold booting starts when the computer is switched on. Warm booting happens when the computer is restarted without switching off the power.

Card 5Cold Booting

What happens during cold booting?

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Cold booting is the startup procedure of a computer. The computer is switched on, the operating system loads, and peripheral devices are checked to see whether they are working properly.

Card 6Warm Booting

What happens during warm booting?

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Warm booting is restarting the computer under software control without switching off the power. It can be done using the Restart button or the Control-Alt-Delete keys. The routine checkup of periphera…

Card 7Booting Process

What are BIOS and POST in booting?

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BIOS or ROM-BIOS starts working at the time of booting. POST means Power-On-Self-Test and checks whether all components are working properly during booting.

Card 8User Interface

What is Character User Interface?

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Character User Interface is an interface in which the user and the computer interact using text commands. Keyboard is used for input and the screen shows output. It is also called Command Line Interfa…

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