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Operating Systems — Syllabus
NIOS · Class 12 · Computer Science
What Operating Systems covers in NIOS Class 12 Computer Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the NIOS Class 12 Computer Science syllabus.
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4 Topics · NIOS Class 12 Computer Science · 2026-27
Topics in Operating Systems
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4.1 What is an Operating System?
- An OS is a collection of software that manages computer hardware resources and provides common services for computer programs
- Acts as an interface between users and computer hardware, making the computer usable
- Without an OS, computers and software programs would be non-functional
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4.2 Functions of Operating System
- Process Management: Creating, deleting, and scheduling processes for CPU time allocation
- Memory Management: Tracking and allocating RAM memory to processes
- Input/Output (I/O) Management: Managing interaction between users and hardware devices
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4.2.1 Process Management in Detail
- Each process is allocated a limited time slice for CPU access (fraction of a second)
- After its time slice, a process becomes suspended until its next turn
- Multiple processes can run simultaneously in memory
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4.2.2 Memory Management in Detail
- OS keeps track of every memory location - either assigned or free
- Multiple processes require memory simultaneously for improved CPU efficiency
- OS decides how much memory each process receives
Key Concepts
An Operating System is a collectionA process is a programThe OS keeps track of allThe OS manages all input devicesThe OS manages secondary storage devices
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Key topics in Operating Systems include 1 What is an Operating System?, 2 Functions of Operating System, 2.1 Process Management in Detail, 2.2 Memory Management in Detail. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 12 board exam.
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