Cambridge AS & A Level Computer Science
5.1Operating systems
Operating systems in Cambridge AS & A Level Computer Science: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives
What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.
- 5.1.1Explain why a computer needs an operating system and the key management tasks it carries out.
- 5.1.2Describe utility software and program libraries, including DLL files.
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Operating system functions, utility software and libraries
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