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Question 1

What is an OS?

Answer 1

A program that after turning on the mobile device or desktop, is in charge to administrate all the resources of the system (hardware/software), so it permits the communication between the user and the device.

Question 2

Functions of OS

Answer 2

1. Interprets and executes the instructions through the interface that provides to the user.
2. Optimizes the communication between the output and input devices.
3. Coordinates the processing of tasks.
4. Provides diagnosis services of error of the basic parts of the equipment.
5. Serves as a connection to execute the application software.

Question 3

Types and examples of OS

Answer 3

Computes (Windows, MacOS, Linux)
Mobile devices (Android, ¡OS, Windows Mobile)

Question 4

Requirements for using Windows 10

Answer 4

Processor: 1 GHz
RAM: 1GB 32bits and 2GB 64bits
Hard disk: 16GB 32bits and 20GB 64 bits
Tarjeta grafica: Direct X9 or WDDM 1.0
Pantalla: 800x600

Question 5

Start

Answer 5

Lock screen (Image/Inactive)
Login screen (Password)

Question 6

Desktop

Answer 6

Background (Image)
Icons (Programs/Folders/Files)
-Recycle bin (Electronic garbage)
-Short cuts (Direct access to apps/files Arrow)
-File (Grouping of data)
-Folder (Store files/programs/folders)
-Screen tip (Shows information of the selected file)

Question 7

Start Menu

Answer 7

Left (All programs/Recent used programs)
Right (Tiles)
Find (Simple and quick way to find a program)

Question 8

Personalize the desktop

Answer 8

Click the right button on an empty area of the desktop and select “Personalize”

Question 9

Taskbar

Answer 9

Simply viewing the applications and checking the time.
Open apps, files or windows appear temporarily
Close (X) and miniature (-)
Select taskbar settings if want to configure it

Question 10

Virtual desktops

Answer 10

Copies of the main Windows desktop. Task view - New desktop

Question 11

Start screen - Start Menu

Answer 11

Start Menu is activated when working in a desktop computer

Start Screen is the default screen of a touch equopment

Question 12

Activity Center

Answer 12

It shows notifications of Windows and quick access to essential functions.

Question 13

File Explorer

Answer 13

Manage the files of the computer (create/edit/eliminate)
Left: Folders and disks in a diagram form.
Right: Folders and files

Question 14

Control Pane

Answer 14

Permits to do settings of the system

Question 15

Android

Answer 15

Free multiplatform OS used in electronic devices. Many apps in a simple way.
Born in 2003
Bought in 2005
Mobile device companies in 2007 and 2008

Question 16

Configuration

Answer 16

Icon showing a list with the sections. Information related to them and configure the equipment

Question 17

¡OS

Answer 17

OS created by Apple used for their products. The graphical interface is elegant and easy to use. Allows privacy and security.

Question 18

Storage tools

Answer 18

Programs that allows to save the info in the cloud to have it available in any placr and time.
OneDrive, DropBox, GoogleDrive

Question 19

Prezi

Answer 19

Available app in the network to create interactive presentations online, so the information can be shared. Distinguised by its graphical interface and zoom.

Question 20

CmapTools

Answer 20

An easy and accesible program that permits the user to generate, build, navigate and share concept maps which you can combine text with images and arrows to organize the concepts and ideas in a simple way.

Question 21

Educative Platforma / LMS

Answer 21

Teaching virtual environment that permits to interact with one or two users through different tools with pedagogical purposes.
Spaces in the Network where educative materials, tests, communication between students and teachers are administered.

Question 22

Characteristics of LMS

Answer 22

Communication tools (Students and teachers communicate)
Administration tools (Access to the courses, establish permissions, assign passwords)
Grade tools (Reviewing academic situation)
LCMS (Work aspects related to the content)

Question 23

Dock

Answer 23

Fixed in all the iOS screens and allows to include the most used applications.

Question 24

Activities (12)

Answer 24

Work with educative materials
Present exams
Send tasks
Review grades
Participate in forums
Upload HW
Be in communication
Elaborate works in teams
Review your academic situation
Advance in the development of competences
Assessments through rubrics
Self-assessments