Course: Computer Application
Course Code: COMP111
Facilitator/ Lecturer: Cephas Zulu - Week 2:
TOPIC : Operating Systems and File Management
lCT Skills are vital for any company to ensure Efficiency,
Collaboration, Cost Effectiveness and profit maximization.
Most employers look for excellent ICT skills, Mobile
communication skills, computer Applications readiness and digital
literacy, teamwork, critical-thinking, research and commitment to
learning, internet skills
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Lesson Aim
• Learners will gain foundational knowledge
about operating systems and
• acquire valuable skills in file management that
will optimize their workflow and
organizational practices.
Learning Objectives
• Explain the concept of operating systems, their
purpose, and role as a software layer between
computer hardware and the user.
• Discuss the evolution of operating systems,
touching on historical context and modern
developments.
• Provide an overview of five (5) most common
operating systems, stressing on the differences
and similarities between them.
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Navigating Operating Systems
Content: "Master file navigation: folders, files &
paths.“
Graphic:
o Offer a live demonstration on navigating the
interfaces of the two main operating systems in the
lab.
o Guide learners through the location of system
settings, control panel, and system tools.
o Encourage learners to interact with the system,
opening applications, and adjusting settings to
familiarize themselves.
File Tree Diagram showing the hierarchy of folders and Files
• C:\Users\czulu\Downloads
File Tree Diagram showing the hierarchy of folders and Files
Fundamental File Management
Discuss the structure of file systems,
including files, folders, paths, and drives.
Demonstrate how to create, rename,
move, copy, and delete files and folders.
Explain the significance of file extensions
and how they relate to software
compatibility.
Advanced File Operations Class Activity
Computing
Performing Interfaces
operations: create, move,
copy, delete files
Use techniques for searching for files
and using advanced search operators.
Show how to zip (compress) and unzip
files and the usefulness particularly in
managing space and organizing files
for email or storage.
Discuss shortcuts, aliases, and symbolic
links as ways to streamline workflow.
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File Management Best Practices
Strategies
Research using Chat GPT to File Backup and Recovery
• Discuss strategies for • Discuss four(4)
keeping a tidy file system
such as folder hierarchy, various file backups
consistent naming options to prevent
conventions, and sorting. data loss
• Discuss other Strategies for
regular file maintenance • Explain how regular
including archiving old files data backup should
and deleting unnecessary be done?
data
Creating folders on Operating Systems
Operating System Simulators
Linux Operating System Apple Mac Operating System
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• https://cocalc.com/doc/ter ne/index.php
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Ubuntu Operating System
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/playonline/index.php
Videos on Basic Troubleshooting Tips
HOW OPERATING SYSTEMS WORK
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjNp0bBrjmU
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkIvmfqX-t0
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXw9ruZaxzQ
CRUSHISED COMPUTER (Corrupted System Files)
• https://www.youtube.com/shorts/gKtI0edz-to
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