This week’s topics
Computer Software Components
- System software versus application software
- Operating system roles
- Utility programs and maintenance tools
- Device drivers and firmware
- 13. OCR A Level (H046-H446) SLR4 - 1.2 Need for operating systems
- 22. OCR A Level (H046-H446) SLR5 - 1.2 Utilities
- 18. OCR A Level (H046-H446) SLR4 - 1.2 BIOS
- Operating system
What you will be able to do
- 2.2 Discuss the common Software components of a computer system
Activity
Start with this week’s 4 videos, then: Seminar, guided reading and a short written task: discuss the common Software components of a computer system
Study materials
Videos
- 13. OCR A Level (H046-H446) SLR4 - 1.2 Need for operating systems · YouTube · Craig'n'Dave · 8 min · for registered students
- 22. OCR A Level (H046-H446) SLR5 - 1.2 Utilities · YouTube · Craig'n'Dave · 8 min · for registered students
- 18. OCR A Level (H046-H446) SLR4 - 1.2 BIOS · YouTube · Craig'n'Dave · 6 min · for registered students
- Operating system · Oak National Academy, Key Stage 4 (GCSE level) · for registered students
Further resources
- Workplace Software and Skills, 2.1: Software Basics · PDF · OpenStax, textbook chapter; pp. 60–63 · for registered students
- Introduction to Computer Science, 6.1: What Is an Operating System? · PDF · OpenStax, textbook chapter; pp. 240–245 · for registered students
Materials marked “for registered students” open in the student portal, which is set up as soon as you receive final acceptance.
