Chapter 2: Operating System Functions
Exam Objectives
Identifying the primary operating system components
Describing operating system interface features
Using Remote Desktop Connection and Remote Assistance
Just as the engine is the driving force behind an automobile, the operating system (OS) is the driving force behind your computer. Your choice of engine in your automobile affects the performance of its system, and also affects what you can do with your vehicle. In a similar way, you will find that the performance and functionality of your computer are different if you use MS-DOS, Windows XP, Windows 7, or some other OS.
The OS is responsible for several major functions on your computer. To manage your computer, the OS relies on its major components. This chapter examines these components and how they interrelate to effectively manage the computer. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to effectively choose from Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 for your system. And because the A+ exam focuses on Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7, this chapter focuses on these three OSes.
Identifying Major Operating System Functions
As you can read in the preceding chapter, ...
