Class X - Chapter 3 - Information & Communication Technology-II (ICT-II)
Information & Communication Technology-II Information & Communication Technology-II This chapter covers the fundamental concepts of computer operation, focusing on the role of the operating system, file management, and essential maintenance practices. Understanding these topics is crucial for every computer user to work efficiently and keep their system healthy. Operating System (OS) An Operating System (OS) is system software that manages all the hardware and software resources of a computer. It acts as an interface between the user and the computer's hardware. Without an OS, a computer would just be a collection of electronic parts. **Analogy:** Think of an operating system as the principal of a school. It manages the teachers (applications), the classrooms (memory), and all the resources (hardware devices) so that the s...