Class: ITC 1301, Computer Essentials
Instructor: Ming Luong
School name: Columbia Southern University
My name: Erin Harbour
*It does require a souce/citation from CSU library which I can possibly add later, myself*
My assignment is to complete the following five activities. My completed scholarly activity should be at least two pages in length.
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Conduct a search on the internet and/or CSU Online Library, and identify the functions and purpose of the following operating systems (OS): Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, iOS, Blackberry OS, and Android. Identify the advantages and disadvantages of each.
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Describe the file management system on your desktop or laptop computer. In addition, either provide a screenshot or create a table of your file structure to include files, folders, and subfolders.
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Explain the process and programs used to backup both Windows and the Mac OS.
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Explain the function and importance of each of the following system utilities: disk cleanup utility, disk checking utility,
and disk defragmenter utility.
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Discuss three common computer problems and the actions you would take to troubleshoot the problems.
Your scholarly activity must be at least two pages in length, double-spaced. You are required to use at least two outside sources, one of which must come from the CSU Online Library. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying APA citations.
My paper needs to have three sections: 1) Introduction, 2) Discussion, and, 3) Conclusion.
I do have an outline:
I. Introduction
Provide a brief overview of the assignment and a summary of the topics to be discussed.
II. Body
Operating Systems: Functions, Purposes, Advantages, and Disadvantages
For each type of the OSs, discuss the following:
- Functions
- Purposes
- Advantages
- Disadvantages
File Management System and File Structure
- Description of the file management system on a desktop or laptop (I have a Macbook and have provided screenshots of my file structure. I just have folders & files, no sub-folders)
- Screenshot or table of file structure
- Files
- Folders
- Subfolders
Backup Processes and Programs for Windows and Mac OS
- Windows backup process and programs
- Mac OS backup process and programs
System Utilities: Functions and Importance
- Disk cleanup utility
- Disk checking utility
- Disk defragmenter utility
Troubleshooting Common Computer Problems
- Problem 1: Description and troubleshooting steps
- Problem 2: Description and troubleshooting steps
- Problem 3: Description and troubleshooting steps
III. Conclusion
Summarize the main points discussed and your closure statement.
My scholarly activity must be at least two pages in length, double-spaced. You are required to use at least two outside sources, one of which must come from the CSU Online Library. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying APA citations.