A1 Computer fundamentals
A1.1 Computer hardware and operation
A1.2 Data representation and computer logic
A1.3 Operating systems and control systems
A1.4 Translation (HL only)
A2 Networks
A3 Databases
A4 Machine learning
B1 Computational thinking
B2 Programming
B3 Object-oriented programming
B4 Abstract data types (HL only)
Browse syllabus-aligned notes for A1.3 Operating Systems and Control Systems. Open each subtopic for focused explanations, examples, and summaries.
A1.3.1 Role of Operating Systems
11 minute read
A1.3.2 Functions of an Operating System
18 minute read
A1.3.3 Comparison of Different Approaches to Scheduling
6 minute read
A1.3.4 Evaluation of Polling and Interrupt Handling
A1.3.5 Role of the Operating System in Managing Multitasking and Resource Allocation (HL only)
13 minute read
A1.3.6 Use of Control System Components (HL only)
A1.3.7 Control Systems in Real-World Applications (HL only)
14 minute read