The primary goal of the OS Theory Concept Map is to visually outline and make connections between the concepts of operating systems theory. You will build your incrementally each week as topics are introduced and discussed. In the final week, you will submit your completed concept maps and write a summary blog post to share what you have learned about operating systems theory during this course.
Focus:
You will develop an OS Theory Concept Map to answer this focus question: What are the fundamental concepts that underlie operating systems? You will more specifically address the following topics represented in the Course Learning Outcomes (CLO):
- Features and structure of contemporary operating systems
- Threads and process synchronization
- Memory management
- File systems
- Mass storage
- I/O
- Security and protection
Assignment Prompt:
You will use your concept map to resolve this focus question: What are the fundamental concepts that underlie operating systems? Throughout the course, each week will include an assignment to build upon your existing concept map, adding nodes to represent the topics that were covered that week. You will link the related concepts to represent and explain their relationships.
To begin your concept map, you will
- Label the central node to rename it and start building your concept map from it.
- Logically arrange the essential concepts about operating systems theory into a hierarchy of nodes that branch from the main idea. Include cross-links where necessary to show relationships in different sections of the concept map.
- Use connecting nodes to accurately describe each relationship between topics that connect. Every neighboring pair of concepts should be linked by a word or phrase to form a short sentence. For example, to represent the idea that Topic A causes Topic B, Topic C, and Topic D, you will use a connecting node for the word causes in between Topic A and Topics B, C, and D, as shown in this screenshot.
Section 1:
You initially completed this section in your Week 1 interactive assignment. Review the instructions here and incorporate your peer and instructor feedback from the Week 1 interactive assignment in your final version of the concept map.
In this section, you will begin your concept map by addressing each of the following topics concerning operating system features and structures:
- Categorize, describe, and give examples of the major functions of operating systems.
- Illustrate the hierarchy of subsystems, components, or subcomponents of operating systems and explain how they interact with one another.
Section 1 about features and structures must have at least two nodes and at least seven connecting nodes.
Section 2:
You initially completed this section in your Week 2 interactive assignment. Review the instructions here and incorporate your peer and instructor feedback from the Week 2 interactive assignment in your final version of the concept map.
In this section, continue building the concept map by addressing the following topics concerning how operating systems enable processes to share and exchange information:
- Describe process, process state, and process control block.
- Compare single- and multi-threaded motivations and models.
- Describe the critical-section problem and explain a software solution that resolves this problem.
Section 2 about processes must have at least three nodes and four connecting nodes.
Section 3:
You initially completed this section in your Week 3 interactive assignment. Review the instructions here and incorporate your peer and instructor feedback from the Week 3 interactive assignment in your final version of the concept map.
In this section, continue building the concept map by addressing the following topics concerning controlling and coordinating computer memory:
- Outline the objectives and functions of memory management in operating systems. (Resource: Leverage Figures 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, and 7.4 from the textbook.)
- Compare and contrast the physical address space with the virtual address space as they relate to different memory mapping techniques in operating systems.
Section 3 about memory management must have at least two nodes and at least four connecting nodes.
Section 4:
You initially completed this section in your Week 4 interactive assignment. Review the instructions here and incorporate your peer and instructor feedback from the Week 4 interactive assignment in your final version of the concept map.
In this section, continue building the concept map by addressing the following topics concerning files, mass storage, and I/O:
- Outline the objectives and functions of file systems management and the supported operations, including their reliability and performance.
- Contrast different directory structures and create unique diagrams to illustrate an example of each directory structure (similar to Figures 10.9, 10.10, 10.11, 10.12, and 10.13 in your textbook). Insert these images as nodes of your concept map. To create your diagrams, you can choose to use a graphics editing software (PowerPoint, Paint, PhotoShop, etc.), an online mapping software tool (draw.io), or even upload a photo of a hand-drawn sketch.
- Describe different types of input/output devices, distinguishing between the hardware and software layers and summarizing the integration across I/O and memory components.
Section 4 about files, mass storage, and I/O must have at least three nodes and at least four connecting nodes.
Section 5:
You initially completed this section in your Week 5 interactive assignment. Review the instructions here and incorporate your peer and instructor feedback from the Week 5 interactive assignment in your final version of the concept map.
In this section, continue building the concept map by addressing the following topics concerning mechanisms necessary to control the access of programs, processes, or users:
- Outline the goals and principles of domain- and language-based protection in a modern computer system, and describe how an access matrix is used to protect specific resources a process can access. (Consider using a matrix representation to illustrate concepts.)
- Describe how security is used to protect programs, systems, and networks from threats.
Section 5 about protection and security must have at least two nodes and three connecting nodes.
Summary Blog Post:
This section will build on the work you completed in the Section 5 interactive assignment in Week 5. You must incorporate the peer and instructor feedback you received from your previous submission in Week 5 of your final version of the concept map.
For the final section of your project, you will provide a summary blog post to share any new insights you have gained about operating systems theory throughout the course and to resolve this focus question: What are the fundamental concepts that underlie operating systems?
- Describe features of contemporary operating systems and their structures.
- Discuss how operating systems enable processes to share and exchange information.
- Explain how main memory and virtual memory can solve memory management issues.
- Explain how files, mass storage, and I/O are handled in a modern computer system.
- Outline the mechanisms necessary to control the access of programs or users to the resources defined by a computer system.
- Recommend how you will use these concepts about operating systems theory in future courses and/or future jobs.
The Summary Blog Post
- Must be 600 to 900 words in length, (not including title and diagrams) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the .
- Must use at least five screenshot images to zoom in on sections of the concept map and illustrate your statements.
Submit both the URL of your blog post and the URL of your completed concept map.
Finally, post the URL of your blog post to your portfolio.
- Refer to the for more help.
Carefully review the grading rubric below and follow the .
Rubric
CPT304 W5A1 01.26
CPT304 W5A1 01.26
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIncludes Sections 1 through 5 of the Concept Map, and Incorporates Instructor and Peer Feedback for all Sections
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5 ptsDistinguishedIncludes Sections 1 through 5 of the concept map, and fully incorporates all applicable instructor and peer feedback for all sections.4.4 ptsProficientIncludes Sections 1 through 5 of the concept map, and mostly incorporates applicable instructor and peer feedback for all sections. Minor details are missing.
3.8 ptsBasicIncludes Sections 1 through 5 of the concept map, and somewhat incorporates applicable instructor and peer feedback for all sections. Relevant details are missing.3.2 ptsBelow ExpectationsIncludes Sections 1 through 5 of the concept map, and attempts to incorporate applicable instructor and peer feedback for all sections; however, significant details are missing.0 ptsNon-PerformanceSections 1 through 5 of the concept map with incorporated instructor and peer feedback are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions. |
5 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescribes Features of Contemporary Operating Systems and their Structures
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2 ptsDistinguishedThoroughly describes the features of contemporary operating systems and their structures.1.76 ptsProficientDescribes the features of contemporary operating systems and their structures. Minor details are missing.
1.52 ptsBasicMinimally describes the features of contemporary operating systems and their structures. Relevant details are missing.1.28 ptsBelow ExpectationsAttempts to describe the features of contemporary operating systems and their structures; however, significant details are missing.0 ptsNon-PerformanceThe description of the features of contemporary operating systems and their structures is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions. |
2 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDiscusses How Operating Systems Enable Processes to Share and Exchange Information
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2 ptsDistinguishedComprehensively discusses how operating systems enable processes to share and exchange information.1.76 ptsProficientDiscusses how operating systems enable processes to share and exchange information. The discussion is slightly underdeveloped.
1.52 ptsBasicMinimally discusses how operating systems enable processes to share and exchange information. The discussion is underdeveloped.1.28 ptsBelow ExpectationsAttempts to discuss how operating systems enable processes to share and exchange information; however, the discussion is significantly underdeveloped.0 ptsNon-PerformanceThe discussion of how operating systems enable processes to share and exchange information is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions. |
2 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExplains How Main Memory and Virtual Memory can Solve Memory Management Issues
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2 ptsDistinguishedComprehensively explains how main memory and virtual memory can solve memory management issues.1.76 ptsProficientExplains how main memory and virtual memory can solve memory management issues. The explanation is slightly underdeveloped.
1.52 ptsBasicMinimally explains how main memory and virtual memory can solve memory management issues. The explanation is underdeveloped.1.28 ptsBelow ExpectationsAttempt to explain how main memory and virtual memory can solve memory management issues; however, the explanation is significantly underdeveloped.0 ptsNon-PerformanceThe explanation of how main memory and virtual memory can solve memory management issues is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions. |
2 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExplains How Files, Mass Storage, and I/O are Handled in a Modern Computer System
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2 ptsDistinguishedComprehensively explains how files, mass storage, and I/O are handled in a modern computer system.1.76 ptsProficientExplains how files, mass storage, and I/O are handled in a modern computer system. The explanation is slightly underdeveloped.
1.52 ptsBasicMinimally explains how files, mass storage, and I/O are handled in a modern computer system. The explanation is underdeveloped.1.28 ptsBelow ExpectationsAttempt to explain how files, mass storage, and I/O are handled in a modern computer system; however, the explanation is significantly underdeveloped.0 ptsNon-PerformanceThe explanation of how files, mass storage, and I/O are handled in a modern computer system is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions. |
2 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOutlines the Mechanisms Necessary to Control the Access of Programs or Users to the Resources Defined by a Computer System
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2 ptsDistinguishedComprehensively outlines the mechanisms necessary to control the access of programs or users to the resources defined by a computer system.1.76 ptsProficientOutlines the mechanisms necessary to control the access of programs or users to the resources defined by a computer system. Minor details are missing.
1.52 ptsBasicPartially outlines the mechanisms necessary to control the access of programs or users to the resources defined by a computer system. Relevant details are missing.1.28 ptsBelow ExpectationsAttempts to outline the mechanisms necessary to control the access of programs or users to the resources defined by a computer system; however, significant details are missing.0 ptsNon-PerformanceThe outline of the mechanisms necessary to control the access of programs or users to the resources defined by a computer system is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions. |
2 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProvides Recommendations of How to Use These Concepts about Operating Systems Theory in Future Courses and/or Future Jobs
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2 ptsDistinguishedProvides comprehensive recommendations of how to use these concepts about operating systems theory in future courses and/or future jobs.1.76 ptsProficientProvides recommendations of how to use these concepts about operating systems theory in future courses and/or future jobs. Minor details are missing.
1.52 ptsBasicProvides limited recommendations of how to use these concepts about operating systems theory in future courses and/or future jobs. Relevant details are missing.1.28 ptsBelow ExpectationsAttempts to provide recommendations of how to use these concepts about operating systems theory in future courses and/or future jobs; however, significant details are missing.0 ptsNon-PerformanceThe recommendations of how to use these concepts about operating systems theory in future courses and/or future jobs are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions. |
2 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePosts the URL of the Blog Post to the Electronic Portfolio and Submits a Link to the Portfolio
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0.5 ptsDistinguishedPosts the URL of the blog post to the electronic portfolio and submits an accessible link to the portfolio.0 ptsNon-PerformanceDoes not post the URL of the blog post to the electronic portfolio and/or does not not submit an accessible link to the portfolio.
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0.5 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics
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0.75 ptsDistinguishedDisplays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.0.66 ptsProficientDisplays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand.
0.57 ptsBasicDisplays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader.0.48 ptsBelow ExpectationsFails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader.0 ptsNon-PerformanceThe assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions. |
0.75 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Communication: APA Formatting
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0.5 ptsDistinguishedAccurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.0.44 ptsProficientExhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors.
0.38 ptsBasicExhibits limited knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements.0.32 ptsBelow ExpectationsFails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent0 ptsNon-PerformanceThe assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions. |
0.5 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Communication: Page Requirement
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0.5 ptsDistinguishedThe length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages.0.44 ptsProficientThe length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages.
0.38 ptsBasicThe length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of correctly formatted pages.0.32 ptsBelow ExpectationsThe length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of correctly formatted pages.0 ptsNon-PerformanceThe assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions. |
0.5 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Communication: Resource Requirement
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0.75 ptsDistinguishedUses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.0.66 ptsProficientUses the required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.
0.57 ptsBasicUses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.0.48 ptsBelow ExpectationsUses an inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.0 ptsNon-PerformanceThe assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions. |
0.75 pts
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