Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation

Operating Systems - Research Project

PLO7 – Information Management and Lifelong Learning Skills

PLO5 – Social Skills, Teamwork and Responsibility

Discuss the systematic workflow and the strategies employed by the

CLO Individual
various types of Advanced Operating Systems.(C3, PLO7)
2 Assignment
Work as a team on the memory management and components of
CLO Group
Operating System.(A3, PLO5)
3 Assignment
Statement

In a group of 4-5 members, you are required to investigate, install, analyse and document
features of a various Operating System. Each group should select three or four of the following
operating systems (Mobile or Desktop):

1. LINUX/ UNIX
2. Windows (acceptable versions Vista, Windows 7 or latest)
3. Mac/IOS
4. Android Mobile Operating System
5. Any other operating system (subject to approval from your lecturer)

You need to discuss the selection, identify the version and get the approval from your module
lecturer before starting your research work
15-20 references

Stage 1: Research and Investigation (1000approx)

*Your report should include the following:

 Introduction to all the OS and the respective company.(150-200 words pp)

 Compare the System hardware requirements (Minimum and recommended both) for all
the three chosen operating system. E.g. CPU, memory and hard disk space. (Table form)
 Conclusion of Hardware Comparison (200 words)

Stage 2: Installation

For all the chosen Operating system, please compare the installation process/ Update Process.
(800-1000 words whole group)

 Choose any one way of installation (CD, image, or anything)

 Discuss the steps involved and compare them
 Provide screenshot wherever needed.

Stage 3: Analysis (4000 words for group of 4)

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Select a specific topic from the Operating System analysis. Describe how this topic is handled in
all three operating systems (all of which address it to some extent) Compare and evaluate the
three OSs selected with respect to the chosen topic. Critically discuss the mechanisms and
philosophies used by each OS to implement the concept of your topic. (800-1000 words pp)

1. User Interface
2. Process Control Management
3. Deadlock Management
4. Memory Management
5. Secondary Disk Scheduling Management
6. Standard Support (Offline and online help)

Conclusion in the form of table.

Guidelines for the Report

Your completed document should meet the following requirements:

1) Table of Contents for every detailed chapter/section.

2) Gantt chart

3) Workload Matrix (breakdown of tasks among the members as per the topic)

4) Main Document (structured into chapters/sections with an introduction, chapter-1, …. ,

and conclusion)

5) Limitations/Extensions to the OS.

6) Appendices (Data Charts, Screen Captures)

7) Bibliography or References – minimum 20

8) Word Limit - Around 5000-6000 words for group of 4

Students are required to print the table below on the cover sheet of the documentation

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 Documentation (10)

Group Marks (45)

Case Analysis (15)

Investigation (20)

Ind. Marks (55)

Engagement(15)
comparison (20)
Referencing (5)

Referencing (5)
Information and
Installation(10)
Group Number #

Research and

Total (100)
No

Team Member Names

Assessment Criteria:

Research and Investigation (Group) 20%

Installation (Group) 10%
Documentation (Group) 10%
 Gantt chart
 Workload matrix
Referencing (Group) 5%
Information and comparison (Individual) 20%
Case Analysis (Individual) 15%
Engagement (Individual) 15%
Referencing 5%

Marking Criteria:

Distinction
Demonstrated comprehensive research with detailed evidence. No errors were encountered with
regards to the installation of the operating system on the computer. High level of analysis
performed, exceptional and thorough knowledge and understanding displayed with regard to
facilities and services of the operating system. Documentation presented in a professional
manner, without any spelling or grammar mistakes. Excellent communication and presentation
skills displayed along with good language proficiency. Questions posed during the presentation
were answered well with the ability to relate the answers to analysis and research performed.

Credit
Adequate research conducted with fair detail of evidence presented. Minor errors were
encountered with regards to the installation of the operating system on the computer. Moderate
level of understanding and knowledge displayed with regard to facilities and services of the
operating system. Good level of documentation presented. Language proficiency, presentation
skills and communication skills were good. Questions posed were answered fairly well.
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 Pass
Low level research conducted. Some evidence of research displayed. Errors were encountered
with regard to the installation of the operating system on the computer. Basic level of
understanding and analysis displayed with regards to the operating systems facilities and
services. Satisfactory level of documentation. Satisfactory level of presentation and
communication skills. Questions posed were answered with minor errors.

Marking Rubrics

GROUP COMPONENTS (45%)

1.0-2.0 3.0-4.0 5.0-6.0 7.0-8.0 9.0-10

Criteria Weight Score
(Fail) (Marginal Fail) (Pass) (Credit) (Distinction)

No table of Table of content Table of content Good structure and Very good structure
content and page exist but without included with flow of and flow of
numbering, font page numbers, proper page documentation with documentation,
size and type are report structure numbering, appropriate header appropriate header
Documentation not standardized not standardized standardized report & footer & footer with very
(including structure & good appearance
alignment and headings. Good conclusion of 1 10
spacing) the report Very conclusion of
Conclusion has the report
summary of the highlighting on the
report. project strength

Incomplete Assignment All assignment Relevant Up to date

assignment requirements are requirements are information information
requirements partially completed. provided provided.
completed.
Objectives and Objectives and Good explanation Very good
scope are not Objectives and scope of the on the objectives, explanation on the
clear. No scope of the research are clearly scope and limitation objectives, scope
additional research are defined. Provides of the research. and limitation of the
information for defined. Very sufficient Provides detailed research. Provides
the Operating limited information for the information for the detailed and
System. information for Operating System. Operating System. challenging
Research and
the Operating information for the
Investigation
Incomplete System. Good investigation Good investigation Operating System. 2 20
investigation and technique technique
findings of the Appropriate demonstrated, with demonstrated, with Very good
Operating choice of relevant findings good discussion on investigation
System. investigation the findings. technique
technique, but demonstrated, with
findings are detailed discussion
rather weak or on the findings.
irrelevant.

Installation Installation is not Minor issues in Proper Installation, Good Installation, Good quality of 1 10
clear. No Installation (not but with some with minimal Installation, with
screenshot for feasible). steps limitation in the screenshots. No sufficient
explanation. not proper. steps. error in steps. screenshots. No
error in steps.

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 No in-text Minimal in-text Sufficient number Recent source of Very good quality
citation and very citation and of references and references used, of references used,
minimal references used. citation in the with proper with proper citation
references. Major Minor issues in report. No issue in reference list. and reference list for
Referencing 0.5 5
issues in the the referencing the referencing Limited in-text all facts and
referencing format. format citation in the report diagrams used
format.

INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS (55%)

1.0-2.0 3.0-4.0 5.0-6.0 7.0-8.0 9.0-10

Criteria Weight Score
(Fail) (Marginal Fail) (Pass) (Credit) (Distinction)

Almost no Limited analysis Sufficient analysis, Good analysis, Very good analysis,
analysis for the and evaluation comparison and comparison and comparison and
Operating on Operating evaluation of facts evaluation of facts evaluation of facts
System, and no System. Details related to the related to the related to the
Information and details of proposed are Operating System. Operating System. Operating System.
comparison information minimal and has Has minimal Sufficient critical Good critical 2 20
presented. very less critical critical discussion. discussion but lack discussion with
discussion. of details supporting
examples.

Incomplete Assignment All assignment Relevant Up to date

assignment requirements are requirements are information information
requirements partially completed. provided provided.
completed.
Objectives and Objectives and Good explanation Very good
scope are not Objectives and scope of the on the objectives, explanation on the
clear. No scope of the research are clearly scope and limitation objectives, scope
additional research are defined. Provides of the research. and limitation of the
information for defined. Very sufficient Provides detailed research. Provides
the Operating limited information for the information for the detailed and
System. information for Operating System. Operating System. challenging
Case Analysis the Operating information for the
Incomplete System. Good investigation Good investigation Operating System. 1.5 15
investigation and technique technique
findings of the Appropriate demonstrated, with demonstrated, with Very good
Operating choice of relevant findings good discussion on investigation
System. investigation the findings. technique
technique, but demonstrated, with
findings are detailed discussion
rather weak or on the findings.
irrelevant.

Incomplete Assignment All assignment Relevant Up to date 1.5 15

assignment requirements are requirements are information information
requirements partially completed. provided provided.
Engagement completed.
Objectives and Objectives and Good explanation Very good
scope are not Objectives and scope of the on the objectives, explanation on the
clear. No scope of the research are clearly scope and limitation objectives, scope
additional research are defined. Provides of the research. and limitation of the
information for defined. Very sufficient Provides detailed research. Provides
the Operating limited information for the information for the detailed and
System. information for Operating System. Operating System. challenging
the Operating information for the
Incomplete System. Good investigation Good investigation Operating System.
investigation and technique technique
findings of the Appropriate demonstrated, with demonstrated, with Very good
Operating choice of relevant findings good discussion on investigation

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 System. investigation the findings. technique
technique, but demonstrated, with
findings are detailed discussion
rather weak or on the findings.
irrelevant.

No in-text Minimal in-text Sufficient number Recent source of Very good quality
citation and very citation and of references and references used, of references used,
minimal references used. citation in the with proper with proper citation
references. Major Minor issues in report. No issue in reference list. and reference list for
Referencing 0.5 5
issues in the the referencing the referencing Limited in-text all facts and
referencing format. format citation in the report diagrams used
format.

100
Total Marks

Please Note

1) All submissions are online as a softcopy on moodle.

2) Any late submissions after the deadline will not be entertained. A zero (0) mark will be
awarded for late submission, unless extenuating circumstances are upheld.
3) Plagiarism is a serious offence and will automatically be awarded zero (0) mark.

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