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xiiiChapter 5 Fundamental Operating Systems 113Objectives 113Key Terms 113Explain the Purpose of an Operating System 115Describe Characteristics of Modern Operating Systems 115Control Hardware Access 115File and Folder Management 116User Interface 116Application Management 117Explain Operating System Concepts 118Modes of Operation 118Real Mode 119Protected Mode 120Virtual Real Mode 120Compatibility Mode 120Describe and Compare Operating Systems to Include Purpose,Limitations, and Compatibilities 120Describe Desktop Operating Systems 121Describe Network Operating Systems 122Determine Operating System Based on Customer Needs 122Identify Applications and Environments That Are Compatible with anOperating System 123Determine Minimum Hardware Requirements and Compatibility withthe OS Platform 123Hardware Compatibility List 125Install an Operating System 126Identify Hard Drive Setup Procedures 127Partitioning and Formatting 127Prepare Hard Drive 128Install the Operating System Using Default Settings 131Create Accounts 132Complete the Installation 133Describe Custom Installation Options 135Identify the Boot Sequence Files and Registry Files 136Windows XP Boot Process 137NTLDR and the Windows Boot Menu 137Windows Registry 137NT Kernel 138

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