3. Operating System

Label	KSAC Description		Bloom's Taxonomy Level	Cross-Cutting
a	Ability to install and configure software.	ability	3	Cybersecurity 1d, Data Management 1s, Software Development 1h
b	Explain the boot process (Boot loader, Kernel).	knowledge	2
c	Perform software patching (update drivers, security, software).	skill	1
d	Understand difference between a server vs. client machine.	knowledge	2
e	Compare operating system characteristics (Windows and Linux).	knowledge	3
f	Identify and describe basic file types and demonstrate fundamental file management.	skill	2	Data Management 1r, Cybersecurity 1g, Software Development 1k
g	Apply file management skills in Linux and Microsoft environments (CLI and GUI) (create files, delete files, make directories, remove directories, search text).	ability	3
h	Explain and compare an absolute path with a relative path (file hierarchy) .	knowledge	3
i	Navigate a directory structure.	ability	3
j	Create, modify, organize files in CLI.	skill	3
k	Utilize system monitoring tools (e.g. task manager, top command).	skill	2
l	System Administration (Microsoft and Linux) (add users, add groups, configure password policies, modify user environments).	ability	3
m	Compare authorization vs authentication.	knowledge	3
n	Explain and compare Cloud Services (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS, XaaS).	knowledge	2