Computer resources

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Resource Management[1]

A system resource is any usable part of a computer that can be controlled and assigned by the operating system so all of the hardware and software on the computer can work together as designed. System resources can be used by users, like you, when you open programs and apps, as well as by services which are usually started automatically your operating system. Note: A system resource is sometimes called hardware resource, computer resource, or just resource.[2]

Resources which needs to be managed[edit]

Resource Description
Primary memory foo
Secondary storage foo
processor speed foo
bandwidth foo
screen resolution foo
disk storage foo
sound processor foo
graphics processor foo
cache foo
Network connectivity foo


an excellent video to get you started[edit]

an image to help you see this in context[edit]

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Standards[edit]

  • Identify the resources that need to be managed within a computer system.
  • Evaluate the resources available in a variety of computer systems.


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