SC.912.CO.3.3

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Examine the difference between operating system (OS) software and application software.

Clarification 1: Instruction includes the role that operating systems play in relation to application programs.

General Information

Subject Area: Computer Science (Starting 2025-2026)

Grade: 912

Strand: Computing Components

Standard: Utilize various software components to create computational artifacts.

Date Adopted or Revised: 07/24

Status: State Board Approved

Related Courses

This benchmark is part of these courses.

0200381: Conceptual Cybersecurity (Specifically in versions: 2025 and beyond (current))

0200382: Computer Programming Fundamentals Honors (Specifically in versions: 2025 and beyond (current))

0200383: Principles of Computer Science (Specifically in versions: 2025 and beyond (current))

0200384: Discovering Computer Science (Specifically in versions: 2025 and beyond (current))

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