OS: Process Management (2 mark)
Describe two functions of process management in an operating system.
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OS: File Management (1 mark)
Explain what is meant by ‘file management’ within an operating system.
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Why Operating Systems and Utility Programs are Necessary. (6 marks)
Explain why operating systems and utility programs are necessary for a computer system.
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Examples of System and Application Software. (4 marks)
Give two examples each of system software and application software.
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Purpose of Application Software. (2 marks)
Describe the purpose of application software.
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What is System Software. (2 marks)
Explain what is meant by system software.
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Hardware and Software Interaction (2 marks)
Explain one way in which hardware and software interact in a computer system.
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Define the term ‘software’. (1 mark)
Define the term ‘software’.
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Specific Utility Types. (3 marks)
Describe the purpose of the following types of utility software: a) Encryption software b) Defragmentation software c) Data compression software
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Utility Software Overview. (1 mark)
Define utility software.
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