WJEC Digi Tech - 1.2 - 5: Operating Systems

What are the two parts that comprise systems software?

• User Interface and File Management

• Operating System and Application Software

• Operating System and Utility Software

• User Management and Memory Management

What is the purpose of an operating system?

• To manage user access to resources

• To control peripheral devices

• To manage data by allocating memory to applications

• To provide an interface that allows the user to interact with the computer

Match the interfaces

• WIMP (Windows, Icons, Menu, Pointer)

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• Menu Driven Interface

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• GUI (Graphical User Interface)

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• Command Line Interface

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• Natural Language Interface (Voice)

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What is the role of user management in an operating system?

• To create a logical structure for file storage

• To manage data by allocating memory to applications

• To allow the administrator to manage user access to various resources

• To provide a platform for user interaction with the computer

What does peripheral device management in an operating system involve?

• Creating a logical structure for file storage

• Managing user access to resources

• Controlling how peripheral devices function using device drivers

• Allocating memory to applications in use

What is the purpose of file management within an operating system?

• To manage user access to resources

• To control peripheral devices

• To manage data by allocating memory to applications

• To create a logical structure for file storage to make it easier for the user to locate files

Memory management manages ​ (a)   by ​ (b)   memory to ​ (c)   currently in ​ As a result, this allows ​ (d)   to take place.

• data
• allocating
• applications
• multitasking