5.1 Operating Systems Cambridge iAS 9618

Why does a computer system require an Operating System (OS)?

• It manages hardware and software resources

• It only provides a graphical user interface

• It is only needed for gaming

• It replaces the CPU in processing tasks

What is the role of memory management in an OS?

• It allocates and deallocates memory to processes

• It manages user passwords

• It controls network access

• It checks for disk errors

What is the function of file management in an OS?

• It organizes, stores, and retrieves files

• It scans for viruses

• It controls peripheral devices

• It compresses files automatically

How does the OS handle security management?

• It enforces access control and user authentication

• It increases internet speed

• It only manages external storage devices

• It creates backup copies of files

What is process management in an OS?

• It schedules and manages running applications

• It installs software updates

• It scans for malware

• It formats the hard drive

What does hardware management involve?

• Controlling input/output devices and peripherals

• Managing user permissions

• Organizing system files

• Encrypting sensitive data

Why is a disk formatter needed in an OS?

• It prepares a storage device for data storage

• It detects and removes viruses

• It speeds up internet browsing

• It compresses large files

What is the purpose of a virus checker?

• It scans and removes malicious software

• It repairs corrupted hardware

• It speeds up RAM performance

• It formats the hard drive

What does defragmentation software do?

• It rearranges fragmented files to improve performance

• It deletes duplicate files

• It compresses folders into ZIP files

• It removes old system updates

What is the role of disk contents analysis software?

• It checks the health and structure of the storage drive

• It encrypts system files

• It speeds up CPU processing

• It converts file formats