Overview of operating systems

April 2023

5 Questions

Question 1c

Highlight activities that the operating system executes in relation to process management.

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Question 4a

Give reasons why an operating system must evolve over time

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Question 5c

Enumerate reasons why memory management is required in a computer system.

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Question 6b

Outline benefits associated with the use of pivot tables.

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Question 6d

Describe features of time-sharing operating system

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December 2022

4 Questions

Question 1c

Using an example, explain how one would use “Goal seek” function in a business.

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Question 1d

Explain problems that could be encountered when using a computerised accounting software.

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Question 3c

Veronica stored word processing files in a flash disk when working from a home desktop computer. She has realised that the files could no longer open at her place of work.

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Suggest reasons why some files may not open despite being visible on the flash disk.

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Question 6d

Explain factors to consider when choosing an operating system for a computer.

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