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WorksheetsWJEC Computer Science KO - System Software 1
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
What is one of the primary functions of an operating system?
To manage network connections exclusively
To manage computer resources
To provide entertainment to users
To create new software programs
Which of the following is a benefit of using spooling for printing?
Increases the speed of the printer
Reduces the quality of the printed document
Allows the user to carry on working or log off while waiting for the job to print
Requires the user to wait beside the printer
According to the learning material, what does managing backing storage involve?
Ensuring data is stored in a temporary memory only
Deleting old files to create space for new files
Organising files in a random order
Creating and maintaining a filing system such as file allocation table (FAT) or new technology file systems (NTFS)
What does the operating system do to manage RAM effectively?
Ensures that all programs and data, including itself, are stored in correct memory locations
Deletes unnecessary programs from RAM
Compresses data to fit more into RAM
Installs additional RAM remotely
What feature of the user interface allows users to have more than one window open at the same time?
Command line interface
Error/help messages
Customisation of interface
Graphical user interface (Windows, Icons, Menus, Pointers)
Windows, Icons, menus and Pointers are all part of this?
Utility programs are usually…..?
A fragmented hard drive is one in which…..?
Instructions and data are spread across sectors on the HDD
Programs and instructions grouped next to each other on HDD
HDD split, representing different logical drives
This method of backup takes longer to perform
