Operating System

Question 1

Managing peripherals such as input and output devices

Answer 1

• Communicates with and sends data output to a printer/monitor/other valid output device.
• Communicates with and receives data input to a keyboard/mouse/other valid input device.

Question 2

Managing printing using spooling

Answer 2

• Data is stored on a hard disk/in memory/stored in a queue.
• Document is printed when printer is free/in correct order.
• Benefit of spooling – user can carry on working/log off when waiting for job to print.

Question 3

Managing backing store

Answer 3

• Ensures data is stored and can be retrieved correctly from any disk drive.
• Creates and maintains filing system such as file allocation table (FAT) or new technology file systems (NTFS).
• Organises files in a hierarchical directory structure.

Question 4

Managing RAM

Answer 4

• Ensures that programs/data do not corrupt each other.

* Ensures that all programs and data, including itself, are stored in correct memory locations.

Question 5

Managing security

Answer 5

• Allows creation and deletion of user accounts.

* Allows users to logon and change passwords.