Operation Systems

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 corectly from any disk drive

Creates and maintains filing system such asfile 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 processes

Answer 5

Ensures that different processes can utilise the CPU and do not interfere with each other
or crash

On a multi-tasking O/S, ensures that all tasks appear to run simultaneously

Question 6

Managing security

Answer 6

Allows creation and deletion of user accounts

Allows users to logon and change passwords