Operating Systems
Lesson Instructions
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Consolidation - these are past exam question and are for deliberate practice to check your understanding.
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Task - Exam Questions - Deliberate Practice
Mark Scheme
Question 1
He can place files into folders and directories
He can rename files/folders
He can move files/folders
He can copy/transfer/export files/folders
He can delete files/folders
He can set permssions or access rights
He can search for files
He can view file details/extensions/file size
He can create files/folders
He can sort files/folders // he can put them in order
He can open files/folders
Question 2
(a)
E.g.
Allows more than one program to run at the same time
... by sharing processor time / resources between programs
Enables the user to be more productive
.. An example of a situation when multitasking is required
(b)
E.g.
Providing a user interface
Providing a platform for applications
Memory management
File/disk management
Peripheral management