Systems Software (OCR A-Level Computer Science): Quizzes
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What role does an operating system play in a computer system?
What role does an operating system play in a computer system?
Bridge between hardware and user
Which feature allows modern computers to run multiple applications simultaneously?
Which feature allows modern computers to run multiple applications simultaneously?
Multi-tasking managed by the OS
Which scheduling algorithms are used by the OS to allocate CPU time?
Which scheduling algorithms are used by the OS to allocate CPU time?
Round-robin and priority-based
What types of memory does the OS manage?
What types of memory does the OS manage?
RAM and virtual memory
How does the OS manage hardware devices like printers and keyboards?
How does the OS manage hardware devices like printers and keyboards?
Through device drivers
What file permission types does the OS manage when saving documents?
What file permission types does the OS manage when saving documents?
Read-only or editable
What are interrupts in an operating system?
What are interrupts in an operating system?
Signals needing immediate attention
Which authentication methods does the OS use for security?
Which authentication methods does the OS use for security?
Passwords and biometrics
What does the OS provide for developers to interact with system resources?
What does the OS provide for developers to interact with system resources?
APIs
Which UI type uses windows, icons, and menus for visual interaction?
Which UI type uses windows, icons, and menus for visual interaction?
GUI
Which built-in tools help maintain and optimise the system?
Which built-in tools help maintain and optimise the system?
Utility programs
Is the operating system hardware or software?
Is the operating system hardware or software?
Software that interacts with hardware