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Question 1Describe four tasks that are carried out by an operating system.
Question 2(a) The operating system of modern computers has progressed from a command-driven system to a graphical user interface (GUI). Describe...
Question 3An operating system is a type of computer software.(a) Give four tasks that are carried out by all operating systems.(b) Describe one...
Question 4Graphical user interfaces (GUIs) are found on many computers' operating systems.(a) Why do computers need a user interface ?(b) Give one...
Question 5Explain what is meant by the term operating system.
Question 6Give five functions of an operating system.
Question 7Explain the following terms :(i) GUI(ii) WIMP
Question 8Explain the difference between 'multi-programming' and 'multi-tasking'.
Question 9Explain briefly what a multi-user system is and how it works.
Question 10Explain briefly what a multi-tasking system is and how it works.
Question 11How are Multiprogramming OSs different from Multiprocessing OSs?
Question 12What is a Real Time Operating System? How is it different from other OSs in terms of processing ?
Question 13What does the term WIMP interface mean ?
Question 14What is a mobile application ?
Question 15What is a file system ? How is it useful ?
Question 16Why do you need to install device driver every time you attach a new hardware device with your computer ?