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Operating System- MUMPS
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- 1What are the functions of an operating System?Memory Management
User Interface
Peripheral Management
Multi-Tasking
Security - 2What is meant by Memory Management?The OS manages the transfer of data between the CPU, RAM and main storage (e.g. hard drive)
- 3What is meant by User Interface?The OS provides the user with a way of controlling the functions of the computer without resorting to machine code. It can be graphical (GUI), e.g. Windows or text-based [no mouse] (CLI – Command Line Interface), e.g. MSDOS
- 4What is meant by Peripheral Management?The OS manages the input and output devices connected to the computer, including things like keyboard, mice and printer.
- 5What is meant by Multi-Tasking?The OS allows more than one program to be run at once so users can switch back and forth between applications easily.
- 6What is meant by Security?The OS provides security features to restrict access to the system or particular files.
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- GCSE Computer Science (Software) Flashcards on Operating System- MUMPS, created by Lyssa Badger on 21/05/2015.
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