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    The document is a 2012 Computer Studies syllabus that provides 11 questions about operating systems and computer systems. It asks students to define the differences between operating systems and application software, give examples of each, and explain how modern operating systems use processes to allow multiple programs to run simultaneously. It also asks about memory usage by operating systems, file systems, computer networks, basic security features, command-line vs graphical user interfaces, and the purpose of device drivers. The total marks for the questions is 24.

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    The document is a 2012 Computer Studies syllabus that provides 11 questions about operating systems and computer systems. It asks students to define the differences between operating systems and application software, give examples of each, and explain how modern operating systems use processes to allow multiple programs to run simultaneously. It also asks about memory usage by operating systems, file systems, computer networks, basic security features, command-line vs graphical user interfaces, and the purpose of device drivers. The total marks for the questions is 24.

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    H03 - The Operating System

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    The document is a 2012 Computer Studies syllabus that provides 11 questions about operating systems and computer systems. It asks students to define the differences between operating systems and application software, give examples of each, and explain how modern operating systems use processes to allow multiple programs to run simultaneously. It also asks about memory usage by operating systems, file systems, computer networks, basic security features, command-line vs graphical user interfaces, and the purpose of device drivers. The total marks for the questions is 24.

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    Computer Studies 2012 Syllabus

    Handout 03 The Operating System (2.5) 1. Distinguish between the need for an operating system software and application software in a computer system. [2] 2. Give two examples of OSs and two examples of applications which can be used on a laptop. [2] 3. Charlot is able to run two programs (Firefox and iTunes) at the same time. Explain how this can be achieved in a modern OS by using processes. [2] 4. Whilst an OS is working it requires memory. Which memory is utilised first and why? [2] 5. What happens if the OS requires more memory than offered by the computer RAM? [2] State a reason why this is undesirable. [2] 6. What is the purpose of creating a file system? [2] 7. State the OS on your computer and write down the filing system used on your main drive. [2] 8. Mention two reasons for using networks with a computer system. [2] 9. What is the most basic type of security an OS can offer? [1] 10. Explain the difference of a GUI OS and a CLI OS. Give two examples in each case. [3] 11. What is the need of device drivers? [2]

    Total Marks: 24

    Mr. A. Gatt

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