The table shows four functions of an operating... | Information and Communication Technology (9-1) 0983 | Paper 1 Mock 21 | Theory

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The table shows four functions of an operating system.

(a) Complete the table by describing each function of the operating system. [4]

(b) Give two examples of operating systems. [2]

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(a) The completed table describing operating system functions:

Function	Description
Memory management	Allocates RAM to running programs and manages the transfer of data between RAM and secondary storage to ensure efficient use of available memory. [1]
File management	Organises files into a directory structure (folders), handles saving, deleting, copying and moving files, and manages file access permissions. [1]
Peripheral management	Controls communication between the computer and peripheral devices such as printers, keyboards and mice by loading and managing device drivers. [1]
User interface	Provides the means by which the user interacts with the computer, such as a graphical user interface (GUI) with windows, icons, menus and pointers. [1]

(b) Two examples of operating systems:

The table shows four functions of an operating system. Function Description Memory management File management Peripheral management User interface (a) Compl...