1.5 Operating Systems 2

Question 1

What is file management?

Answer 1

• Data is stored in files
• An extension to the filename tells the operating system which application to load the file into

Question 2

What will the operating system do with files?

Answer 2

• Present a logical structure of files into folders, and allow the user to rename, delete, copy and move files
• For the user’s benefit

Question 3

What is user management?

Answer 3

Providing for different users to log into a computer

Question 4

What settings does an operating system retain for each user?

Answer 4

• Icons
• Desktop backgrounds etc.

Question 5

What may each user have to files and programs?

Answer 5

Different access rights

Question 6

What may a client-server network do in user management?

Answer 6

• May impose a fixed or roaming profile for a user
• Manages login requests to the network