Operating Systems

Question 1

List a couple of Operating Systems

Answer 1

Mac
Windows
Linux
IOS
Andriod

Question 2

List 4 main function of the Operating System

Answer 2

Interface - Provides an interface so it is easy to interact with the computer

Multi-tasks - Allows multiple applications to run at the same time

Manages the CPU - Runs Applications and executes and cancels processes

Manages Memory - Transfers programs into and out of memory, allocates free space between programs, and keeps track of memory usage

Question 3

Advantages of using Command-line interface

Answer 3

A faster way to get tasks done
It is more flexible than a GUI
it uses less memory

Question 4

When you open a program what are the 4 steps a CPU does

Answer 4

1. Program is selected from the Hard Drive
2. Space in Ram is Reserved
3. Program is copied to RAM
4. CPU starts program