software

Question 1

what is allocating memory

Answer 1

organisies the use of main memory between programs and data files as they are transferred to and from the hard disc

Question 2

what purpose does allocating storage

Answer 2

THE operating system manages the storage of data and files on external devices such as a hard drive

Question 3

what is processing time

Answer 3

allocates processing time between the programs that are currently in use by dividing the time into a number of time slices and depending on the priority of the tasks to be processed each task is allocated a number of these time slices

Question 4

what is real time processing

Answer 4

data that is processed immediatley after it is inputted

Question 5

what is batch processing

Answer 5

involves collecting similar data over a period of time data is not processed immediatly like in real time processing

Question 6

what is a multi user system

Answer 6

involves many users at different computers sharing the same processor

Question 7

what is a utility application

Answer 7

A utility application is a program that carries out a specific task to assist the operating system

Question 8

what is disc defragmentation

Answer 8

rearranges the data stored on a hard disc so that files are stored in adjacent blocks and speeds up the time it takes to access files because all the data is stored in the same area of the disk

Question 9

what is task scheduling

Answer 9

processor time is divided amongst a number of tasks and uses time slices

Question 10

what is a backup

Answer 10

a backup is a copy of the original file if it gets damaged or lost

Question 11

what is the main role of a anti virus software

Answer 11

its amin purpose is to detect locate and remove a virus that can infect a computer system