Cambridge OCR GCSE (9-1) · Computer Science - J277

Operating systems: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on Operating systems.

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Question 1

1 mark

Which feature of User Management allows an administrator to control which files a specific user can open, edit, or delete?

Question 2

1 mark

Which of the following best describes the Operating System's role in Peripheral Management?

Question 3

1 mark

Which statement accurately describes how the Operating System facilitates Multitasking in a single-core processor?

Question 4

1 mark

Which of the following is a function of user management in an operating system?

Question 5

1 mark

Which of the following best describes the role of the operating system in Peripheral management?

Question 6

2 marks

State one common feature of a Graphical User Interface (GUI).

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Question 7

3 marks

Explain how the operating system uses memory management to allow a user to run three different programs simultaneously.

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Question 8

5 marks

A computer has very little RAM but needs to run a complex video editing suite. Explain how the operating system manages the memory to prevent the application from crashing.

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Question 9

3 marks

A computer user is often multitasking by having a web browser, a word processor, and a music player open at the same time. The Operating System (OS) is responsible for managing these tasks.

(a) State the name of the OS function that allows multiple applications to be open at once.
(b) Explain how the Operating System uses memory management to enable multitasking to occur effectively.

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Question 10

4 marks

File management is a core function of any Operating System. A student is organizing their school work on a laptop.

(a) Describe three features of file management provided by an Operating System that help the student organize their work.
(b) When the student saves a file, the OS handles the physical storage. Explain the role of the Operating System in managing the storage space on a hard drive.

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