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Computer Systems General Homework Set 4
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1
What is your teacher's name?
Mr Munro
Mr Carey
Mrs Smith
Mr McGivern
2
OS/2, UNIX, Windows and Mac OS are all examples of operating system programs. State
two
tasks an operating system would carry out.
KU
(2 points)
3
A program is entered into a computer using a keyboard. Is the program stored in RAM or ROM?
KU
(1 point)
4
The program uses a data file. Explain the difference between a program and a data file.
PS
(2 points)
5
An old computer has a main memory size of 8 megabytes. It has an operating system which occupies 2 megabytes. Will a program which requires 7 megabytes of main memory run on this computer? Give a reason for your answer.
PS
(2 points)
6
The owner adds more memory to the computer. Give
two
reasons why she might have done this.
PS
(2 points)
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Walsh J: Computing Studies
. - Chapter 15 - 18
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