COMPUTER SOFTWARE
SYSTEM SOFTWARE
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The operating system controls:memory managementmultitaskingperipheral management and driversuser managementfile managementWhich best describes memory management?
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The OS allocates memory between the different programs that are open at the same time.Programmers and users do not need to know where in memory data is being held
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The OS may allocate a small “time slice” to each separate process so that it appears that many processes are taking place at the same timeBy giving the processor a small time slice for each task means that all tasks appear to be executing at the same time.In reality resources such as memory and the processor are being shared between tasks.
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Operating Systems manage the way in which hardware interacts with softwareManaging all pieces of hardware that are not directly connected to the CPU-such as a keyboard, a mouse or even a hard disk drive.Allows devices to be disabled or updated.
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A piece of software used to control a piece of hardware.Allow a peripheral device to be connected to a computer and it be used by an Operating System.You may get them for graphics cards, mouse, sound card, network interface cards.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -An Operating System (OS) is an interface between a computer user and computer hardware. An operating system is a software which performs all the basic tasks like file management, memory management, process management, handling input and output, and controlling peripheral devices such as disk drives and printers.
Detailed explanation-2: -The operating memory manages all the functions like memory, processes, disks and input/output devices. It is basic software of computer that support’s computer’s basic functions like scheduling tasks, executing applications and controlling peripherals.
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