Operating System

Files are allocated disk space by the operating system using linked allocation method, Explain four characteristics of this method. (8 marks)DICT MOD 1 July 2020

Explain two circumstances under which biometric security system could be used for the purpose of file security. (4 marks)DICT MOD 1 July 2020

Explain two advantages of Network Operating Systems. (4 marks)DICT MOD 1 July 2020

Outline four computer disk head scheduling algorithms. (4 marks)DICT MOD 1 July 2020

James intends to change attributes of computer files in a network so as to control their access. Explain two file access modes he would consider t apply. (4 marks)DICT MOD 1 July 2020

Outline three components of the process scheduler. (3 marks)DICT MOD 1 July 2020

Outline four disk operating system commands that could be used to manage files in a computer. (4 marks)DICT MOD 1 July 2020

Outline four objectives of computer memory management in regards to relocation. (4 marks)DICT MOD 1 July 2020

The administrator of a computer intends to identify the properties of files in a directory. State eight file properties that he may identify. (4 marks)DICT MOD 1 July 2020

Explain two categories of computer input/output devices in respect to data transfer.(4 marks)DICT MOD 1 July 2020