Operating System

The CPU passes information to and from an input/output device using the computer buses. Explain three types of such buses. (6 marks)DICT MOD 1 July 2020

Explain two advantages of memory overlay. (4 marks)DICT MOD 1 July 2020

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

A computer technician intends to manage computer files. Explain four file operations he could perform during this process. (8 marks)DICT MOD 1 July 2020

Explain two circumstances that would cause user level threading during process execution. (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

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

Internal fragmentation occurs during file storage. Explain two disadvantages of this type of fragmentation. (4 marks)DICT MOD 1 July 2020

Differentiate between automatic repeat request and forward error correction operating systems. (4 marks)DICT MOD 1 July 2020