Operating System

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

Explain two advantages of Network Operating Systems. (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

Explain two functions of computer directories in a computer system. (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

Distinguish between logical file system and basic file system in file systems structure. (4 marks)DICT MOD 1 July 2020

A group of students were discussing the following terms during an operating system lesson. Provide the possible explanation they would have provided for each of the following terms: (i) job; (2 marks) (ii) shell. (2 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

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

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