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
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Explain two emerging trends in respect to computer hard disks. (4 marks)DICT MOD 1 July 2020
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Outline three components of the process scheduler. (3 marks)DICT MOD 1 July 2020
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Distinguish between virtual memory and primary memory of the computer system. (4 marks)DICT MOD 1 July 2020
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Computer systems use different disk file systems to control data storage and retrieval.Describe three examples of such file systems. (6 marks)DICT MOD 1 July 2020
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Differentiate between stacks and heaps in respect to memory management by operating system. (4 marks)DICT MOD 1 July 2020
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An operating system is required to choose the process that should be executed in order to avoid deadlocks. Outline four criteria used to choose the best scheduling policy. (4 marks)DICT MOD 1 July 2020
