Operating System

Explain two types of inter-process communication in operating systems. (4 marks)DICT MOD 1 July 2020

Explain two emerging trends in respect to computer hard disks. (4 marks)DICT MOD 1 July 2020

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

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

Outline four essential approaches used when implementing mutual exclusion to manage shared resources. (4 marks)DICT MOD 1 July 2020

Input/output device controllers are associated with computer peripheral devices.Explain three functions of these controllers. (6 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

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