Operating Systems

Question 1

Define an Operating Systems.

Answer 1

A type of system software which allows the hardware to communicate and operate with computer systems.

Question 2

What are the main functions of an Operating Systems?

Answer 2

• Allocates memory and processor time
• Provides a user interface
• Controls communication with input and output devices
• Manages security measures, such as user access

Question 3

Define Library Programs.

Answer 3

Library Programs are precompiled pieces of code which can be included by a user when creating their own programs.

Question 4

What is a Compiler?

Answer 4

A compiler is a program which will translate a program from high level language into machine code for the computer to execute.

Question 5

What language does a computer understand/operate?

Programming languages were designed to be understood bye?

Program must be converted to … for execution.

Answer 5

• Binary
• Humans
• Binary