An operating system (OS) manages the hardware, software, and user interactions on a computer system.
The table below maps different functions of an operating system to the tasks they perform.
Complete the table by identifying the missing names or tasks for the four blank entries.
| Function | Task |
|---|
| | Communicates with and controls peripheral devices by using specialized software drivers. |
| User interface provision | |
| Interrupt handling | |
| | Prevents unauthorized system access, protects resources from malicious activity, and manages system logs. |
3 exam-style questions on OCR GCSE Computer Science Operating systems. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.