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. |
Practise OCR GCSE Computer Science Operating systems with exam-style questions for GCSE Computer Science. 3 questions, matched to the OCR GCSE Computer Science (J277) specification and written in Component 01 and Component 02 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.