Operating systems play a vital role in coordinating hardware resources and facilitating user interaction.
The table below describes different essential functions of an operating system.
Complete the table by writing the clear names or tasks for the four blank entries.
| Function | Task |
|---|
| | Provides a method of interaction (such as visual icons or text commands) for the user to communicate with the system hardware. |
| Device management | |
| Interrupt handling | |
| | Protects the computer system against unauthorized access and security threats using access controls and encryption. |
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.