1.5 Systems Software: revision quiz and key terms
Free practice for 1.5 Systems Software in OCR GCSE Computer Science (J277). It has 2 parts: 1.5.1 Operating Systems and 1.5.2 Utility Software. Try the questions, then check the key terms.
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Which of the following is a function of an operating system?
Data compression software reduces file size to save storage space or reduce transmission time.
Which piece of software allows the operating system to communicate with a particular printer?
Defragmentation software reduces the amount of storage space that a file takes up.
Why is a solid state drive (SSD) not normally defragmented?
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Key terms for 1.5 Systems Software
- Data compression software
- Utility software that reduces the size of files.
- Defragmentation software
- Reorganises fragmented data to improve performance.
- Device driver
- Software that allows the operating system to communicate with a specific hardware device.
- Encryption software
- Scrambles data so it cannot be understood without the correct decryption key.
- File management
- Organises, stores and retrieves files and folders.
- Memory management
- The operating system allocating and freeing memory for programs as they run.
- Operating system
- System software that manages the computer's hardware and provides a platform for applications to run.
- User management
- Controls access for different user accounts.
What 1.5 Systems Software covers
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- 1.5.1 Operating Systems
- 1.5.2 Utility Software
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