TMA 7

Q1. Describe the purpose of file management.

Q2. Describe the purpose of memory management.

Q3. Describe the purpose of a command language interpreter.

Q4. Describe the purpose of process management.

Q5. What is fragmentation and how does it affect system performance. What utility program can you use it rectify this problem?

Q6. What is meant by the term “defragger”?

Q7. What is meant by the term kernel?

Q8. Describe the term operating system. In your answer, offer two examples of operating systems (i.e. names of two operating systems).

Q9. Describe the term single-user operating system?

Q10. If a file held on disk is to be deleted, state how the operating system uses each of the following:

· the command language interpreter

· the file management system

· the input output system.

Extension Question.

The chess club has decided to purchase a software package, which includes a scripting language.

a) What is meant by the term “scripting language”?

b) Describe a situation where the use of a scripting language would be helpful to the chess club.