11 mark
A computer has a Von Neumann architechure.
The computer uses a bootstrap.
Tick (✓) one box to show the part of a computer of which the bootstrap is an example.
application software
firmware
hard disk drive
MAC address
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Types of Software & Interrupts (Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE Computer Science)
Exam Questions
28 mins9 questions22 marks
Three types of storage media are magnetic, optical and solid state.
A business is creating a new mobile device that has an SSD as secondary storage.
Identify two examples of software that can be stored on the SSD.
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3a2 marks
Define the term 'operating system'.
3b2 marks
Identify two basic functions of an operating system.
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11 mark
In a computer system the operating system is run directly on the firmware.
Identify which type of software runs directly on the operating system.
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24 marks
Complete the statements about different types of software.
Use the terms from the list.
Some of the terms in the list will not be used. You should only use a term once.
application
assembly language
bootloader
central processing unit (CPU)
firmware
hardware
operating
output
system
user
........................................................................ software provides the services that the computer requires; an example is utility software.
........................................................................ software is run on the operating system.
The ........................................................................ system is run on the firmware, which is run on the.....................................................
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34 marks
Operating systems often provide user interfaces.
Describe the difference between a graphical user interface (GUI) and a command line interface (CLI) and give an example of where each might be used.
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12 marks
One function of an operating system is to manage interrupts.
Give two examples of when an interrupt would be generated.
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26 marks
Layla uses her computer to create educational games
Layla makes use of system software.
One type of system software is the operating system.
Identify and describe two functions of an operating system.
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34 marks
Explain the role of peripheral management in the operating system.
Include how it facilitates plug-and-play (PnP) functionality
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