SYSTEM SOFTWARE ASSIGNMENT

SYSTEM SOFTWARE ASSIGNMENT

Answer All Questions

  1. What is an operating system?
    • Write down eight functions of an operating system.
  2. What does IRQ stand for? What does IRQ mean?
  3. List down seven examples of operating systems
  4. Explain any four factors to consider when choosing an operating system to run on your computer
  5. Differentiate between scheduling and sequencing of tasks by the operating system
  6. Identify the various resources that are under the operating system control
  7. Why must an operating system be installed in the computer before installing any other software?
  8. Mention two advantages of using a print spooler.
  9. Differentiate between multitasking operating system and multiprocessing operating system
  10. What is a kernel?
  11. What is FAT in full and what does it mean?
  12. Define the term system utilities
  13. Outline 15 utilities that you know and explain what each utility does.
  14. What is a programming language?
  15. Explain clearly four classifications of programming languages
  16. List down six examples of programming languages
  17. What makes a programming language good?
  18. Mention two characteristics of a programming language
  19. Suggest one advantage and three disadvantages of machine language
  20. Suggest one advantage and one disadvantage of assembly language
KAKURU BENARD

Kakuru Benard is a distinguished specialist in Digital Learning and teaching. A consultant trainer and researcher in ICTs, computer science and geography, Kakuru has also published books with the Uganda National Curriculum Development Centre, undertaken Interactive and Adaptive Digital Content Creation with Yaaka Digital Network (www.yaaka.cc), digital content creation and optimization for online learning, and digital classrooms in order to help learners and teachers improve at all levels. Since 2015 Kakuru Benard has taught ICT, trained teachers, tutors and lecturers in ICT Integration, multimedia and digital communications and digital pedagogy, helping them to learn and teach better in organizations and schools including Equatorial College School, St Joseph of Nazareth High School, Yaaka Digital Network, as well as Multimedia and 21st Century Skills trainings with Makerere University Department of Journalism and Communication, Brac Uganda, Uganda Christian University, Ultimate Multimedia Consult, Uganda Martyrs University, UNICEF, US Mission and FAWE Uganda. Kakuru Benard is a graduate from Uganda Martyrs University.

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