In computing, what does an interpreter do?

Converts source code to machine code, line by line.

What is a disadvantage of open source software?

Modifying the code can introduce bugs.

What is the difference between open and closed source software?

Closed source is protected by intellectual property rights., Open source is usually free.

Which one of these is another purpose of scheduling?

To be able to prioritise tasks.

What is the function of a device driver?

Software to allow communication between the OS and device.

What is the computing definition of a translator?

Converting high level language into low level language.

Which best describes round robin scheduling?

Tasks go to the back of the queue when CPU time expires.

When is a real time OS used?

When tasks need to be completed in a set amount of time.

Which of these best describes an interrupt?

A signal sent to the processor by hardware or software., When a signal is signifying a task of higher priority.

Checks internal systems are right before booting the OS.

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Operating Systems, Memory Management, Interrupts, Scheduling, BIOS, Device Drivers, Virtual Machines, Applications and Utilities, Open and Closed Source Software and Translators.

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1
In computing, what does an interpreter do?
Converts mnemonic assembly language into machine code.
Converts source code to machine code, line by line.
Lets people of different languages understand each other.
Converts the whole source code to machine code at once.
2
Which one of these isn't an example of utility software?
Compressor
Disk Defragmenter
Graphics Application
PC Cleaner
3
Which one isn't an example of using a virtual machine?
Emulating old games.
Running a different OS.
Accessing a network remotely.
Speeding up processing.
4
Where is the BIOS stored?
ROM
RAM
5
What is a disadvantage of open source software?
You can modify the source code to suit your needs.
You cannot change or alter the software.
It is often expensive.
Modifying the code can introduce bugs.
6
What is the difference between open and closed source software?
Open source is not modifiable.
No difference.
Closed source is protected by intellectual property rights.
Open source is usually free.
7
Which one of these is another purpose of scheduling?
Allow the CPU to take a coffee break.
Boosting Rhys to top 250.
To be able to prioritise tasks.
Make minimum use of CPU time.
8
What is the function of a device driver?
To allow the OS to take a break.
Software to allow communication between the OS and device.
Hardware that ensures data is transmitted quickly enough.
To drive a device.
9
What is the computing definition of a translator?
Allowing programming languages to be interchangeable.
Converting source code line by line.
Converting low level language to high level language.
Converting high level language into low level language.
10
Which best describes round robin scheduling?
If a task isn't completed in time, it moves up in priority.
Processes are dispatched in a LIFO manner.
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Tasks go to the back of the queue when CPU time expires.
11
When is a real time OS used?
When tasks are part of real world events.
When tasks need to be completed in a set amount of time.
When tasks are politically based.
When tasks may take a long time to complete.
12
Which of these uses a driver?
Car
Keyboard
Printer
Mouse
13
Which of these is not a type of Operating System?
Bespoke OS
Real Time OS
Time Saving OS
Distributed OS
14
What does BIOS stand for?
Basic Input Output System
Basic Input Output Sequence
Begin Input Output System
Begin Input Output Sequence
15
Which one of these is a purpose of scheduling?
Make minimum use of CPU time.
Boosting Rhys to top 500.
To reduce the number of jobs the CPU has to perform.
Make maximum use of CPU time.
16
Which of these best describes an interrupt?
A signal sent to the processor by hardware or software.
When a signal is signifying a task of higher priority.
Sent from my IPad
When a signal is set at danger to allow tasks to complete.
17
Which of these is a method of interrupting?
Questioning.
Packeting.
Searching.
Polling.
18
What is BIOS?
Where all the computer calculations are carried out.
A channel that carries data between CPU and memory.
Software that communicates between peripherals and the OS.
Checks internal systems are right before booting the OS.

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