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Computer Science · Oct / Nov 2016 · Paper 12 · Question 2

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State four functions of an operating system. 1 2 3 4 [4]

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– Provides a user interface – Handles interrupts / errors – Memory management – File management – Manages peripherals (inputs/outputs) – Provides security methods – Allows multitasking – Manages multiprogramming – Enables batch processing – Manages software installation / removal – Allows creation of multiple accounts – Levels of access [4]

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