Operating systems and control systems

A1.3

What the syllabus asks of you

A1.3.1 Describe the role of operating systems.
A1.3.2 Describe the functions of an operating system.
A1.3.3 Compare different approaches to scheduling.
A1.3.4 Evaluate the use of polling and interrupt handling.
A1.3.5 Explain the role of the operating system in managing multitasking and resource allocation. (HL only)
A1.3.6 Describe the use of the control system components. (HL only)
A1.3.7 Explain the use of control systems in a range of real-world applications. (HL only)

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