2 marksOperating System Functions and Architecture

CAPE Computer Science Unit 2 · 2013 · Paper 2 · Question 6(a)(ii)

A user is running a game process on a computer.

Indicate what situation would cause the game process to move from ready to blocked.

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6(a)(i)Indicate what situation would cause the game process to move from ready to running.[2 marks]
6(b)(i)Outline the function of the process control block (PCB) in an operating system.[1 mark]
6(b)(ii)Briefly describe FOUR components of a PCB.[8 marks]
6(c)(i)Explain how device drivers function in an operating system.[3 marks]
6(c)(ii)State THREE reasons why device drivers may need to be updated.[3 marks]
6(d)Briefly describe batch systems, multi-programming systems, and multi-user systems.[6 marks]

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