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Systems software Worksheets
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Planning a whole course or unit? Our mapped pages put the teaching sequence in order with the Worksheets that cover it: OCR GCSE Computer Science (J277), Pearson Edexcel GCSE Computer Science (1CP2), OCR A Level Computer Science (H446), Python Turtle for Key Stage 3.
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Systems software Worksheets
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H446 1.2.1 · Systems software
Includes OCR H446 1.2.1 Operating system purpose and functions
The opening worksheet for H446 1.2.1 sets out what an operating system is for: hardware with very different jobs, many programs wanting it at once, and one managed layer coordinating the requests. It moves students from naming a function to explaining the mechanism behind it and the consequence for the user. Students will: - explain why a general-purpose computer needs an operating system at all - identify which operating-system function a described user action engages - describe memory, file, process, user and peripheral management with the purpose of each - explain how resource management keeps several open applications responsive - give two reasons applications reach hardware through the operating system rather than directly Inside: 5 explanation cells, 5 multiple-choice questions, 2 fill-in-the-blanks cells and 3 written answers. 30 marks, about 35 to 45 minutes. Series: H446 1.2.1 · Systems software, part 1 of 12.
WorksheetSeries · 7 parts1CP2-P-4 · Operating systems and utilities
Includes 1CP2-P-4.1 Operating systems and file management
The opening systems software worksheet, naming the operating system's responsibilities and then working through file management in detail. Students will: - describe the purpose of an operating system accurately - explain how files are organised, stored and retrieved - calculate blocks and allocated space for a given file size - tell file management apart from process management - correct the claim that an application decides where a file is stored Inside: 5 explanation cells, 3 multiple-choice questions, 2 fill-in-the-blanks cells and 3 written answers. 15 marks, about 45 minutes. Series: 1CP2-P-4 · Operating systems and utilities, part 1 of 7.
WorksheetSeries · 3 partsJ277 1.5 · Systems software
Includes J277 1.5.1 Operating systems
The purpose of an operating system and its five specified functions, linked to concrete tasks. Students will: - explain the overall purpose of an operating system - identify user-interface, memory, peripheral, user and file tasks - explain memory allocation and multitasking - describe how drivers support peripheral communication - apply the most relevant OS function to a situation Inside: 6 text sections, 2 multiple-choice activities, 2 completion activities, 6 written answers. 20 marks. Suggested teaching time: 45–60 minutes. 2 diagrams. Includes a teacher guide with suggested sections, timings and common misconceptions. Series: J277 1.5 · Systems software, part 1 of 3.