Edexcel Computer Science 3.2 Software
A-level Exam With 100% Correct
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Programs needed to enable the computer to run, like the OS -
Answer>>System software
OS schedules processes. CPU allocates a certain time slice to
execute - Answer>>Process management
Two programs apparently running at the same time -
Answer>>Multi-tasking
Users must communicate with devices via the OS -
Answer>>Peripheral management
OS allows users to create, delete, move, save and copy files, or
allocate them to folders - Answer>>File management
Ability to have different accounts on the same device, each with
different permissions - Answer>>User management
Manages extra features or functions. Not essential but makes
tasks easier - Answer>>Utility software
Puts fragmented files back together so they are faster to read on
a HDD - Answer>>Defragmentation software
Resaves data in an existing file using less space than the original
- Answer>>Data compression software
Corrupted data can be recovered by file repair software -
Answer>>File repair software
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