Role of O/S in managing resources
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- Created on: 13-05-15 11:50
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Describe in detail the role of the operating system in managing computer resources. [6]
Manages peripherals such as input and output devices
- Communicates with and sends data output to a printer / monitor / other
- valid output device
- Communicates with and receives data input to a keyboard / mouse / other valid input device
Spooling
- Data is stored on hard disc/in memory / stored in a queue
- Document is printed when printer is free / in correct order
- Benefit of spooling - User can carry on working / log off when waiting for job to print
Manages backing store
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