Outline one disadvantage of using virtual memory.

Contrast the memory requirements of a laptop computer and a file server.

Identify one advantage of using a dedicated operating system on a mobile phone.

Outline one way the operating system hides the complexity of the hardware from the computer user.

Polling and interrupt are two operating system management techniques.

Suggest with reasons which of these two techniques is the most appropriate for this centrally controlled system.

Describe two issues resulting from the website being viewed on various devices, such as desktops and smartphones.

Contrast the processor speed requirements of a laptop computer and a file server.

Explain one benefit of using a dedicated operating system on the mobile phone instead of a generic operating system.

Compare polling and interrupts as mechanisms for the swipe-card readers to interact with the central computer.

Outline what is meant by virtual memory. 

Define the term screen resolution.

Identify two functions of an operating system.

Distinguish between the use of time slicing and priorities in the scheduling of processes by an operating system.

Identify two functions of the operating system.

Outline one advantage of using virtual memory.

Outline two resource management techniques that are likely to be carried out by the operating system of a desktop computer.

Describe how an operating system uses paging when running a program.

Explain the role of the operating system (OS) in terms of managing the hardware resources.

Outline why single processor computers may not be able to render 3D graphics effectively.

Outline the function of an interrupt.

Explain how an operating system manages peripherals.