AQA A Level Computer Science - 4.6
Fundamentals of Computer Systems
Exam Study Guide
Interpreter - Answer>>A program for translating a high
level language by reading each statement in the source
code and immediately performing this action
Operating system role - Answer>>To manage the
hardware resources in order to provide for an orderly and
controlled allocation of the processors, memories and I/O
devices among the various programs competing for them
and manage the storage of data. It hides the complexities
of the hardware from the user.
Stand-alone computer - Answer>>A computer not
networked, requiring its own printer and other peripherals
plus its own installation of application software.
System software - Answer>>A program that manages
the operation of a computer.
Virtual machine - Answer>>The apparent machine that
the operating system presents to the user, achieved by
hiding the complexities of the hardware behind layers of
operating system software.
Fundamentals of Computer Systems
Exam Study Guide
Interpreter - Answer>>A program for translating a high
level language by reading each statement in the source
code and immediately performing this action
Operating system role - Answer>>To manage the
hardware resources in order to provide for an orderly and
controlled allocation of the processors, memories and I/O
devices among the various programs competing for them
and manage the storage of data. It hides the complexities
of the hardware from the user.
Stand-alone computer - Answer>>A computer not
networked, requiring its own printer and other peripherals
plus its own installation of application software.
System software - Answer>>A program that manages
the operation of a computer.
Virtual machine - Answer>>The apparent machine that
the operating system presents to the user, achieved by
hiding the complexities of the hardware behind layers of
operating system software.
