Exam code: 4IT1
Gail uses digital devices for work.
Gail’s laptop uses memory management.
Which one of these has the role of managing memory?
Applications
Control software
Operating system
Utilities
Explain the purpose of memory management.
There is often no fee required to use open source software.
Give two other characteristics of open source software
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Which one of these is the purpose of application software?
To carry out tasks for the user
To protect against malware
To secure the operating system
To spool print jobs
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Camille uses digital devices for work.
Camille’s laptop uses secondary storage.
Here is a diagram that shows secondary storage.
Four files (A, B, C and D) are stored on it. Each file is made up of several blocks (1, 2, 3, etc.)
Complete the diagram to show the state of the storage after running a defragmentation utility.
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Which one of these is a function of an operating system?
Convergence
Media access control
Memory management
Office productivity
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Camille shares family photographs online with friends.
Camille connects to a wireless access point to upload her photographs.
Explain one effect that compressing the data would have on data transfer.
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Camille designs controllers for a games console.
Defragmentation is a type of utility software.
State two other types of utility software.
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Joe uses a laptop to record audio.
State one operating system function used during audio recording.
Explain one benefit to Joe of using open‑source audio recording software
Explain two reasons why Joe updates software.
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