AQA AS ICT Unit 1 Section 4 Software

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  • Created on: 09-01-17 10:34
Managing memory
Allocating what gets done and in what order.
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Allocating processor time
Deciding how much processor time each process gets
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Controlling where Data is stored
Allocating space on the storage device (e.g. Hard Drive)
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Communicating with input and output devices
Acts as a ‘middle man’ ordering devices what to do
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Handling errors and displaying error messages
Informs the user of errors and prevents system stalls
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Informs the user of errors and prevents system stalls
Controls who gets in and what they can access
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Application Software
An app is a type of software that allows you to perform specific tasks
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Multimedia Software
Software that allows you to using a mixture of sound, pictures, film, and writing
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(Bitmap Software) Low Quality
Large Pixels, Low Pixel count
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(Bitmap Software) High Quality
Small Pixels, High Pixel Count
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Card 2

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Deciding how much processor time each process gets

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Allocating processor time

Card 3

Front

Allocating space on the storage device (e.g. Hard Drive)

Back

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Card 4

Front

Acts as a ‘middle man’ ordering devices what to do

Back

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Card 5

Front

Informs the user of errors and prevents system stalls

Back

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