Functions of the OS

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Clues

  • functionality for storing details of errors which occurred in the operating system other software, so that developers can fix the causes of these errors ("bugs"). (5, 9)
  • part of the operating system when files are saved, deleted and accessed (4, 10)
  • the allocation of memory for use my various programs, as well as the storage and retrieval of data from memory (6, 10)
  • the management of interrupts. User interface(s) - the management of user interfaces - for example a GUI for the end user and a command line interface for a technician to diagnose faults. (9, 10)
  • the management of limited resources, including CPU time, memory, hard disk space, electrical power, external devices, and I/O operations. (8, 10)
  • used while the operating system is loading, when the computer is switched on, after POST (Power On Self Test - a form of self-diagnostics), to provide personal settings. (4, 4)

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