(a) Define the term operating system. (b) State two functions of an operating system. (c) List two types of: (i) application software (ii) translators
(d) You were asked as a school prefect to compile the personal data of final year students in your school. State two software that could be used to perform the task.
Explanation
(a) An operating system is a software program that manages the hardware and software resources of a computer.
(b) Controlling input and output controlling program execution.
(C) (i) Standard application software e.g Word processing, Spreadsheet, Customized application software e g payroll system, billing system. (ii) Compilers and Interpreters (d (1) Microsoft word (2) Microsoft Access