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Computer Architecture and Operating Systems

The document discusses components of computer architecture, specifically the Von Neumann architecture and the concept of bootstrap as firmware. It also addresses types of storage media, mentioning SSDs and asking for examples of software that can be stored on them. Additionally, it defines the term 'operating system' and requests identification of its basic functions.

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Computer Architecture and Operating Systems

The document discusses components of computer architecture, specifically the Von Neumann architecture and the concept of bootstrap as firmware. It also addresses types of storage media, mentioning SSDs and asking for examples of software that can be stored on them. Additionally, it defines the term 'operating system' and requests identification of its basic functions.

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1 A computer has a Von Neumann architechure.

The computer uses a bootstrap.

Tick (✓) one box to show the part of a computer of which the bootstrap is an example.

A. application software
B. firmware
C. hard disk drive
D. MAC address
(1 mark)

2 Three types of storage media are magnetic, optical and solid state.

A business is creating a new mobile device that has an SSD as secondary storage.

Identify two examples of software that can be stored on the SSD.

(2 marks)

3 (a) Define the term 'operating system'.

(2 marks)

(b) Identify two basic functions of an operating system.

(2 marks)

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