An operating system manages the files stored on a computer.
Identify the operating system function that keeps track of where files are stored on a disk.
Mark scheme
- A File management (1)
- The only correct answer is A. The correct answer is file management.
- B is not correct because peripheral management controls input and output devices such as printers and mice
- C is not correct because process management decides which program will next run on the CPU
- D is not correct because user management handles logins, passwords and access rights
Example answers and how they were marked
Full marks1/1
A File management
Why: Correct option: file management keeps a record of where each file is stored so it can be found again (1).
No marks0/1
C Process management
Why: Near miss: process management deals with programs running on the CPU, not with the location of files on a disk (0).
No marks0/1
B Peripheral management
Why: Misconception: peripheral management is about input and output devices such as printers, not about stored files (0).