OCR J277/01 – 1.5 – Systems software

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1.5 – Systems software - Overview / Checklist
1.5.1 Operating systems
The purpose and functionality of operating systems:

    User interface
    Memory management and multitasking
    Peripheral management and drivers
    User management
    File management
1.5.2 Utility software
The purpose and functionality of utility software
Utility system software

    Encryption software
    Defragmentation
    Data compression

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