A student is writing a computer program for a school project. The student uses a computer that comes with an Operating System (OS) and utility software. Identify two tasks the OS performs as part of process management.

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7(a)(ii)Operating Systems System SoftwareEasy2 marks

Identify two tasks the OS performs as part of memory management.

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7(a)(iii)Operating Systems System SoftwareMedium3 marks

Explain the reasons why defragmentation software improves the performance of a computer.

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7(b)(i)Testing DebuggingHard4 marks

The student is using an Integrated Development Environment (IDE). Explain how the student can use debugging tools in the IDE.

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7(b)(ii)Programming Languages Translators IdesMedium2 marks

The high-level language the student is using can be partially compiled and partially interpreted. Explain the reasons why some high-level languages are partially compiled and partially interpreted.

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