Assignment

(c) Why do you need an Operating system for a Computer System?

Compare and contrast the following Operating systems: 5

(i) Batch Operating System versus Multi-programming Operating system

(ii) Network Operating System versus Distributed Operating System



(d) Make a list of three operating systems (please include only one

operating system for one Software Company). List the important features

of these operating systems. 3



(e) Explain the following in the context of Programming Languages with the

help of an example: 4

(i) Statements

(ii) Assignment Operation

(iii) Hierarchy of Operators

(iv) Arrays

(v) Functions

(vi) Subroutines



(f) Compare and contrast the functions of a Compiler and Interpreter. 2



(g) List at least five features of the following application software. Also give

names of at least 2-3 popular software that are used for that application. 3

(i) Project Management Software

(ii) Spreadsheet