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Operating systems answer explanations

Review worked answers and explanations for Operating systems. Aligned to Cambridge IGCSE Information and Communication Technology.

Answer explanations

Question 1 of 2

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Paper 1 structured question: Operating systems

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Operating System Interfaces

An operating system can provide several types of user interfaces: Command Line Interface (CLI), Graphical User Interface (GUI), dialogue-based interface, and gesture-based interface. Each interface has its own advantages and disadvantages depending on the user's needs and the device used.

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    Define Define what is meant by a Command Line Interface (CLI).

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