18 Questions
What is the main purpose of time-sharing technique in operating systems?
To improve CPU utilization by allowing multiple users to share the system resources
Which of the following operating systems was dominant on personal computers using the Motorola 68000 CPU family?
Unix
What is the primary advantage of using a multiprocessing operating system?
Increased CPU utilization and throughput
Which technique is used by operating systems to allow multiple users to interact with the computer simultaneously?
Time-sharing
What is the primary function of a network operating system?
To manage and coordinate network resources and services
Which of the following techniques is commonly used by operating systems for efficient memory management?
Paging
Which of the following is NOT a role of an operating system?
Managing network routing protocols
Which of the following best describes the function of an operating system in creating an extended machine?
It creates a high-level abstraction of the hardware for programmers.
Which of the following is an example of an operating system creating an extended machine abstraction?
Presenting a simplified view of named files that can be read and written.
Which of the following is a key function of a multitasking operating system?
All of the above
What is the primary role of a network operating system?
Handling network communications
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of an operating system in managing memory?
Performing arithmetic operations on memory addresses
What is the primary purpose of a Batch OS according to the provided text?
To transfer control from one job to another as soon as a job completes
Why does Batch Processing suffer from starvation?
Due to the possibility of high execution time for certain jobs leading to other jobs being starved
Which of the following is an advantage of a resident monitor in a Batch OS?
It increases CPU efficiency by eliminating idle time between jobs
Why is Batch Processing not suitable for jobs requiring user input?
Because the user is not present at the time of execution, leading to input dependencies
In a Batch OS, what happens if a job with very high execution time is present in the batch?
It causes the other jobs to wait for an extended period or potentially be starved
What role does the resident monitor play in a Batch OS's memory management?
Improving efficiency by residing in one part of the main memory
Learn about how batch operating systems work, including the concept of queuing jobs based on 'first come first serve'. Understand the role of resident monitors and how control is transferred between jobs.
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