10 Questions
Which type of system does the operating system provide an environment for?
Real-time systems
What is the role of an operating system?
Acting as an intermediary between user and computer hardware
What is the main function of system programs in a computer system?
Managing computer hardware
Which of the following is considered a distributed system?
Mainframe systems
In what way does an operating system interact with I/O devices?
It acts as an interface between the user and I/O devices
What is the role of the operating system in a computer system?
To control and coordinate the use of hardware among various application programs for users
What are some examples of operating systems mentioned in the text?
UNIX and Windows
What is the primary goal of an operating system?
To provide a convenient environment for user programs
What are the components of a computer system according to the text?
Hardware, operating system, applications programs, users
What were some early input and output devices used in mainframe systems?
Card readers and tape drives
Test your knowledge about the basic concepts of operating systems including mainframe systems, desktop systems, multiprocessor systems, distributed systems, clustered systems, real-time systems, and handheld systems.
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