COEN 3374 Module 1: Introduction to Operating Systems
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Which type of system does the operating system provide an environment for?

  • Enterprise resource planning systems
  • Social media platforms
  • E-commerce systems
  • Real-time systems (correct)

What is the role of an operating system?

  • Acting as an intermediary between user and computer hardware (correct)
  • Providing basic computing resources like CPU and memory
  • Managing computer engineering department operations
  • Developing application programs

What is the main function of system programs in a computer system?

  • Acting as an intermediary between user and hardware
  • Providing an environment for executing programs
  • Managing computer hardware (correct)
  • Developing compilers and editors

Which of the following is considered a distributed system?

<p>Mainframe systems (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way does an operating system interact with I/O devices?

<p>It acts as an interface between the user and I/O devices (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the operating system in a computer system?

<p>To control and coordinate the use of hardware among various application programs for users (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of operating systems mentioned in the text?

<p>UNIX and Windows (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of an operating system?

<p>To provide a convenient environment for user programs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the components of a computer system according to the text?

<p>Hardware, operating system, applications programs, users (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were some early input and output devices used in mainframe systems?

<p>Card readers and tape drives (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers
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