10 Questions
What is the primary function of the operating system (OS)?
Masking the details of the hardware from the programmer
Which part of the system does the OS provide controlled access to?
Files
What area of services does the OS NOT typically provide?
Instruction Set Architecture
Which aspect of the system does the OS mask from the programmer?
Execution hardware
In which area does the OS NOT typically provide services?
Hardware
What does the Application binary interface (ABI) define in a typical computer system?
Standard for binary portability across programs
Which type of operating system allows the user to interact directly with the computer to request the execution of a job or perform a transaction?
Interactive system
What was a common problem in early computer systems from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s?
Scheduling and setup time issues
What makes the Operating System as a control mechanism unusual?
It is executed by the processor
What is the key function of an Application programming interface (API) in a typical computer system?
Enables application software portability across systems
Test your knowledge of Chapter 8 on Operating System Support from William Stallings' 'Computer Organization and Architecture' 10th Edition. Questions cover topics such as application programming interface, software, hardware components, and system interconnect.
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