Computer System Components Quiz

What is the primary function of the Operating System?

To manage and allocate system resources

What is the main goal of the Operating System in terms of user experience?

To make the computer system convenient to use

What is an example of an application program?

Compiler

What is the purpose of the Operating System as a 'Resource Allocator'?

To manage and allocate resources Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the Operating System as a 'View/Perspective'?

Managing and allocating resources Signup and view all the answers

What is a type of user that interacts with a Computer System?

Machines Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of systems that support symmetric multiprocessing?

Multiple processes can run at once without performance deterioration. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of distributed systems in terms of computation?

Faster computation speed through load sharing. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of system is characterized by a master processor scheduling and allocating work to slave processors?

Asymmetric multiprocessing system. Signup and view all the answers

What is required for a distributed system to function?

A local area network or wide area network infrastructure. Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of distributed systems in terms of resource utilization?

Better resource sharing through multiple processors. Signup and view all the answers

What type of system is characterized by multiple processors, each with its own local memory, communicating through high-speed buses?

Distributed system. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a command interpreter system?

To execute commands and obtain the next command Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between policies and mechanisms in software engineering?

Policies determine what needs to be done, while mechanisms determine how Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a SYSGEN program?

To create a version of the operating system for a specific hardware configuration Signup and view all the answers

What is the bootstrap program used for?

To load the kernel into memory and load the rest of the operating system Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of system design?

To establish user goals and system goals Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a high-level implementation language?

To enable faster implementation, more compact, and easier to debug coding Signup and view all the answers

What is the objective in terms of waiting time?

Minimize waiting time Signup and view all the answers

What is the CPU Scheduler responsible for?

Selecting which process in the ready queue will be executed Signup and view all the answers

What is turnaround time?

The time between submission of a job and its completion Signup and view all the answers

What is response time?

The amount of time it takes to start the response Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the CPU Scheduler and the ready queue?

The CPU Scheduler selects which process in the ready queue will be executed Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of an I/O-bound process?

It spends more time doing I/O operations. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the long-term scheduler in a computer system?

To select a good process mix of I/O bound and CPU bound processes. Signup and view all the answers

What is swapping in the context of computer engineering?

A process of removing processes from memory and reintroducing them later. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the dispatcher in a computer system?

To give control of the CPU to the process selected by the short-term scheduler. Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between the blocked/waiting state and the blocked/suspend state?

The blocked/waiting state is in main memory, while the blocked/suspend state is in secondary memory. Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between parent and child processes in process creation?

A parent process creates multiple child processes that create other processes. Signup and view all the answers