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What is the purpose of an operating system?
What is the purpose of an operating system?
Which component of the computer stores frequently accessed data to improve performance?
Which component of the computer stores frequently accessed data to improve performance?
What is the main function of interrupts in computer systems?
What is the main function of interrupts in computer systems?
What is the purpose of a Process Control Block (PCB) in an operating system?
What is the purpose of a Process Control Block (PCB) in an operating system?
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Which term refers to the proportion of time the CPU is busy executing a process?
Which term refers to the proportion of time the CPU is busy executing a process?
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What is the primary reason for using threads in concurrent programming?
What is the primary reason for using threads in concurrent programming?
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What term is used to describe a section of code that must not be executed by more than one thread at a time?
What term is used to describe a section of code that must not be executed by more than one thread at a time?
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What term describes a situation where multiple threads try to access shared resources and the outcome depends on the timing of their execution?
What term describes a situation where multiple threads try to access shared resources and the outcome depends on the timing of their execution?
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