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Which of the following is NOT considered a resource in a computer system?
Which of the following is NOT considered a resource in a computer system?
- CPU time
- Memory space
- Operating system (correct)
- I/O devices
What is an instance of a resource type?
What is an instance of a resource type?
- A process that requires a resource
- A physical device
- A request for a resource
- A specific occurrence of a resource (correct)
Which of the following is an example of a logical resource?
Which of the following is an example of a logical resource?
- Memory space
- CPU time
- I/O devices
- Files (correct)
What is the purpose of an operating system in handling processes and resources?
What is the purpose of an operating system in handling processes and resources?
Which of the following is NOT a type of physical resource in a computer system?
Which of the following is NOT a type of physical resource in a computer system?
In a deadlock situation, processes are unable to proceed because they are waiting for?
In a deadlock situation, processes are unable to proceed because they are waiting for?
What is an example of a logical resource?
What is an example of a logical resource?
What is an instance of a resource type?
What is an instance of a resource type?
What is a deadlock situation?
What is a deadlock situation?
In a multiprogramming system, multiple processes are executed ___________.
In a multiprogramming system, multiple processes are executed ___________.
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What is NOT a resource in a computer system?
What is NOT a resource in a computer system?
An operating system is responsible for managing resources and processes, not considered a resource itself. It's the software that orchestrates everything else.
What is an instance of a resource type?
What is an instance of a resource type?
An instance is a specific occurrence of a resource type. It can represent an individual file, a specific printer, or a particular memory address.
What are logical resources? Give an example.
What are logical resources? Give an example.
Logical resources are conceptual entities that represent data and information. They exist as abstract concepts within the computer system. Examples include files, folders, and data structures.
Why is the operating system important for processes?
Why is the operating system important for processes?
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What are physical resources? Give an example.
What are physical resources? Give an example.
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What is a deadlock situation?
What is a deadlock situation?
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What is an example of a logical resource?
What is an example of a logical resource?
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What is an instance of a resource type?
What is an instance of a resource type?
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Why do processes stop in a deadlock situation?
Why do processes stop in a deadlock situation?
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How are processes executed in a multiprogramming system?
How are processes executed in a multiprogramming system?
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