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Which role of the operating system involves resource allocation, isolation of users and applications, and communication between users and applications?
Which role of the operating system involves resource allocation, isolation of users and applications, and communication between users and applications?
- Illusionist
- Control program
- Glue
- Referee (correct)
What is the primary goal of an operating system related to user programs?
What is the primary goal of an operating system related to user programs?
- To reduce the cost of developing software
- To provide illusionist capabilities
- To prevent users from accessing each other's files without permission
- To simplify the execution of user programs (correct)
In the context of operating systems, what is a virtual machine monitor (VMM) also known as?
In the context of operating systems, what is a virtual machine monitor (VMM) also known as?
- Glue
- Control program
- Hypervisor (correct)
- Referee
What kind of operating systems are used in aircraft control and multimedia services?
What kind of operating systems are used in aircraft control and multimedia services?
What is one of the reasons for the increasing need for specialized operating systems, such as embedded operating systems for cell phones and sensors?
What is one of the reasons for the increasing need for specialized operating systems, such as embedded operating systems for cell phones and sensors?
What is the main function of an operating system?
What is the main function of an operating system?
Which component of the computer system provides basic computing resources?
Which component of the computer system provides basic computing resources?
What does the operating system act as between the user of a computer and computer hardware?
What does the operating system act as between the user of a computer and computer hardware?
What is the function of the hardware component of the computer system?
What is the function of the hardware component of the computer system?
