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What is a process in a modern time-sharing system?
What is a process in a modern time-sharing system?
- A collection of user programs
- A program in execution (correct)
- A kernel code
- A system task
Why did the evolution of computer systems require firmer control and more compartmentalization of programs?
Why did the evolution of computer systems require firmer control and more compartmentalization of programs?
- To reduce the number of processes in the system
- To make the computer less productive
- To give complete control of the system to one program
- To allow multiple programs to be executed concurrently (correct)
What is the main concern of an operating system?
What is the main concern of an operating system?
- Multiplexing CPU between processes
- Execution of user programs (correct)
- Collection of processes
- Execution of system tasks
