File Management in Operating Systems

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What is the primary responsibility of the operating system in process management?

Creating, deleting, and managing both user and system processes (correct)

Providing mechanisms for file synchronization

Creating and deleting user processes only

Allocating and deallocating memory space

What is the main purpose of process synchronization mechanisms provided by the operating system?

To provide process communication

To schedule processes on CPUs

To allocate memory to processes

To coordinate access to shared resources (correct)

What is multitasking, in the context of operating systems?

Running multiple processes on a single CPU (correct)

Running a single process on multiple CPUs

Storing data on multiple storage devices

Executing system code only

What is the primary benefit of multiprogramming, in the context of operating systems?

Better CPU utilization and system responsiveness Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of memory management in an operating system?

To ensure efficient use of main memory Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the operating system in CPU scheduling?

Scheduling processes and threads on CPUs Signup and view all the answers

What is resource management, in the context of operating systems?

Managing and allocating system resources such as CPU, memory, and I/O devices Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using multitasking and multiprogramming in an operating system?

Improved system utilization and responsiveness Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the operating system in connection with file management?

Creating and deleting files and directories Signup and view all the answers

What type of storage media is used for backing up files?

Stable (nonvolatile) storage media Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of caching in computer systems?

To temporarily store frequently used information Signup and view all the answers

What is mass storage management responsible for?

Mounting and unmounting, free-space management, storage allocation, disk scheduling, and partitioning Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of organizing files into directories?

To make them easier to use Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between secondary storage and slower storage?

Secondary storage is faster and higher in cost Signup and view all the answers

What is the operating system responsible for in connection with storage allocation?

Disk scheduling and partitioning Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a slower storage device?

Magnetic tape drive Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of an operating system in managing computer resources?

To allocate resources to specific programs and users efficiently and fairly Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a bootstrap program in a computer system?

To initialize all aspects of the system and load the operating system kernel Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of multiprogramming in a computer system?

It increases CPU utilization and keeps users satisfied Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a process in a multiprogrammed system when it needs to wait for an I/O operation to complete?

The operating system switches to and executes another process Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a program in execution in a multiprogrammed system?

Process Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of an operating system in terms of I/O devices?

Operation and control of I/O devices Signup and view all the answers

What is the state of a system once the kernel is loaded and executing?

The system is fully booted Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the operating system in preventing errors and improper use of the computer?

It manages the execution of user programs to prevent errors and improper use Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Process Management

An operating system consists of a collection of processes, including operating-system processes and user processes.
The operating system is responsible for creating and deleting both user and system processes.
It also schedules processes and threads on CPUs, suspends and resumes processes, and provides mechanisms for process synchronization and communication.

Memory Management

Main memory is a large array of bytes that the CPU can address and access directly.
The operating system keeps track of which parts of memory are currently being used and by which process.
It allocates and deallocates memory space as needed and decides which processes and data to move into and out of memory.

File-System Management

A file is a collection of related information defined by its creator.
Files are normally organized into directories to make them easier to use.
The operating system is responsible for creating and deleting files, creating and deleting directories, supporting primitives for manipulating files and directories, and mapping files onto mass storage.

Mass-Storage Management

The operating system is responsible for mounting and unmounting, free-space management, storage allocation, disk scheduling, partitioning, and protection of secondary storage.

Cache Management

Caching is an important principle of computer systems, where information is copied into a faster storage system (the cache) on a temporary basis.
Cache management is an important design problem due to the limited size of caches.
The operating system acts as the manager of cache resources, allocating them to specific programs and users.

Operating-System Operations

A bootstrap program initializes all aspects of the system, from CPU registers to device controllers to memory contents.
The bootstrap program must know where to locate the operating-system kernel and how to load it into memory.
Once the kernel is loaded and executing, it can start providing services to the system and its users.

Multiprogramming and Multitasking

Multiprogramming increases CPU utilization and keeps users satisfied by organizing programs so that the CPU always has one to execute.
In a multiprogrammed system, a program in execution is termed a process.
The operating system keeps several processes in memory simultaneously, picks, and begins to execute one of these processes.

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This quiz covers the basics of file management, including file organization, creation, and deletion, as well as the role of the operating system in managing files and directories.