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What is the main function of an operating system?
Which component is responsible for moving data directly between memory and an I/O device?
What does the storage hierarchy refer to in a computer system?
In which mode does the operating system execute most of the code?
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What is the purpose of process management in an operating system?
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Which aspect of the operating system focuses on ensuring data security and access control?
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Study Notes
Computer System
- A computer system consists of hardware and software components
Von Neumann Architecture
- It is a design model for computer architecture
- It consists of a central processing unit (CPU), memory, and input/output (I/O) devices
Operating System Definition
- An operating system (OS) is a set of software that manages computer hardware resources and provides common services to computer programs
- It acts as an intermediary between computer hardware and user-level applications
Computer System Operation
- The operating system manages the allocation and deallocation of system resources such as memory, CPU time, and storage
- It provides common services such as process scheduling, memory management, and I/O management
Components of a Modern OS
- Process management: creating and managing processes
- Memory management: allocating and deallocating memory
- File systems: managing files and directories
- I/O management: managing input/output operations
- Security: controlling access to system resources
Interrupt Handling
- Interrupts are events that occur outside of regular program execution
- Interrupt handling involves saving the current state of the program, determining the cause of the interrupt, and taking appropriate action
I/O Structure
- I/O devices can be categorized into block devices (e.g., disks) and character devices (e.g., keyboards)
- I/O operations can be performed using programmed I/O, interrupt-driven I/O, or direct memory access (DMA)
Storage Structure
- The storage hierarchy consists of primary storage (main memory), secondary storage (disks), and tertiary storage (tapes)
- Caching is a technique used to improve performance by storing frequently accessed data in faster, more expensive memory
Computer-System Architecture
- Computer systems can be categorized into single-processor systems, multiprocessor systems, and clustered systems
- Clustered systems consist of multiple computers connected together to achieve a common goal
Operating System Structure
- The operating system can be structured into a monolithic system, microkernel, or hybrid
- The operating system provides a set of system calls that can be used by applications to interact with the operating system
Operating System Operation
- The operating system operates in two modes: user mode and kernel mode
- Transition from user mode to kernel mode occurs when a system call is made or an interrupt occurs
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Test your knowledge on operating system topics such as Von Neumann architecture, components of a modern OS, interrupt handling, and I/O structure. This quiz covers basic concepts and functions of operating systems.
