Introduction to Operating System Quiz
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What is the main function of an operating system?

  • Process management (correct)
  • Direct memory access structure
  • Managing computer system architecture
  • Handling interrupt requests
  • Which component is responsible for moving data directly between memory and an I/O device?

  • Direct memory access structure (correct)
  • Caching
  • Storage hierarchy
  • Interrupt handling
  • What does the storage hierarchy refer to in a computer system?

  • Arrangement of storage devices based on speed and size (correct)
  • Migrating data between disk and registers
  • Storage management within the OS
  • Managing interruptions from external devices
  • In which mode does the operating system execute most of the code?

    <p>Kernel mode</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of process management in an operating system?

    <p>Managing execution of programs and tasks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of the operating system focuses on ensuring data security and access control?

    <p>Protection and security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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