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Which of the following is NOT an example of a system program or utility?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a system program or utility?
- Application program (correct)
- Compiler
- Text editor
- Program loader
What is the purpose of dual-mode operation in an operating system?
What is the purpose of dual-mode operation in an operating system?
- To allow the operating system to run in a separate, privileged mode from user programs (correct)
- To enable multitasking by switching between different user programs
- To improve system performance by running critical operations in a separate mode
- To provide increased security by isolating system resources from user programs
Which of the following system calls is NOT related to communications?
Which of the following system calls is NOT related to communications?
- pipe()
- getpid() (correct)
- mmap()
- shmget()
What is the primary purpose of system programs or utilities?
What is the primary purpose of system programs or utilities?
Which of the following system calls is related to resource access control?
Which of the following system calls is related to resource access control?
Which of the following is NOT a typical function of system programs or utilities?
Which of the following is NOT a typical function of system programs or utilities?
What percentage of the final grade does the mid-term test account for in the IT2060 course?
What percentage of the final grade does the mid-term test account for in the IT2060 course?
Which of the following is NOT a reference mentioned for the IT2060 course?
Which of the following is NOT a reference mentioned for the IT2060 course?
In the IT2060 course, how many hours are dedicated to practical sessions in C Language?
In the IT2060 course, how many hours are dedicated to practical sessions in C Language?
Which component of the course focuses on application programs in the IT2060 syllabus?
Which component of the course focuses on application programs in the IT2060 syllabus?
According to the IT2060 syllabus, which book is recommended for Linux programming?
According to the IT2060 syllabus, which book is recommended for Linux programming?
Why are load instructions for base and limit registers privileged?
Why are load instructions for base and limit registers privileged?
What is the purpose of using timer interrupts in an operating system?
What is the purpose of using timer interrupts in an operating system?
Why is it important to separate policy and mechanism in operating system design?
Why is it important to separate policy and mechanism in operating system design?
What is the main difference between mechanisms and policies in operating systems?
What is the main difference between mechanisms and policies in operating systems?
In the context of operating system design goals, what is a key system goal for an OS?
In the context of operating system design goals, what is a key system goal for an OS?
How does a timer help in implementing time-sharing in operating systems?
How does a timer help in implementing time-sharing in operating systems?
