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What are the four components into which a computer system can be divided?
CPU, memory, application programs, users
Which part of the computer system provides basic computing resources?
CPU
What is the role of application programs in a computer system?
Defines the ways in which system resources are used to solve computing problems of the users
Who defines the ways in which the system resources are used to solve computing problems of the users?
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Which part of the computer system manages and coordinates the use of hardware among various applications and users?
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What is the main function of the operating system in a computer system?
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What is the main function of an operating system?
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Which operating system was originally developed by Sun Microsystems?
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Which operating system does not support multiple users and multitasking?
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Which operating system is known for its use of a graphical user interface?
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Which operating system is a Linux-based operating system for mobile devices?
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Which operating system is often used as an alternative to proprietary operating systems?
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Which version of Windows introduced support for multitasking and multiuser capabilities?
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What is the official name of the Macintosh Operating System?
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What is the primary purpose of the grading method used in CSC 352: Operating System course?
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Which component of the computer system defines the ways in which the system resources are used to solve computing problems of the users?
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What is the role of people, machines, and other computers in a computer system?
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Which operating system is known for its use of a graphical user interface (GUI)?
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What are the main computing resources provided by the hardware component of a computer system?
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Which version of Windows introduced support for multitasking and multiuser capabilities?
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Which operating system was the first to introduce support for multitasking and multiuser capabilities?
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Which operating system is known for its use of a command line interface and does not support multiple users and multitasking?
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Which operating system is a Unix-based operating system originally developed by Sun Microsystems?
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Which operating system is often used as an alternative to proprietary operating systems and is freely-distributable open source?
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Which company is responsible for the development of Mac OS?
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Which operating system is a Linux-based operating system developed by the Open Handset Alliance, led by Google?
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Which operating system is primarily designed for use on server and workstation?
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Which version of Windows introduced graphical user interface (GUI) support and multitasking capabilities?
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Study Notes
Computer System Components
- A computer system can be divided into four components: hardware, software, people, and machines.
Hardware Component
- Provides basic computing resources: CPU, memory, storage, and I/O devices.
Software Component
- Consists of application programs that use system resources to solve computing problems.
- Application programs define the ways in which system resources are used to solve computing problems of users.
Operating System
- Manages and coordinates the use of hardware among various applications and users.
- Main function: to provide a platform for running application programs.
- Examples: Windows, macOS, Linux, and Unix.
Operating System Features
- Multitasking: allows multiple programs to run simultaneously.
- Multiuser capabilities: allows multiple users to access the system simultaneously.
- Graphical User Interface (GUI): provides a visual interface for users.
- Command Line Interface (CLI): provides a text-based interface for users.
Specific Operating Systems
- Windows: introduced multitasking and multiuser capabilities in Windows NT.
- macOS: developed by Apple Inc.
- Linux: often used as an alternative to proprietary operating systems, freely-distributable open source.
- Unix: Unix-based operating system originally developed by Sun Microsystems.
- Android: Linux-based operating system for mobile devices, developed by the Open Handset Alliance, led by Google.
Operating System Design
- Server and workstation operating systems: designed for use on servers and workstations.
- Mobile operating systems: designed for use on mobile devices.
Other
- The primary purpose of the grading method used in CSC 352: Operating System course is to evaluate student understanding of operating system concepts.
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