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What is the role of the I/O controller in device management?
What is the role of the I/O controller in device management?
- Decides who gets the device when and for how much time
- De-allocates devices
- Allocates the device in an efficient way
- Keeps track of all devices (correct)
What is the main function of an Operating System in file management?
What is the main function of an Operating System in file management?
- Keeping track of information, location, uses, status, etc. (correct)
- De-allocating the resources
- Deciding who gets the resources
- Allocating the resources
Which activity is NOT performed by an Operating System according to the text?
Which activity is NOT performed by an Operating System according to the text?
- Security measures to prevent unauthorized access
- Deciding who gets the resources (correct)
- Keeping track of time and resources used by various jobs and users
- Control over system performance
Which part of the main memory provides fast storage that can be accessed directly by the CPU?
Which part of the main memory provides fast storage that can be accessed directly by the CPU?
What does the Operating System do for memory management in a multiprogramming environment?
What does the Operating System do for memory management in a multiprogramming environment?
What is the function of process scheduling in an Operating System related to processor management?
What is the function of process scheduling in an Operating System related to processor management?
Which activity does the Operating System perform to manage primary memory?
Which activity does the Operating System perform to manage primary memory?
In the context of operating systems, what does 'device management' primarily involve?
In the context of operating systems, what does 'device management' primarily involve?
What is the main function of a traffic controller program in an operating system?
What is the main function of a traffic controller program in an operating system?
How are ATM machines changing customer interactions with banks?
How are ATM machines changing customer interactions with banks?
What kind of records are insurance companies keeping up-to-date with computer help?
What kind of records are insurance companies keeping up-to-date with computer help?
What is one way computers are helping in education according to the text?
What is one way computers are helping in education according to the text?
How are computers being used in marketing according to the text?
How are computers being used in marketing according to the text?
Which type of management involves controlling multiple tasks running concurrently on a computer system?
Which type of management involves controlling multiple tasks running concurrently on a computer system?
Which aspect of computer management involves ensuring efficient utilization of system resources like CPU and memory?
Which aspect of computer management involves ensuring efficient utilization of system resources like CPU and memory?
