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What is the main function of the kernel in the UNIX OS?
What is the main function of the kernel in the UNIX OS?
Which part of the UNIX OS is responsible for CPU scheduling?
Which part of the UNIX OS is responsible for CPU scheduling?
In a traditional UNIX system structure, where does the kernel reside?
In a traditional UNIX system structure, where does the kernel reside?
What lies at the bottom layer (layer 0) in a layered approach to the UNIX operating system?
What lies at the bottom layer (layer 0) in a layered approach to the UNIX operating system?
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Which component of the UNIX OS is responsible for providing the file system?
Which component of the UNIX OS is responsible for providing the file system?
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Where does memory management primarily occur in the UNIX OS?
Where does memory management primarily occur in the UNIX OS?
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What distinguishes the kernel from system programs in the UNIX OS?
What distinguishes the kernel from system programs in the UNIX OS?
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In a layered approach to UNIX, what is the highest layer (layer N) responsible for?
In a layered approach to UNIX, what is the highest layer (layer N) responsible for?
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What is NOT a function of the kernel in the UNIX OS?
What is NOT a function of the kernel in the UNIX OS?
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Which layer in a layered approach to UNIX represents the user interface?
Which layer in a layered approach to UNIX represents the user interface?
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