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In a clustered system, what is a characteristic of asymmetric clustering?
In a clustered system, what is a characteristic of asymmetric clustering?
- Multiple nodes running applications
- Providing high-availability service
- One machine in hot-standby mode (correct)
- Sharing storage via a SAN
What is the purpose of multiprogramming in operating system structures?
What is the purpose of multiprogramming in operating system structures?
- Minimize response time to be greater than 1 second
- Ensure CPU is always idle for better efficiency
- Keep all jobs in memory simultaneously
- Organize jobs so CPU always has one to execute (correct)
Which type of multiprocessing architecture involves multiple systems working together?
Which type of multiprocessing architecture involves multiple systems working together?
- Multi-chip and multicore
- Symmetric Multiprocessing
- Clustered Systems (correct)
- Asymmetric Multiprocessing
What is a key feature of symmetric clustering in multiprocessor systems?
What is a key feature of symmetric clustering in multiprocessor systems?
Which memory layout technique allows execution of processes not completely in memory?
Which memory layout technique allows execution of processes not completely in memory?
What is a distinguishing characteristic of multiprogramming in operating systems?
What is a distinguishing characteristic of multiprogramming in operating systems?
What is the purpose of caching in a computer system?
What is the purpose of caching in a computer system?
In the storage hierarchy, what factors are typically considered when organizing storage systems?
In the storage hierarchy, what factors are typically considered when organizing storage systems?
What is the role of a device driver in a computer system?
What is the role of a device driver in a computer system?
What are some advantages of multiprocessor systems?
What are some advantages of multiprocessor systems?
What is another name for a multiprocessor system?
What is another name for a multiprocessor system?
In symmetric multiprocessing systems, how are tasks typically distributed among the processors?
In symmetric multiprocessing systems, how are tasks typically distributed among the processors?
What is the main responsibility of the I/O subsystem?
What is the main responsibility of the I/O subsystem?
Which part of memory management involves deciding which processes or data to move into and out of memory?
Which part of memory management involves deciding which processes or data to move into and out of memory?
What is a common activity related to storage management?
What is a common activity related to storage management?
In the context of mass-storage management, what is an example of tertiary storage?
In the context of mass-storage management, what is an example of tertiary storage?
What does an operating system perform as part of file-system management?
What does an operating system perform as part of file-system management?
Which environment involves separate systems networked together, with networks like LANs and WANs?
Which environment involves separate systems networked together, with networks like LANs and WANs?
What is an example of a common security concern related to computing systems?
What is an example of a common security concern related to computing systems?
In a computing environment, what describes Peer-to-Peer systems?
In a computing environment, what describes Peer-to-Peer systems?
What distinguishes real-time embedded systems from other computing environments?
What distinguishes real-time embedded systems from other computing environments?
What is the function of a process in an operating system?
What is the function of a process in an operating system?
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