12 Questions
What is the main characteristic of symmetric multiprocessing (SMP)?
Most modern operating systems support SMP
What distinguishes asymmetric multiprocessing from symmetric multiprocessing?
Each processor is assigned a specific task; master processor schedules and allocates work to slave processors
What advantages are associated with distributed systems?
Load sharing and resource sharing
In clustered systems, what capability is provided?
Clustering allows two or more systems to share storage
What is the main advantage of symmetric multiprocessing (SMP)?
Increased throughput
In a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) system, how do processors communicate?
Through a clock and shared memory
What type of systems benefit from symmetric multiprocessing (SMP)?
Multiprocessor systems with more than one CPU
What is a characteristic of symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) systems?
Each processor runs an identical copy of the operating system
What is the main program running at all times in an operating system?
Kernel
In a multiprogrammed batch system, how is the CPU allocated among several jobs?
By multiplexing among them
What is one of the OS features needed for multiprogramming in a batch system?
Allocation of devices
In a time-sharing system, where are the jobs kept when not allocated to the CPU?
On external storage (disk)
Test your knowledge of multiprocessing in operating systems with this quiz based on the concepts from the book Operating System Concepts by Silberschatz, Galvin, and Gagne. Learn about symmetric multiprocessing (SMP), asymmetric multiprocessing, and distributed systems.
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