30 Questions
What is the main function of an Operating System?
Interfacing between the user and hardware
Which system type is not mentioned in the text as a category of Operating Systems?
Cloud Systems
What are some examples of computer components mentioned in relation to Operating Systems?
Main memory, Disks, Printers
Which of the following is not considered an environment in which an Operating System may operate?
Accounting software
What is the primary role of system programs in a computer system?
Providing basic computing resources
Which term best describes the role of an Operating System in coordinating hardware use?
Controller
What is the main advantage of multiprogramming described in the text?
Allows for effective use of various resources.
Which aspect is NOT a needed feature for multiprogramming as described in the text?
User interaction capabilities.
What does a time-sharing system described in the text allow users to do?
Share one machine among multiple users simultaneously.
How does a time-sharing system handle job execution and CPU allocation?
Jobs are continuously swapped between memory and disk.
What happens when a program is waiting for an I/O operation to complete in multiprogramming?
Another program is executed by the CPU instead.
Which of the following is NOT a key feature of multiprogramming?
Real-time Processing
In a multiprogrammed batch system, why are several jobs kept in main memory at the same time?
To reduce setup time by batching similar jobs
What is the primary advantage of using multiprogramming in operating systems?
To keep the CPU busy by executing commands from multiple programs
How does a multiprogramming system handle the execution of commands from different programs?
By suspending programs after executing some commands and moving to another program
What was the role of the 1401 in the early batch system described in the text?
Reading a batch of jobs onto tape
Why would a computer system implement automatic job sequencing?
To reduce CPU idle time
What is the purpose of the resident monitor in a computer system?
To have initial control before job completion
Which processor is used in the Microsoft Windows CE Version 3.0 handheld systems?
Intel StrongArm
What is the maximum RAM capacity in the Microsoft Windows CE Version 3.0 handheld systems?
32MB
How long can the NiMH rechargeable battery pack in the Microsoft Windows CE Version 3.0 systems last?
40+ hours
What type of disk is mentioned as part of the Microsoft Windows CE Version 3.0 handheld systems?
Compact Flash Disk
Which connectivity feature is integrated into the Microsoft Windows CE Version 3.0 handheld systems?
Ethernet
Apart from the main components, what else is included with each Microsoft Windows CE Version 3.0 handheld system?
Screen protectors
What is the main application area for Real-Time Systems mentioned in the text?
Scientific experiments
Which of the following is a characteristic of Hard real-time systems?
Data stored in short term memory or read-only memory (ROM)
In which applications are Soft real-time systems found to be useful?
Virtual reality
What are the main issues associated with Handheld Systems as per the text?
Limited memory, slow processors, small display screens
Which type of systems often conflict with Hard real-time systems according to the text?
Time-sharing systems
Which computing environment includes Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) and Cellular telephones?
Handheld Systems
Learn about how multiprogramming in computer engineering allows the CPU to process multiple programs simultaneously by switching between them during I/O operations. Discover how resources are effectively utilized with this technique.
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