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What is the state of a process that is waiting for some event to occur?
What is the state of a process that is waiting for some event to occur?
Which component is responsible for loading the operating system into main memory?
Which component is responsible for loading the operating system into main memory?
What is the state of a process that is currently being executed by the CPU?
What is the state of a process that is currently being executed by the CPU?
What type of memory is used to store the operating system?
What type of memory is used to store the operating system?
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What happens to a process when it is admitted into the system?
What happens to a process when it is admitted into the system?
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What is the purpose of the timeout event in the five-state process model?
What is the purpose of the timeout event in the five-state process model?
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What is the relationship between the Operating System and the Kernel?
What is the relationship between the Operating System and the Kernel?
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What is the purpose of the Synchronize and Acknowledgment processes?
What is the purpose of the Synchronize and Acknowledgment processes?
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What is the difference between Application software and System software?
What is the difference between Application software and System software?
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What is the role of the User Interface in a system?
What is the role of the User Interface in a system?
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What is the purpose of the CPU in a system?
What is the purpose of the CPU in a system?
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What is the difference between Hardware and Software?
What is the difference between Hardware and Software?
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What is the purpose of the Database in a system?
What is the purpose of the Database in a system?
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What is the role of the Office software in a system?
What is the role of the Office software in a system?
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Study Notes
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Computer System Components
- Hardware components:
- CPU
- Monitors
- Printers
- Disks
- Software components:
- Operating System
- Application software
- Utilities
- System software
Process Management
- Five-State Process Model:
- New: process is created
- Ready: process is waiting for CPU
- Running: process is executing
- Blocked: process is waiting for I/O
- Exit: process is terminated
- Process states:
- Admit: process is admitted to the system
- Dispatch: process is allocated to the CPU
- Release: process is released from the system
- Timeout: process is waiting for a specific time
Memory Hierarchy
- Main memory:
- Volatile memory
- Non-volatile memory (ROM)
- Storage:
- Boot loader
- Media (e.g. hard drive, SSD)
- Operating System:
- Loaded into main memory
- Manages computer resources
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This quiz covers various courses offered by October 6 University, including UTP and STP programs.
