18 Questions
What are some common services provided by an operating system?
Program execution, I/O operations, File System manipulation, Communication, Error Detection, Resource Allocation, Protection
What are the major activities of an operating system with respect to program management?
Loads a program into memory, Executes the program, Handles program's execution, Provides a mechanism for process synchronization, Provides a mechanism for process communication, Provides a mechanism for deadlock handling
What does an I/O subsystem in an operating system comprise of?
I/O devices and their corresponding driver software
What is encapsulated as a process in an operating system?
Each kind of activity from user programs to system programs
What do drivers do in an I/O subsystem?
Hide the peculiarities of specific hardware devices from the users
Name an example of a system program that an operating system handles.
Printer spooler, name servers, file server
What is the purpose of security in an Operating System?
Prevents unauthorized access to programs and data.
How does a batch operating system process jobs?
Jobs with similar needs are batched together and run as a group.
What does an Operating System do to control system performance?
Records delays between request for a service and response from the system.
What is the role of an Operating System in job accounting?
Keeps track of time and resources used by various jobs and users.
How does an Operating System aid in error detection?
Produces dumps, traces, error messages, and other debugging aids.
What is the purpose of coordination between software and users in an Operating System?
Coordinates and assigns software to various users of the computer systems.
Define I/O operation in the context of operating systems.
I/O operation refers to a read or write operation with any file or specific I/O device.
What are the major activities of an operating system in file management?
- Program needs to read/write a file. 2. Granting permission to the program for file operations. 3. Providing interfaces for file and directory creation/deletion.
Explain the role of an operating system in providing access to I/O devices.
The operating system facilitates access to the required I/O device when needed.
What are the different types of storage media mentioned in the text?
Magnetic tape, magnetic disk, and optical disk drives like CD and DVD.
How are files organized in a file system?
Files are organized into directories for easy navigation and usage.
Explain the concept of creating a backup of a file system.
Creating a backup of a file system involves duplicating data to ensure its preservation.
Test your knowledge on fundamental concepts related to operating systems, I/O operations, file system manipulation, and storage media. Learn about how operating systems manage communication between users and device drivers, perform I/O operations, and handle file storage on different types of storage media.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
