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What is the main function of an operating system?
What is the main function of an operating system?
- Executing the initial program to start the computer
- Controlling the execution of application programs and acting as an interface between applications and the computer hardware (correct)
- Developing computer system resources effectively
- Providing access to shared memory for device controllers
What are the three objectives of an operating system, as mentioned in the text?
What are the three objectives of an operating system, as mentioned in the text?
- Cost-effectiveness, User-friendliness, Innovation
- Speed, Compatibility, Security
- Scalability, Flexibility, Robustness
- Convenience, Efficiency, Ability to evolve (correct)
What is the role of a device controller in a computer system?
What is the role of a device controller in a computer system?
- Controlling the execution of the operating system
- Handling a specific type of device (e.g., disk drives, audio devices) (correct)
- Executing application programs
- Managing access to shared memory
When a computer is powered up or rebooted, what does it need to have for it to start running?
When a computer is powered up or rebooted, what does it need to have for it to start running?
What does the term 'parallel' refer to in the context of CPU and device controllers?
What does the term 'parallel' refer to in the context of CPU and device controllers?
Which statement best describes the structure of a modern general-purpose computer system?
Which statement best describes the structure of a modern general-purpose computer system?
In the context of computer booting, what is the function of the bootstrap program?
In the context of computer booting, what is the function of the bootstrap program?
What is the significance of system daemons in a computer system?
What is the significance of system daemons in a computer system?
What triggers an interrupt from the hardware in a computer system?
What triggers an interrupt from the hardware in a computer system?
What is the main purpose of interrupts in a computer system?
What is the main purpose of interrupts in a computer system?
Which section of an I/O program prepares for the actual I/O operation?
Which section of an I/O program prepares for the actual I/O operation?
What does the solid vertical line represent in the context of the given timeline of operations?
What does the solid vertical line represent in the context of the given timeline of operations?
What is the typical function of user interfaces in a computer system?
What is the typical function of user interfaces in a computer system?
What role do system programs play in a computer system?
What role do system programs play in a computer system?
What is the primary purpose of resource allocation in a computer system?
What is the primary purpose of resource allocation in a computer system?
What is the main function of protection and security in a computer system?
What is the main function of protection and security in a computer system?
What is a disadvantage of Simple Batch Systems?
What is a disadvantage of Simple Batch Systems?
What is the prime focus of Time Sharing Systems compared to Multiprogramming batch systems?
What is the prime focus of Time Sharing Systems compared to Multiprogramming batch systems?
What is the main advantage of Multiprocessor Systems?
What is the main advantage of Multiprocessor Systems?
What is a defining feature of Desktop Systems?
What is a defining feature of Desktop Systems?
What does a Multiprogramming system aim to achieve?
What does a Multiprogramming system aim to achieve?
In a Simple Batch System, why is the CPU often idle?
In a Simple Batch System, why is the CPU often idle?
What is the main goal of distributed operating systems?
What is the main goal of distributed operating systems?
What characterizes a peer-to-peer system in a distributed operating system?
What characterizes a peer-to-peer system in a distributed operating system?
What defines a real-time operating system?
What defines a real-time operating system?
What are the characteristics of handheld systems?
What are the characteristics of handheld systems?
What is a characteristic of a simple structured operating system like MS-DOS?
What is a characteristic of a simple structured operating system like MS-DOS?
What is the main advantage of a layered structure in an operating system?
What is the main advantage of a layered structure in an operating system?
What is the primary purpose of microkernels in operating systems?
What is the primary purpose of microkernels in operating systems?
What is the advantage of the layered approach in an operating system?
What is the advantage of the layered approach in an operating system?
What is the disadvantage of a layered approach in an operating system?
What is the disadvantage of a layered approach in an operating system?
