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What is the primary function of an operating system?
What is the primary function of an operating system?
- Developing new application programs
- Controlling the execution of application programs (correct)
- Optimizing device controllers
- Managing the computer hardware
Which objective of the operating system focuses on making the computer more user-friendly?
Which objective of the operating system focuses on making the computer more user-friendly?
- Efficiency
- Convenience (correct)
- Compatibility
- Evolution
What is the role of a device controller in a computer system?
What is the role of a device controller in a computer system?
- Manage a specific type of device (correct)
- Control the CPU operations
- Execute application programs
- Optimize memory usage
What is the purpose of the initial program in a computer system?
What is the purpose of the initial program in a computer system?
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In a general-purpose computer system, what provides access to shared memory?
In a general-purpose computer system, what provides access to shared memory?
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What is the function of the bootstrap program?
What is the function of the bootstrap program?
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What is the first system process on UNIX?
What is the first system process on UNIX?
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When a CPU is interrupted, it immediately transfers execution to:
When a CPU is interrupted, it immediately transfers execution to:
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What is the primary purpose of providing interrupts?
What is the primary purpose of providing interrupts?
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Which function is not a part of the system services provided by the kernel?
Which function is not a part of the system services provided by the kernel?
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