10 Questions
An operating system manages all resources efficiently and decides between conflicting requests for efficient resource use.
True
Application programs are responsible for managing the basic computing resources like CPU, memory, and I/O devices.
False
A bootstrap program is typically stored in RAM and initializes all aspects of the computer system.
False
Embedded computers in devices and automobiles usually have no user interface.
True
Shared computers like mainframes must prioritize resource utilization over user convenience.
True
An operating system is responsible for the basic organization of computer systems.
True
The main components of an operating system include process management, memory management, and storage management.
True
An operating system does not play a role in protection and security of a computer system.
False
Kernel data structures are not important in the functioning of an operating system.
False
All operating systems are closed-source and do not have any open-source alternatives.
False
Test your knowledge on topics like what operating systems do, computer-system organization, process management, memory management, storage management, protection, and security as outlined in Chapter 1 of the Operating System Concepts 9th Edition.
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