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What type of program is the bootstrap program typically stored as?
What type of program is the bootstrap program typically stored as?
- EPROM
- System program
- ROM (correct)
- Application program
In computer-system operation, what connects one or more CPUs and device controllers?
In computer-system operation, what connects one or more CPUs and device controllers?
- Shared memory (correct)
- Interrupt vector
- Operating system kernel
- Local buffer
What informs the CPU that a device has finished its operation?
What informs the CPU that a device has finished its operation?
- Operating system
- Device itself
- Local buffer of the device controller (correct)
- Main memory
What is the function of an interrupt service routine?
What is the function of an interrupt service routine?
What causes a trap or exception in a computer system?
What causes a trap or exception in a computer system?
What does each device controller have charge of in a computer system?
What does each device controller have charge of in a computer system?
What is the main goal of an operating system according to the text?
What is the main goal of an operating system according to the text?
Which component of a computer system is responsible for managing all resources?
Which component of a computer system is responsible for managing all resources?
In the context of operating systems, what is the role of application programs?
In the context of operating systems, what is the role of application programs?
What do users of dedicated systems like workstations primarily have?
What do users of dedicated systems like workstations primarily have?
What is a key function of an operating system as described in the text?
What is a key function of an operating system as described in the text?
What is a good approximation of what an operating system includes?
What is a good approximation of what an operating system includes?
