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What type of interrupt can be caused by a software error like division by zero?
What type of interrupt can be caused by a software error like division by zero?
- System call interrupt
- Kernel interrupt
- Software interrupt (correct)
- Hardware interrupt
In a batch processing system, how are programs and data organized before processing starts?
In a batch processing system, how are programs and data organized before processing starts?
- Programs are executed in random order
- Each program runs independently
- Programs and data are collected in a batch (correct)
- Data is processed first, then programs
What problem is multiprogramming designed to solve?
What problem is multiprogramming designed to solve?
- Memory shortage
- Reducing system call requests
- CPU overload
- Keeping CPU and I/O devices busy (correct)
Which technique involves sharing the processor's time with multiple users?
Which technique involves sharing the processor's time with multiple users?
What happens when a job in a batch system must wait, for example, for I/O?
What happens when a job in a batch system must wait, for example, for I/O?
Which of the following accurately describes multitasking?
Which of the following accurately describes multitasking?
Which system collects programs and data together before processing starts?
Which system collects programs and data together before processing starts?
Why is multiprogramming essential in a computing environment?
Why is multiprogramming essential in a computing environment?
What distinguishes multitasking from batch processing?
What distinguishes multitasking from batch processing?
Why does multiprogramming organize jobs so that the CPU always has one to execute?
Why does multiprogramming organize jobs so that the CPU always has one to execute?
SRAM uses capacitors to store data.
SRAM uses capacitors to store data.
NVM devices are slower than hard disks.
NVM devices are slower than hard disks.
A word in computer architecture typically consists of 4 bytes.
A word in computer architecture typically consists of 4 bytes.
Hard disk drives are logically divided into clusters instead of tracks.
Hard disk drives are logically divided into clusters instead of tracks.
The disk controller determines the physical interaction between the device and the computer.
The disk controller determines the physical interaction between the device and the computer.
An operating system plays a role in managing computer resources and providing a user interface.
An operating system plays a role in managing computer resources and providing a user interface.
Interrupts are a key component in a computer system and are responsible for initiating kernel mode operations.
Interrupts are a key component in a computer system and are responsible for initiating kernel mode operations.
Multiprocessor computer systems have a single processor working on multiple tasks simultaneously.
Multiprocessor computer systems have a single processor working on multiple tasks simultaneously.
Free and open-source operating systems are not commonly used in various computing environments due to their limitations.
Free and open-source operating systems are not commonly used in various computing environments due to their limitations.
Kernel data structures in an operating system are only related to memory management and have no impact on system performance.
Kernel data structures in an operating system are only related to memory management and have no impact on system performance.
An operating system is a program that acts as an intermediary between a user of a computer and the computer software.
An operating system is a program that acts as an intermediary between a user of a computer and the computer software.
The primary goal of an operating system is to make solving user problems more complex.
The primary goal of an operating system is to make solving user problems more complex.
Mobile devices like smartphones are typically resource-rich and optimized for resource utilization.
Mobile devices like smartphones are typically resource-rich and optimized for resource utilization.
A trap or exception is a hardware-generated interrupt caused by a user request.
A trap or exception is a hardware-generated interrupt caused by a user request.
An operating system is not interrupt-driven.
An operating system is not interrupt-driven.
A megabyte is exactly equal to 1,0242 bytes.
A megabyte is exactly equal to 1,0242 bytes.
Networking measurements are generally given in bytes.
Networking measurements are generally given in bytes.
Direct Memory Access (DMA) involves the CPU in transferring large amounts of data between memory and devices.
Direct Memory Access (DMA) involves the CPU in transferring large amounts of data between memory and devices.
A kernel is responsible for starting system daemons, which are services provided outside of the kernel.
A kernel is responsible for starting system daemons, which are services provided outside of the kernel.
Multiprogramming organizes jobs so that the CPU always has one to execute in order to avoid any interruptions.
Multiprogramming organizes jobs so that the CPU always has one to execute in order to avoid any interruptions.
Multiprogramming ensures that the CPU and I/O devices are always busy by running multiple jobs simultaneously.
Multiprogramming ensures that the CPU and I/O devices are always busy by running multiple jobs simultaneously.
Batch processing involves the Operating System switching between multiple jobs frequently to create interactive computing experiences.
Batch processing involves the Operating System switching between multiple jobs frequently to create interactive computing experiences.
Multitasking is a logical extension of batch systems where the CPU switches jobs so frequently that users can interact with each job while it is running.
Multitasking is a logical extension of batch systems where the CPU switches jobs so frequently that users can interact with each job while it is running.
In a multiprogramming environment, each user is allocated a dedicated time slot for utilizing computer resources.
In a multiprogramming environment, each user is allocated a dedicated time slot for utilizing computer resources.
A software interrupt in an operating system can only be caused by a software error like division by zero.
A software interrupt in an operating system can only be caused by a software error like division by zero.
What is the primary purpose of multiprogramming in a computing environment?
What is the primary purpose of multiprogramming in a computing environment?
How does multitasking differ from batch processing?
How does multitasking differ from batch processing?
What problem does multiprogramming aim to solve?
What problem does multiprogramming aim to solve?
Describe the concept of timesharing (multitasking) in operating systems.
Describe the concept of timesharing (multitasking) in operating systems.
Why is multitasking considered a logical extension of batch systems?
Why is multitasking considered a logical extension of batch systems?
In a multiprogramming environment, what is the purpose of having a subset of total jobs in memory?
In a multiprogramming environment, what is the purpose of having a subset of total jobs in memory?
How does batch processing differ from multitasking in terms of user interaction?
How does batch processing differ from multitasking in terms of user interaction?
Explain the role of hardware and software interrupts in an operating system.
Explain the role of hardware and software interrupts in an operating system.
What distinguishes multiprogramming from timesharing in terms of CPU utilization?
What distinguishes multiprogramming from timesharing in terms of CPU utilization?
Why is it important for an operating system to support both hardware and software interrupts?
Why is it important for an operating system to support both hardware and software interrupts?
Multiprogramming organizes jobs so CPU always has one to execute to avoid any __________
Multiprogramming organizes jobs so CPU always has one to execute to avoid any __________
A logical extension of Batch systems– the CPU switches jobs so frequently that users can interact with each job while it is running, creating __________ computing
A logical extension of Batch systems– the CPU switches jobs so frequently that users can interact with each job while it is running, creating __________ computing
Many processes are allocated with computer resources in respective __________ slots.
Many processes are allocated with computer resources in respective __________ slots.
In multitasking, the CPU shares its time with __________ users.
In multitasking, the CPU shares its time with __________ users.
Multiprogramming ensures that the CPU and I/O devices are always busy by running __________ jobs simultaneously.
Multiprogramming ensures that the CPU and I/O devices are always busy by running __________ jobs simultaneously.
Multitasking is a logical extension of Batch systems where the CPU switches jobs so frequently that users can interact with each job while it is __________.
Multitasking is a logical extension of Batch systems where the CPU switches jobs so frequently that users can interact with each job while it is __________.
Multiprogramming organizes jobs so that the CPU always has one to execute in order to avoid any __________.
Multiprogramming organizes jobs so that the CPU always has one to execute in order to avoid any __________.
In a multiprogramming environment, a subset of total jobs is kept in __________.
In a multiprogramming environment, a subset of total jobs is kept in __________.
Batch processing is a technique in which an Operating System collects the programs and data together in a __________ before processing starts.
Batch processing is a technique in which an Operating System collects the programs and data together in a __________ before processing starts.
Multitasking is a logical extension of Batch systems where the CPU switches jobs so frequently that users can interact with each job while it is __________.
Multitasking is a logical extension of Batch systems where the CPU switches jobs so frequently that users can interact with each job while it is __________.
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