Operating System Dr. Hamada I. AbdulWakel Lecture 1 Course Details Quiz

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What is the primary goal of the operating system in a shared computer environment?

To maximize resource utilization and ensure fair allocation of resources among users. (correct)
To protect the computer system from unauthorized access.
To provide a user-friendly interface for interacting with the computer.
To allow multiple users to access the computer system simultaneously.

Which of the following is NOT a type of program mentioned in the text?

System program
Operating system kernel (correct)
Middleware program
Application program

What is the purpose of the bootstrap program during computer startup?

To provide a user interface for interacting with the computer.
To protect the computer system from unauthorized access.
To initialize all aspects of the system and load the operating system kernel. (correct)
To manage the allocation of resources among multiple users.

What is the relationship between the operating system kernel and other types of programs mentioned in the text?

The kernel is the only program that runs at all times on the computer, while system and application programs are executed as needed. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the operating system as a resource allocator?

To ensure that all available resources are used efficiently and fairly by individual users. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of middleware in mobile operating systems?

Middleware provides additional services to application developers, beyond those provided by the core kernel. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an interrupt?

To inform the CPU that a device has finished its operation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an interrupt vector?

To contain the addresses of all interrupt service routines (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between an interrupt and a trap or exception?

Interrupts are hardware-generated, while traps/exceptions are software-generated (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of caching in a computer system?

To provide a faster storage system for the CPU to access directly (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between main memory and secondary storage?

Main memory is volatile, while secondary storage is non-volatile (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a disk controller?

To determine the logical interaction between the device and the computer (B) Signup and view all the answers

What needs to be reclaimed upon process termination?

Memory (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of I/O modules in a computer system?

Communication equipment handling (D) Signup and view all the answers

What defines a process in a computer system?

Program in execution (C) Signup and view all the answers

What entity requires resources to accomplish tasks within a system?

Process (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a system bus in a computer?

Provides communication among processors, main memory, and cache (A) Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a single-threaded process?

Sequential instruction execution (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the course code for the Operating System course?

CS322 (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which term does the Operating System course take place in?

Winter (A) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the final grade is the final exam worth?

60% (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which book chapter covers the topic of Processes?

Chapter 3 (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the main book used in this Operating System course?

Operating System - from Minia Portal (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of a computer system?

Application programs (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of an operating system according to the user's view?

To execute user programs and solve user problems (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an operating system goal mentioned in the text?

Provide a basis for application programs (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which chapter discusses the topic of Deadlocks?

Chapter 7 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the operating system as an intermediary between the computer user and the computer hardware?

To provide a basis for application programs and act as an intermediary between the computer user and the computer hardware (D) Signup and view all the answers