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?

    <p>The kernel is the only program that runs at all times on the computer, while system and application programs are executed as needed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To ensure that all available resources are used efficiently and fairly by individual users.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of middleware in mobile operating systems?

    <p>Middleware provides additional services to application developers, beyond those provided by the core kernel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an interrupt?

    <p>To inform the CPU that a device has finished its operation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an interrupt vector?

    <p>To contain the addresses of all interrupt service routines</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Interrupts are hardware-generated, while traps/exceptions are software-generated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of caching in a computer system?

    <p>To provide a faster storage system for the CPU to access directly</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Main memory is volatile, while secondary storage is non-volatile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a disk controller?

    <p>To determine the logical interaction between the device and the computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What needs to be reclaimed upon process termination?

    <p>Memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Communication equipment handling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a process in a computer system?

    <p>Program in execution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What entity requires resources to accomplish tasks within a system?

    <p>Process</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Provides communication among processors, main memory, and cache</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a single-threaded process?

    <p>Sequential instruction execution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the course code for the Operating System course?

    <p>CS322</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term does the Operating System course take place in?

    <p>Winter</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>60%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which book chapter covers the topic of Processes?

    <p>Chapter 3</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Operating System - from Minia Portal</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Application programs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To execute user programs and solve user problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Provide a basis for application programs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which chapter discusses the topic of Deadlocks?

    <p>Chapter 7</p> 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?

    <p>To provide a basis for application programs and act as an intermediary between the computer user and the computer hardware</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of a computer system according to the text?

    <p>Programming languages</p> Signup and view all the answers

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