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What problem does scheduling in serial processing often lead to?
What problem does scheduling in serial processing often lead to?
- Complicated sequence setup for each job
- Increased processing time due to job allocation inefficiencies (correct)
- Excessive resource management demands
- Lower user satisfaction from ineffective time allocation
What are the three levels of the classic UNIX architecture?
What are the three levels of the classic UNIX architecture?
- User level, Application level, Hardware level
- System kernel, Networking level, User level
- Application level, System kernel, User level
- User level, Hardware level, System kernel (correct)
What is one major problem associated with set-up time in serial processing?
What is one major problem associated with set-up time in serial processing?
- Reducing error rates during execution
- Immediate availability of resources
- Minimal efforts required for program execution
- A job cannot start without a long setup (correct)
What was the motivation behind the development of the modern UNIX system?
What was the motivation behind the development of the modern UNIX system?
Which factor does not relate to the theoretical advances in operating systems?
Which factor does not relate to the theoretical advances in operating systems?
What was a significant characteristic of the Compatible Time-sharing System (CTSS)?
What was a significant characteristic of the Compatible Time-sharing System (CTSS)?
What role did the Berkeley Software Distribution (BSD) play in UNIX development?
What role did the Berkeley Software Distribution (BSD) play in UNIX development?
Which focus area is NOT part of the system kernel in UNIX?
Which focus area is NOT part of the system kernel in UNIX?
When a user experiences an error during setup, what is the most likely consequence?
When a user experiences an error during setup, what is the most likely consequence?
What is meant by 'each user will only be allocated 1/n of the effective compute capacity'?
What is meant by 'each user will only be allocated 1/n of the effective compute capacity'?
What is a key feature of UNIX's ability to manage data structures?
What is a key feature of UNIX's ability to manage data structures?
Which of the following does not represent a problem inherent in serial processing?
Which of the following does not represent a problem inherent in serial processing?
What does information protection and security entail in operating systems?
What does information protection and security entail in operating systems?
What role does the operating system serve as in relation to hardware?
What role does the operating system serve as in relation to hardware?
Which of the following is NOT a service provided by the operating system?
Which of the following is NOT a service provided by the operating system?
What role do environment subsystems play in an operating system?
What role do environment subsystems play in an operating system?
During program execution, what is a primary task performed by the operating system?
During program execution, what is a primary task performed by the operating system?
What is the purpose of the operating system's control over file access?
What is the purpose of the operating system's control over file access?
What type of programs do user applications include?
What type of programs do user applications include?
What is a key characteristic of the classic UNIX system?
What is a key characteristic of the classic UNIX system?
What aspect does the operating system NOT manage concerning resources?
What aspect does the operating system NOT manage concerning resources?
Which of the following describes the shell in a classic UNIX system?
Which of the following describes the shell in a classic UNIX system?
Why did operating systems evolve over time?
Why did operating systems evolve over time?
In the early days of computing, what was a primary challenge faced by programmers?
In the early days of computing, what was a primary challenge faced by programmers?
Which programming language was the classic UNIX system initially converted into?
Which programming language was the classic UNIX system initially converted into?
What does the acronym POSIX stand for in relation to operating systems?
What does the acronym POSIX stand for in relation to operating systems?
What type of interface does the operating system provide for I/O device operations?
What type of interface does the operating system provide for I/O device operations?
What was the original name of the classic UNIX system?
What was the original name of the classic UNIX system?
What type of I/O management do environment subsystems support?
What type of I/O management do environment subsystems support?
What is the primary function of the I/O manager in the Windows Executive?
What is the primary function of the I/O manager in the Windows Executive?
Which component of the Windows Executive handles power management for devices?
Which component of the Windows Executive handles power management for devices?
What role does the object manager play in the Windows Executive?
What role does the object manager play in the Windows Executive?
What is the purpose of the plug-and-play manager?
What is the purpose of the plug-and-play manager?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the Windows Executive core modules?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the Windows Executive core modules?
Which aspect of the Windows operating system does the cache manager primarily enhance?
Which aspect of the Windows operating system does the cache manager primarily enhance?
How do time-sharing systems operate within multi-user environments?
How do time-sharing systems operate within multi-user environments?
What does the Windows Executive provide to user-mode software?
What does the Windows Executive provide to user-mode software?
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Study Notes
Environment Subsystems
- Provide operating system device drivers, translating user I/O function calls into hardware device I/O requests.
- Support Portable Operating System Interface (POSIX) and Win32 subsystems.
- Each environment subsystem shares processes among all applications.
User Applications
- Comprise executable (EXE) programs and dynamic link libraries (DLLs) for user functionality.
- Classic UNIX includes user services and interfaces grouped within the shell.
- Contains primitive routines for direct hardware interaction.
Classic UNIX System
- Developed at Bell Labs, originally called Uniplexed Information and Computing Service (UNICS).
- Initially written in assembly language, later converted to C language.
- Designed for single-processor operation, limiting application software porting.
Operating System Functions
- Acts as an interface, masking hardware details while providing user services.
- Key services include:
- Program Development: Utilities like editors and debuggers for application development.
- Program Execution: Manages loading data into memory and process scheduling.
- I/O Device Access: Provides uniform interface for complex operations of I/O devices.
- File Access Control: Offers protection mechanisms and understanding of data structures.
- Resource Management: Controls system-wide and resource-specific access.
Evolution of Operating Systems
- Evolved due to hardware upgrades, new services, and fixes to existing faults.
- Serial Processing (1940s-1950s): Direct programmer interaction with hardware; systems lacked OS.
- Problems included scheduling inefficiencies and extensive set-up time for jobs.
Time-Sharing Systems
- Enable multiple users to access systems simultaneously, interleaving job execution.
- Improved user capacity and resource allocation compared to serial processing.
Kernel Components of Microsoft Windows OS
- Windows Executive: Core OS modules/services providing APIs for user-mode software.
- I/O Manager: Framework for I/O device accessibility.
- Cache Manager: Enhances performance by caching recently used file data.
- Object Manager: Manages Windows Executive objects with security controls.
- Plug-and-Play Manager: Loads required device drivers.
- Power Manager: Coordinates device power consumption.
Architecture of Classic UNIX
- Comprised of three levels:
- User Level: Linked programs and libraries.
- Hardware Level: Physical hardware and interface.
- System Kernel: Oversees overall system operations.
Modern UNIX System
- Emerging need led to a unified modular architecture with significant innovations.
- Berkeley Software Distribution (BSD) influenced UNIX OS design and commercial products.
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