30 Questions
What are the three components that contribute to the grading percentage in this course?
Theory Exam, Practical Exam, Labs
Which of the following is NOT part of the Theory Part of this course?
Practical tasks and hands-on examples
How many parts make up the Practical Part of the course?
Two parts
What is the condition for passing the laboratory exercises in this course?
Miss at most 2 labs
What is the minimum percentage required to pass the midterms in this course?
35%
In addition to theoretical concepts of operating systems, which other topic is covered in this course?
Java Programming
What is one of the main responsibilities of an operating system?
Memory management
Which of the following is NOT typically managed by an operating system?
Web browser
What does the operating system do to prevent errors and improper use of the computer?
Controls program execution
Which term describes the function of an operating system that decides between conflicting requests for resources?
Resource allocator
What aspect of hardware does an operating system hide from user applications?
I/O device details
Which of the following can be considered a system program according to the text?
Memory management utility
What is one of the main functions of the operating system?
Resource allocation for processes
Which generation of operating systems is associated with vacuum tubes and plug boards?
First generation 1945 - 1955
What is the approximate size of the source code of a complex operating system like Linux or Windows?
Five million lines
Which type of computers were early batch systems mainly used for?
Scientific and engineering calculations
What characterizes the fourth generation of operating systems?
Personal computers
What is a common feature of operating systems in the fifth generation?
Mobile computing
Which term refers to the simultaneous operation of peripheral devices while other operations are being performed?
SPOOLing
Which operating system was developed as the user version of MULTICS?
UNIX
Which operating system was the first to introduce a Graphical User Interface (GUI) for personal computers?
MS-DOS
What feature do modern operating systems provide for managing processes?
Memory management
What is a function of an operating system related to ensuring data confidentiality and system integrity?
Security
In the context of computer systems, what is a process?
A manifestation of a program that executes
What is the main purpose of virtual memory?
Facilitating manipulation and management of disk data
Which type of operating system provides services for mobile devices?
Smart card operating systems
What is a key role of an operating system in application development?
Standard interface provision
Which function does an operating system typically NOT perform?
Managing disk data access
In what way does an operating system benefit application development?
Standard interfaces provision
What is one key aspect of virtual machine abstraction provided by an OS?
Hardware management complexity reduction
This quiz covers the functions and components of an operating system, including resource management, user interface, system programs, and applications. Learn about how the OS controls processes, manages resources, and interacts with users.
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