Operating System Fundamentals and Variations
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What characterizes a tightly coupled system?

  • Processors share storage independently.
  • Processors operate on completely separate clocks.
  • Processors exclusively use local storage.
  • Processors communicate through shared memory. (correct)

    • What distinguishes symmetric clustering from asymmetric clustering?

  • In symmetric clustering, one server is always offline.
  • Symmetric clustering utilizes more disk space than asymmetric clustering.
  • Only one server runs applications in symmetric clustering.
  • All servers are actively running applications in symmetric clustering. (correct)

    • Which of the following is an example of a hard real-time system?

  • Email services
  • Industrial control systems (correct)
  • Web servers
  • Social media platforms

    • What is a major limitation of handheld systems?

    <p>Limited memory availability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What function does a device controller serve in a computer system?

    <p>Informs the CPU upon task completion via interrupts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of process management in an operating system?

    <p>Secondary storage management.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of system is primarily used for controlling scientific experiments?

    <p>Real-time system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant role of the memory controller in a computer system?

    <p>To synchronize access to memory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of a simple batch system?

    <p>Processes one job at a time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a multi-programmed batch system manage resources?

    <p>Using job scheduling to maximize CPU usage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of an operating system on a network?

    <p>Preventing users from accessing system settings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of a time-sharing system?

    <p>Uses time-sharing to manage multiple jobs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a distributed system from other types of computer systems?

    <p>It connects a group of independent computers as a single system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which system is characterized by having a low response time for users through simultaneous interactive sessions?

    <p>Time-sharing systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common feature of parallel systems?

    <p>Multiple CPUs sharing a common bus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes peer-to-peer systems?

    <p>Decentralized systems where computers share services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of an operating system?

    <p>To control the execution of application programs and manage hardware resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which operating system is specifically designed for embedded devices?

    <p>Windows Embedded</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following operating systems is based on Linux?

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

    What is NOT a function of an operating system?

    <p>Performing complex calculations and data analytics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature of an operating system helps to protect user's data?

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

    Which device would most likely use the Symbian OS?

    <p>Smartphones, specifically Nokia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an objective of an operating system?

    <p>Enhancing convenience for the user</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which operating system is specifically designed for Apple mobile phones?

    <p>iPhone OS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which operating system was developed for high-end workstations and servers as the first 32-bit version?

    <p>Windows NT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of the UNIX operating system?

    <p>Multiuser, multitasking environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which version of Windows replaced both Windows 2000 and Windows Me?

    <p>Windows XP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which operating system was primarily aimed at improving the user experience on mobile devices?

    <p>Windows 8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature does the Mac OS utilize that distinguishes it from other operating systems?

    <p>Based on the UNIX operating system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a fundamental difference between Linux and other operating systems like Windows or Mac OS?

    <p>It is less expensive and open-source.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the original purpose of DOS (Disk Operating System)?

    <p>Serve as a command-line interface for data management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which version of Windows was geared specifically towards home computers and focused on improved networking?

    <p>Windows Me</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately describes the Linux operating system?

    <p>It is a version of UNIX available free online.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes main memory in a computer system?

    <p>It is a volatile storage device.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which activity is NOT the responsibility of the operating system concerning memory management?

    <p>Encrypt data stored in memory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of secondary storage in a computer system?

    <p>To serve as a backup for volatile data in main memory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT part of the I/O system management?

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

    What types of operations does the operating system support regarding file management?

    <p>File and directory creation and deletion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function does the protection mechanism in an operating system NOT perform?

    <p>Recover lost files from secondary storage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In secondary-storage management, what is the primary role of disk scheduling?

    <p>To organize the order of disk access requests.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines a file in the context of file management?

    <p>A collection of related information defined by its creator.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Operating System Fundamentals

    • An operating system (OS) is software that controls hardware, including processors, storage, input/output devices, and communication devices, and manages the hardware.
    • It acts as a resource allocator, coordinating all software activities within a computer.

    Differences Among Operating Systems

    • Operating systems vary in the types of processors they support (desktop, mobile, server).
    • They differ in the number of processors (32-bit or 64-bit CPUs).
    • OSs support various technologies, including new bus types, virtualization, and power-saving features.
    • Some support touch and gesture input.

    Operating Systems for Personal Computers and Servers

    • DOS (Disk Operating System) was originally for IBM microcomputers.
    • MS-DOS was used with IBM-compatible computers, and used a command-line interface.
    • DOS is now obsolete but still used by some Windows users.

    Windows

    • Predominantly used personal OS, developed by Microsoft.
    • Windows versions 1.0 to 3.x were operating environments for DOS.
    • Windows 95 and 98 used a GUI similar to Windows 3.x.
    • Windows NT (New Technology) was the first 32-bit version for workstations and servers.
    • Windows Me (Millennium Edition) was designed for home computers, improving home networking and Internet access.
    • Windows 2000 replaced Windows NT for high-end business workstations and servers, supporting wireless devices.
    • Windows XP superseded both 2000 and Me. Key improvements were in photo/video/music editing, networking, and handwriting/voice input.
    • Windows Vista replaced XP, improving networking and multimedia.
    • Windows 7, released in 2009, was the latest version, supporting 32-bit and 64-bit.
    • Windows 8 focused on the mobile user experience for touch-screen tablets, competing with Android.
    • Windows 10 offered further improvements.

    Mac OS

    • A proprietary OS for Apple computers.
    • Based on the UNIX operating system.
    • Originally set the standard for graphical user interfaces.

    UNIX

    • Developed in the late 1960s for midrange servers.
    • Multi-user, multi-tasking system.
    • Higher technical knowledge to install, maintain, and upgrade.
    • The term "UNIX" now refers to a group of similar operating systems based on the original UNIX.

    Linux

    • Version (flavor) of UNIX available free over the internet.
    • Increasingly used in personal computers, servers, mainframes, and supercomputers.
    • Open-source software, collaboratively modified globally.
    • Originally used a command-line interface but now mostly GUI-based.
    • Less expensive than Windows or Mac OS.

    Operating Systems for Mobile Phones and Other Devices

    • Windows Mobile: designed for mobile phones with a desktop-like interface.
    • Windows Embedded: targeted at industrial devices like cash registers, GPS devices, and medical equipment.
    • Android: a Linux-based OS for mobile devices, developed by the Open Handset Alliance.
    • iPhone OS: designed for Apple mobile devices.
    • BlackBerry OS: designed for BlackBerry devices.
    • Palm OS and Palm webOS: designed for Palm devices.
    • Symbian OS: intended for use with smart phones (e.g., Nokia).
    • Embedded Linux: used in mobile phones, GPS devices, and other mobile devices.

    How Can We Define Operating System?

    • An OS is a program controlling the execution of application programs.
    • It's the means for controlling resource allocation and usage, and coordinating software activities.

    Where Can an OS Fit?

    • The OS sits between application programs and hardware, coordinating them for users.

    Operating System Objectives

    • Convenience: Makes using computers easier.
    • Ease of Communication: Provides a friendly user interface for interaction between user and computer, and among parts of the operating system.
    • Abstraction: Offers a hardware-independent programming model.
    • Efficiency: Allows efficient use of computer system resources.

    Operating System Objectives (cont'd)

    • Monitoring and Alerting: Detects and warns of errors or problems.
    • Ability to Evolve: Allows modifications and extensions to keep systems relevant.
    • Protection: Layers of security to protect user data..
    • Increasing Performance: Aims to maximize throughput and minimize command execution time.

    Services Provided by the Operating System

    • Program development: Support tools like editors and debuggers.
    • Program execution: Loads programs, allocates resources, and coordinates their operation.
    • Access to I/O devices: Facilitates data exchange between the system and external devices.
    • Controlled access to data: Protects the integrity and confidentiality of data.
    • System access: Manages user authentication and access control.
    • Error Detection and Response: Displays messages for errors or malfunctions.
    • Internal and external hardware errors: Deals with memory or device issues.
    • Software errors: Handles runtime issues like overflow or access violations

    Functions of an Operating System on a Network

    • Sharing hardware resources among users.
    • Facilitating data sharing among users.
    • Preventing users from interfering.
    • Scheduling resources.
    • Organizing data for rapid and secure access.
    • Managing network communications.

    Types of Computer Systems

    • Simple Batch Systems
    • Multiprogrammed Batch Systems
    • Time-Sharing Systems
    • Personal-Computer Systems
    • Parallel Systems
    • Distributed Systems
    • Real-Time Systems
    • Handheld Systems

    Simple Batch System

    • Runs only one job at a time, transitioning smoothly.
    • Programs/data submitted in groups or batches, for efficient use.

    Multi-programmed Batch System

    • Uses job scheduling to maximize resource utilization.
    • Stores and runs multiple programs in memory.
    • Efficient resource utilization by switching programs when one waits.

    Time Sharing System

    • Time-shares CPU between multiple jobs, providing responsiveness.
    • Designed for large numbers of interactive users.
    • Only programs in memory can run concurrently.

    Personal System (Desktop)

    • Each user has separate resources (memory, processors, I/O).
    • Facilitated by advancements in microprocessors.
    • Enabled data sharing through networks.

    Distributed System

    • System composed of independent computers connected by a network.
    • Types include Client/Server and Peer-to-Peer models.
    • Computers share resources, cooperate in service provision, operate loosely coupled, with each processor managing its own memory.

    Parallel System

    • A system with multiple CPUs sharing resources (common bus).
    • Jobs are split into independent operations, boosting speed exponentially.
    • Tightly coupled where communication is through shared memory.

    Clustered Systems

    • Allows multiple systems to share storage.
    • Provides high reliability, either with one system working while others standby (Asymmetric), or multiple running (symmetric).

    Real-Time System

    • Used for control purposes, like scientific experiments, image systems, and industrial control.
    • Operations are constrained to precise time requirements.
    • Can be hard real-time, with very strict time constraints, or soft real-time.

    Handheld Systems

    • Includes Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) and cellular phones.
    • Limitations typically include less memory, slower processing, and smaller displays.

    Computer System Operation (cont'd)

    • CPUs and controllers communicate through a shared bus system.
    • This allows for concurrent execution across different CPU and controller components.
    • Each controller is responsible for its respective device, with its local buffer memory.
    • Memory controllers control access to main memory, coordinating data transfer.
    • Interrupts trigger interaction between devices and the CPU.

    Operating System Structure

    • A structured design to organize various system components.

    Common System Components

    • Process Management: Controls the execution of programs and their interactions.
    • Main Memory Management: Manages and allocates RAM.
    • Secondary Storage Management: Manages and allocates storage (disks).
    • Input/Output (I/O) System Management: Facilitates I/O operations and interaction with devices.
    • File Management: Creates, deletes, manipulates, and tracks files.
    • Protection System: Controls access to system resources.
    • Networking: Manages network communications.
    • Command-Interpreter: Interprets commands for various system functions.

    Process Management

    • Process definition, control, creation, deletion, pause/resume, synchronization, communication.

    Main-Memory Management

    • Memory organization, allocation/deallocation, tracking usage.

    Secondary-Storage Management

    • Disk management: allocation, scheduling, maintenance.

    I/O System Management

    • I/O device drivers, buffering, synchronization, control.

    File Management

    • File creation/deletion/manipulation, directory management, backup.

    Protection System

    • Access controls, authentication, authorization.

    Command-Interpreter System (1 & 2)

    • Interpretation of user commands for operating system tasks and actions.

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