Operating System Lecture 1: Introduction to OS and Basic Definitions
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What is the primary role of an operating system?

  • To act as an intermediary between the user and computer hardware (correct)
  • To execute application programs directly
  • To provide a platform for users to communicate with each other
  • To manage the hardware components of a computer

    • What is the common definition of an operating system?

  • A device driver for hardware components
  • A program that runs only when required
  • The kernel of a computer system (correct)
  • A set of application programs

    • What is the primary function of the operating system in terms of resource allocation?

  • To allocate resources only to application programs
  • To allocate resources to both system and application programs (correct)
  • To allocate resources only to system programs
  • To deallocate resources from all programs

    • What is the purpose of a scheduler in an operating system?

    <p>To manage the allocation of processors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a crucial task performed by an operating system?

    <p>Recognizing input from the keyboard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a necessary component of a computer system?

    <p>An operating system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of an operating system?

    <p>To enable practical use of the computer hardware</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of Unix operating system that allows multiple users to run multiple programs simultaneously?

    <p>Multi-user support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who developed the Linux operating system?

    <p>Linus Torvalds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of Microsoft Windows and Apple Macintosh operating systems?

    <p>Graphical User Interface (GUI)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe a system with multiple processors?

    <p>Multiprocessor system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of a real-time operating system?

    <p>Ability to meet deadlines</p> Signup and view all the answers

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