10 Questions
Process management helps OS to create and delete ______ and also provides mechanisms for synchronization and communication among them.
processes
The ______ management module performs the task of allocation and de-allocation of memory space to programs in need of this resource.
memory
Systems have several levels of ______ which includes primary storage, secondary storage, and cache storage.
storage
The ______ management module keeps tracks of all devices and is also responsible for the task of allocation and de-allocation of the devices.
device
One of the main objects of any OS is to manage the communication between ______ and device drivers.
user
The ______ management module manages all the file-related activities such as organization, storage, retrieval, naming, sharing, and protection of files.
file
The ______ module protects the data and information of a computer system against malware threat and authorized access.
security
This module is interpreting ______ given by the user and acting on system resources to process that command.
commands
A ______ system is a group of processors which do not share memory, hardware devices, or a clock.
distributed
The processors communicate with one another through the ______.
network
Study Notes
Process Management
- Creates and deletes processes
- Provides mechanisms for synchronization and communication among processes
Memory Management
- Allocates and deallocates memory space to programs
- Manages memory resources for running programs
Storage Management
- Manages primary storage, secondary storage, and cache storage
- Ensures instructions and data are stored in primary storage or cache for running programs
Device Management
- Keeps track of all devices
- Allocates and deallocates devices
- Performs tasks through the I/O controller
I/O System Management
- Manages communication between user and device drivers
- One of the main objectives of an Operating System (OS)
File Management
- Manages file-related activities
- Includes organization, storage, retrieval, naming, sharing, and protection of files
Security
- Protects data and information from malware threats and unauthorized access
Command Interpretation
- Interprets commands given by the user
- Acts on system resources to process commands
Networking
- Enables communication among processors in a distributed system
- Processors do not share memory, hardware devices, or a clock
Job Accounting
- Keeps track of time and resources used by various jobs and users
Communication Management
- Coordinates and assigns software resources (compilers, interpreters, etc.) to various users of the computer system
Learn about the key components of operating system management, including process management, memory management, and secondary-storage management. Understand how these mechanisms work together to ensure efficient resource allocation and communication.
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