21 Questions
Which function is responsible for managing resources in an Operating System?
Kernel
What type of service does the Operating System provide when it allows controlled access to files?
System access
In the context of Operating Systems, what is the main purpose of Error detection and response services?
Handle internal and external hardware errors
What is the primary function of an Operating System as a Resource Manager?
Direct the processor in the use of system resources
Which service provided by the Operating System focuses on collecting usage statistics and monitoring performance?
Accounting
Which component of a computer system is responsible for managing processor registers and process priority?
Process Management
What service provided by the operating system allows programmers to address memory from a logical point of view?
Virtual Memory
Which layer of the computer system is responsible for the automatic allocation and management of resources?
Operating System
What mechanism is used by the operating system to detect and respond to errors in the system?
Error Detection and Response
Which component of the operating system is responsible for tracking the use of resources by processes?
Accounting
Which service provided by the operating system ensures the protection and access control of information?
Information Protection and Security
What is the primary concern of Authenticity in the context of operating systems?
Proper verification of user identity and message validity
In the Operating System Design Hierarchy, which level adds the concept of a procedure or subroutine?
Level 3
What is the main goal of the Executive component in the Kernel-Mode of Windows architecture?
Providing base operating system services like memory management and security
Which concept allows operating system routines to run on any available processor?
Multithreading
What is a key feature of Distributed operating systems?
Providing the illusion of a single main memory space
Which level in the Process Hardware Levels adds interrupts to the system?
Level 4
What does Symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) involve in modern operating systems?
Multiple processors sharing main memory and I/O facilities
What is the primary function of a Device Driver in Windows architecture?
Translating user I/O function calls into specific hardware device I/O requests
What does Object-oriented design allow in operating systems?
Adds modular extensions to a small kernel
Which component provides base operating system services like memory management and security in Windows architecture?
Kernel
Test your knowledge of Chapter 2 on Operating System, covering the definition, objectives, and layers of an OS. This quiz includes questions related to the role of an OS, its objectives, and the different layers involved.
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