10 Questions
What is a process in the context of an operating system?
A program in execution
What are the objectives of identifying the separate components of a process in an operating system?
To illustrate how they are represented and scheduled
How are processes created and terminated in an operating system?
Using appropriate system calls
What is the primary difference between interprocess communication using shared memory and message passing?
Data sharing mechanism
What is the fundamental function of an operating system when executing programs as processes?
To manage the execution of programs
What is the primary purpose of the operating-system services?
To provide an environment for program execution and offer services to programs and users
What is a common feature of operating systems in terms of user interface?
They vary between Command-Line (CLI), Graphics User Interface (GUI), touch-screen, Batch
What is a fundamental requirement for program execution in an operating system?
Loading a program into memory and running it
Why are applications considered operating system specific?
Due to the reliance on specific system calls and services provided by the operating system
What is a common element of operating system services helpful to the user?
User interface
Test your understanding of operating system processes with this quiz based on Chapter 3 of "Operating System Concepts – 10th Edition" by Silberschatz, Galvin, and Gagne. Assess your knowledge of process concepts, scheduling, interprocess communication, and more.
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