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What are the advantages of using open-source software according to the text?
What are the advantages of using open-source software according to the text?
- Potential for inconsistent updates and varying support levels
- Customization and community support (correct)
- Higher costs and lower customization
- Guaranteed vendor support and streamlined updates
Why might relying on community support be considered a disadvantage of using open-source software?
Why might relying on community support be considered a disadvantage of using open-source software?
- Potential for security vulnerabilities (correct)
- Streamlined updates
- Lower costs
- Increased security
What is the primary purpose of system calls as mentioned in the text?
What is the primary purpose of system calls as mentioned in the text?
- Provide a user interface in the operating system
- Allow user-level processes to request services of the operating system (correct)
- Facilitate network communications between different operating systems
- Manage internal operations exclusively
What is the main role of a command interpreter based on the text?
What is the main role of a command interpreter based on the text?
Which system calls are necessary for starting a new process on a UNIX system according to the text?
Which system calls are necessary for starting a new process on a UNIX system according to the text?
What is the purpose of system programs as mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of system programs as mentioned in the text?
What is the primary role of an operating system?
What is the primary role of an operating system?
When is it considered acceptable for an operating system to 'waste' resources?
When is it considered acceptable for an operating system to 'waste' resources?
What is the main challenge in developing an operating system for real-time environments?
What is the main challenge in developing an operating system for real-time environments?
Should an operating system include applications like web browsers and email clients?
Should an operating system include applications like web browsers and email clients?
What is the purpose of the distinction between kernel mode and user mode in an operating system?
What is the purpose of the distinction between kernel mode and user mode in an operating system?
What is the primary reason for an operating system to allocate resources fairly?
What is the primary reason for an operating system to allocate resources fairly?
Which of the following lists the memory hierarchy from fastest to slowest access time?
Which of the following lists the memory hierarchy from fastest to slowest access time?
What is the most effective mechanism for enforcing memory protection to prevent unauthorized memory access?
What is the most effective mechanism for enforcing memory protection to prevent unauthorized memory access?
Which network configuration is typically used for a campus student union?
Which network configuration is typically used for a campus student union?
What is one advantage of peer-to-peer systems over client-server systems?
What is one advantage of peer-to-peer systems over client-server systems?
Which of the following is an advantage of open-source operating systems?
Which of the following is an advantage of open-source operating systems?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of open-source operating systems?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of open-source operating systems?
What is the primary advantage of synchronous communication?
What is the primary advantage of synchronous communication?
Which type of communication is more complex for programmers?
Which type of communication is more complex for programmers?
What is a potential disadvantage of asynchronous communication?
What is a potential disadvantage of asynchronous communication?
Which type of communication is more efficient in terms of system throughput?
Which type of communication is more efficient in terms of system throughput?
What is a potential benefit of synchronous communication?
What is a potential benefit of synchronous communication?
What is the primary difference between client-server and peer-to-peer models of distributed systems?
What is the primary difference between client-server and peer-to-peer models of distributed systems?
Which statement accurately describes the difference between clustered and multiprocessor systems?
Which statement accurately describes the difference between clustered and multiprocessor systems?
What is the primary purpose of interrupts in computer systems?
What is the primary purpose of interrupts in computer systems?
How do interrupts differ from traps in computer systems?
How do interrupts differ from traps in computer systems?
Which of the following statements about cloud storage is true?
Which of the following statements about cloud storage is true?
What is a key advantage of cloud storage over traditional storage solutions?
What is a key advantage of cloud storage over traditional storage solutions?
