10 Questions
What are the main objectives of an operating system?
To describe the services an operating system provides to users, processes, and other systems; to discuss the various ways of structuring an operating system; to explain how operating systems are installed and customized and how they boot.
What are the functions provided by one set of operating-system services?
User interface
What is the purpose of a user interface in an operating system?
To provide a way for the user to interact with the operating system.
What is the significance of system calls in an operating system?
System calls provide an interface to the services made available by the operating system.
What is the role of system programs in an operating system?
To provide basic functionality to the operating system and help in the management of system resources.
What are the main services provided by an operating system?
Program execution, I/O operations, file-system manipulation, communications, error detection, resource allocation, accounting, protection and security
What are the two methods of communication between processes in an operating system?
Shared memory and message passing (packets moved by the OS)
What is the purpose of error detection in an operating system?
To ensure correct and consistent computing by taking appropriate actions for different types of errors
Why is protection and security important in a multiuser or networked computer system?
To control access to system resources, prevent interference between concurrent processes, and defend the system from outsiders
What is the purpose of resource allocation in an operating system?
To allocate resources to multiple users or jobs running concurrently
Test your knowledge of operating system structures with this quiz based on Chapter 2 of Operating System Concepts – 8th Edition by Silberschatz, Galvin, and Gagne. Explore topics such as operating system services, user operating system interface, system calls, types of system calls, and more.
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