Operating System: Virtual Machine and Kernel Mode Quiz
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What is the main advantage of the OS in terms of programming?

  • It provides a new combination of hardware, machine language, and OS known as a virtual machine (correct)
  • It simplifies the process of CPU Scheduling algorithms
  • It allows for easier access to user mode instructions
  • It directly controls the primary memory allocation
  • What is the primary responsibility of the OS when it acts as a Resource Manager during parallel accessing?

  • To schedule and terminate processes
  • To allocate and deallocate memory space
  • To provide hardware to users (correct)
  • To manage CPU Scheduling algorithms
  • How does the user mode of the microprocessor differ from the kernel mode?

  • User mode allows all hardware instructions, while kernel mode restricts some (correct)
  • Kernel mode decreases the load in the system, unlike user mode
  • Kernel mode has a lower priority compared to user mode
  • User mode is used by the OS, while kernel mode is used by application programs
  • In memory management, what is the role of the operating system?

    <p>The OS decides which process needs memory space and how much</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the mechanism used for storage management by the operating system?

    <p>NFS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using passwords in an operating system?

    <p>To prevent unauthorized access to programs and data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about the ENIAC computer?

    <p>It contained over 18,000 vacuum tubes and was cooled by air blowers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of multiprogramming in operating systems?

    <p>It prevents CPU time from being wasted by executing another process when one is waiting for I/O</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between tightly-coupled and loosely-coupled multiprocessor systems?

    <p>Tightly-coupled systems share memory, while loosely-coupled systems have separate memory for each processor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the history of operating systems is true?

    <p>The first computer programs were loaded into memory using punched cards and paper tapes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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