15 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a reason for a context switch to occur?
The context is out of memory
What information may be stored and retrieved during a context switch?
All of the above
Why can a context switch be a costly operation in an operating system?
It involves changing a large amount of data
How do most modern operating systems perform context switches?
A combination of hardware and software
What is a context in a memory-protected environment?
A virtual address space
Which of the following is NOT a reason for a context switch to occur?
The context has been saved
What does a context switch involve?
Storing the old state and retrieving the new state
Why do most modern operating systems perform context switches in software?
Software context switching is more portable
What can a context switch be considered as?
A costly operation
What information may be stored and retrieved during a context switch?
All of the above
Which of the following is NOT a reason for a context switch to occur?
The CPU cache needs to be flushed
What is the purpose of a context switch?
To store and retrieve the state of a process
Which registers may be stored and retrieved during a context switch?
All of the above
Why can a context switch be the most costly operation in an operating system?
It involves changing a large amount of data
How do most modern operating systems perform context switches?
Only in software
Test your knowledge on context switches and virtual address spaces in operating systems with this quiz. Explore the reasons behind context switches and understand the process of storing and retrieving states during a switch.
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