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What is a key characteristic of Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS)?
Which of the following is a common use case for Hard Real Time Systems?
What is one disadvantage of Handheld Systems?
What is one feature of a Clustered System?
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Which of these is NOT a characteristic of Soft Real Time Systems?
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Which component of the JVM is responsible for compiling bytecode into native machine code?
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What is one disadvantage of using high-level languages (HLL) for system implementation?
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What information does the SYSGEN program require to generate a system for a specific computer site?
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Which of the following accurately describes the booting process?
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What is a primary characteristic of network computers (thin clients)?
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Which component allows different operating systems to run applications within one another?
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Which networking model treats all nodes equally, with no distinction as clients or servers?
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What feature distinguishes mobile computing environments from traditional ones?
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What role does the bootstrap program play in a computer system?
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What is a key characteristic of client-server computing?
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Why are system interfaces designed for device independence?
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Which of the following describes the nature of Distributed Computing?
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What protocol is most commonly used for network communications in distributed systems?
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Which statement best defines spooling in computing?
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Which of the following accurately describes multiprogramming?
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What does device independence in operating systems allow?
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Study Notes
JVM Components
- The JVM consists of a class loader, class verifier, runtime interpreter, and Just-In-Time (JIT) compilers.
- The JIT compiler improves performance by compiling bytecode into native machine code "just in time" for execution.
System Implementation
- Operating systems are traditionally written in assembly language but increasingly use higher-level languages for faster development, compactness, and easier understanding and debugging.
- Writing operating systems in higher-level languages facilitates portability.
System Generation (SYSGEN)
- Operating systems are designed for a class of machines but need to be configured for a specific computer system.
- The SYSGEN program generates a system based on hardware configuration, determining factors like CPU, memory, devices, and OS parameters.
Booting
- Booting involves loading the kernel into memory and starting its execution.
- The Bootstrap program, stored in ROM, locates the kernel, loads it, and initiates execution.
Computing Environments
- Traditional computing environments consist of standalone general-purpose machines.
- Networked systems, including the internet, have blurred the lines of standalone systems.
- Portals provide web access to internal systems.
- Mobile computers connect via wireless networks.
Mobile Computing
- Mobile computing devices include smartphones and tablets.
- Mobile devices have advantages such as resource sharing, computation speedup, load sharing, and reliability.
- They require networking infrastructure for communication.
- Mobile devices may have limited memory, slow processors, and small display screens.
- They allow for new applications leveraging features like GPS and gyroscopes, such as augmented reality.
- Apple iOS and Google Android are leading mobile operating systems.
Real Time Systems
- Real-time systems process events with minimal time delays.
- Real-time operating systems (RTOS) prioritize processing data as it arrives with minimal buffering or delays.
- Examples of real-time systems include industrial controls, flight controls, fire alarms, and HDTV.
- RTOS are commonly used in embedded systems with small micro-devices.
Clustered Systems
- Clustered systems combine two or more systems, often for high-reliability purposes, for example, creating a supercomputer.
Handheld Systems
- Handheld systems are compact computers, including PDAs and cellular phones.
- They face challenges including limited memory, slow processors, and small display screens.
- They are increasingly incorporating features such as GPS and gyroscopes.
Distributed Computing
- Distributed computing involves multiple separate systems networked together.
- Common network types include LAN, WAN, MAN, and PAN.
- Network Operating Systems (NOS) facilitate communication and interaction between systems on the network, creating the illusion of a single system.
Client-Server Computing
- Client-server computing utilizes dedicated servers to respond to requests from clients.
- Compute-server systems provide interfaces for clients to request services, such as databases.
- File-server systems offer interfaces for clients to store and retrieve files.
Peer-to-Peer Computing
- Peer-to-peer (P2P) systems treat all nodes as peers without distinct clients or servers.
- Nodes can function as both clients and servers.
- Nodes join P2P networks through registration with a central lookup service or by broadcasting and responding to requests for service.
- P2P networks are used in file sharing applications like Napster and Gnutella, as well as voice over IP (VoIP) services like Skype.
Virtualization
- Virtualization allows operating systems to run applications within other operating systems.
- Emulation is used when the source and target CPU types differ.
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This quiz covers the key components of the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) including its various functions like class loading and JIT compilation. Additionally, it addresses the principles of operating system implementation, system generation, and booting processes. Test your knowledge on these critical areas in computer science.