Operating Systems Concepts
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What aspect of I/O devices does the OS need to monitor during an ongoing I/O operation?

  • The type of I/O device being used
  • The status of the I/O operation (correct)
  • The total time taken for prior I/O operations
  • The speed of the I/O channel

    • Which of the following is NOT typically managed by the OS in the context of file management?

  • Network connectivity (correct)
  • Location on secondary memory
  • Existence of files
  • Current status of files

    • Which table must be maintained to effectively manage active processes and their statuses?

  • Memory Table
  • File Table
  • Process Table (correct)
  • I/O Table

    • In the context of memory management, what must be ensured regarding the tables maintained by the OS?

    <p>They must be subject to memory management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information does a file table typically include?

    <p>Attributes related to files</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of process identifiers in an operating system?

    <p>To manage communication between processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of process management, what is typically tracked using a process identifier?

    <p>The parent and child relationships of processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately reflects the role of memory tables in process identification?

    <p>They map main memory regions to specific processes and their identifiers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the operating system utilize process identifiers during interprocess communication?

    <p>To accurately route messages to their intended destination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would happen if a system does not properly manage process identifiers?

    <p>Communication between processes could become chaotic and unpredictable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of using an operating system for application development?

    <p>Provides efficient interaction with hardware resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the role of the processor in managing multiple applications?

    <p>The processor switches among applications to give the illusion that they are running simultaneously.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of process management, what happens during process termination?

    <p>The operating system reallocates all resources to new processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a suspended process imply in an operating system?

    <p>The process has been temporarily halted and is not consuming any CPU resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of swapping in operating systems?

    <p>To move processes in and out of primary memory to optimize resource use.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which state in the five-state process model indicates that a process is waiting for an event to occur?

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

    What is not a responsibility of the operating system regarding application execution?

    <p>Directing how applications must access hardware.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of memory management, which statement is false?

    <p>All applications share the same memory address space.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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