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?

They must be subject to memory management (A) Signup and view all the answers

What information does a file table typically include?

Attributes related to files (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

To manage communication between processes (A), To keep track of the state of each process in memory (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

The parent and child relationships of processes (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

They map main memory regions to specific processes and their identifiers (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

To accurately route messages to their intended destination (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Communication between processes could become chaotic and unpredictable (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Provides efficient interaction with hardware resources. (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

The processor switches among applications to give the illusion that they are running simultaneously. (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

The operating system reallocates all resources to new processes. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does a suspended process imply in an operating system?

The process has been temporarily halted and is not consuming any CPU resources. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of swapping in operating systems?

To move processes in and out of primary memory to optimize resource use. (D) 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?

Blocked (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Directing how applications must access hardware. (A) Signup and view all the answers

In terms of memory management, which statement is false?

All applications share the same memory address space. (C) Signup and view all the answers