Operating Systems Concepts

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What is the primary goal of CPU Scheduling?

  • To optimize the memory usage of the system
  • To allocate the CPU time to multiple processes (correct)
  • To increase the throughput of the CPU
  • To minimize the response time of a process

Which type of operating system is used in environments where multiple tasks need to be executed simultaneously?

  • Batch System
  • Multi-programmed System (correct)
  • Parallel System
  • Time Sharing System

What is the primary function of Inter-process Communication?

  • To synchronize the execution of processes
  • To exchange data between processes (correct)
  • To handle process synchronization
  • To allocate resources to processes

What is the purpose of Process Scheduling in an Operating System?

<p>To allocate the CPU time to processes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of operating system is used in environments where multiple computers are connected to perform a common task?

<p>Distributed System (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of a batch system?

<p>Jobs are executed in a non-interactive manner (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of real-time scheduling?

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What is the main difference between multi-programmed systems and time-sharing systems?

<p>Time allocated to each program (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary challenge in distributed systems?

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What is the primary advantage of parallel systems?

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Operating System Functions

  • An Operating System (OS) manages computer hardware resources and provides common services to computer programs
  • OS acts as an intermediary between computer hardware and user-level applications

Types of Operating Systems

  • Batch Systems: jobs are executed in batches, without user interaction
  • Multi-programmed Systems: multiple programs are executed concurrently, improving system efficiency
  • Time Sharing Systems: multiple users can interact with the system, each user having a time slice
  • Personal-Computer Systems: single-user system, dedicated to a single user
  • Parallel Systems: multiple CPUs, improving overall processing power
  • Distributed Systems: multiple computers, connected through communication networks
  • Real-Time Systems: time-critical systems, responding to events in real-time

Process Management

  • Process Concept: a program in execution, consisting of program counter, registers, and memory
  • Process Scheduling: allocating system resources to competing processes
  • Operations on Processes: process creation, execution, waiting, and termination
  • Cooperating Processes: processes that interact with each other, sharing resources and data
  • Inter-process Communication (IPC): methods for processes to communicate and exchange data

CPU Scheduling

  • Fundamental Concepts: CPU scheduling, process scheduling, and resource allocation
  • Scheduling Criteria: maximizing CPU utilization, throughput, and responsiveness
  • Scheduling Algorithms: First-Come-First-Served (FCFS), Shortest Job First (SJF), Priority Scheduling
  • Multi-processor Scheduling: scheduling processes on multiple CPUs
  • Real-Time Scheduling: scheduling tasks with strict time constraints

Operating System Functions

  • An Operating System (OS) manages computer hardware resources and provides common services to computer programs
  • OS acts as an intermediary between computer hardware and user-level applications

Types of Operating Systems

  • Batch Systems: jobs are executed in batches, without user interaction
  • Multi-programmed Systems: multiple programs are executed concurrently, improving system efficiency
  • Time Sharing Systems: multiple users can interact with the system, each user having a time slice
  • Personal-Computer Systems: single-user system, dedicated to a single user
  • Parallel Systems: multiple CPUs, improving overall processing power
  • Distributed Systems: multiple computers, connected through communication networks
  • Real-Time Systems: time-critical systems, responding to events in real-time

Process Management

  • Process Concept: a program in execution, consisting of program counter, registers, and memory
  • Process Scheduling: allocating system resources to competing processes
  • Operations on Processes: process creation, execution, waiting, and termination
  • Cooperating Processes: processes that interact with each other, sharing resources and data
  • Inter-process Communication (IPC): methods for processes to communicate and exchange data

CPU Scheduling

  • Fundamental Concepts: CPU scheduling, process scheduling, and resource allocation
  • Scheduling Criteria: maximizing CPU utilization, throughput, and responsiveness
  • Scheduling Algorithms: First-Come-First-Served (FCFS), Shortest Job First (SJF), Priority Scheduling
  • Multi-processor Scheduling: scheduling processes on multiple CPUs
  • Real-Time Scheduling: scheduling tasks with strict time constraints

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