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What is the primary function of an operating system?
What is the primary function of an operating system?
The Internet is considered a component of a computer system.
The Internet is considered a component of a computer system.
False
What does the bootstrap program do during startup?
What does the bootstrap program do during startup?
Loads the operating system kernel
A key feature of solid-state disks is __________.
A key feature of solid-state disks is __________.
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What is the function of a cache in storage management?
What is the function of a cache in storage management?
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Which of the following systems uses resource sharing among multiple users?
Which of the following systems uses resource sharing among multiple users?
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Windows is an open-source operating system.
Windows is an open-source operating system.
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What is the purpose of direct memory access (DMA)?
What is the purpose of direct memory access (DMA)?
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A distributed computing environment refers to a network of interconnected systems.
A distributed computing environment refers to a network of interconnected systems.
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What structure does the OS use for efficient interrupt handling?
What structure does the OS use for efficient interrupt handling?
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In a storage hierarchy, the fastest level is ______.
In a storage hierarchy, the fastest level is ______.
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Which cloud computing model delivers applications over the internet?
Which cloud computing model delivers applications over the internet?
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The main challenge in cache management is cache speed.
The main challenge in cache management is cache speed.
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Match the following technologies with their primary functions:
Match the following technologies with their primary functions:
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What is a key advantage of symmetric multiprocessing?
What is a key advantage of symmetric multiprocessing?
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What must user processes synchronize in shared memory communication?
What must user processes synchronize in shared memory communication?
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A context switch can occur between two threads in the same process.
A context switch can occur between two threads in the same process.
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What is the term for a process that has terminated but whose parent has not called wait()?
What is the term for a process that has terminated but whose parent has not called wait()?
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A process that is waiting for CPU allocation changes its state to _______.
A process that is waiting for CPU allocation changes its state to _______.
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Which feature in Chrome’s multiprocess architecture enhances security?
Which feature in Chrome’s multiprocess architecture enhances security?
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Blocking sends are considered asynchronous.
Blocking sends are considered asynchronous.
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Message passing in IPC requires _______ to send and receive messages.
Message passing in IPC requires _______ to send and receive messages.
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What is a fundamental unit of CPU utilization?
What is a fundamental unit of CPU utilization?
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Windows Threads implement a Many-to-Many model.
Windows Threads implement a Many-to-Many model.
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What is the key feature of thread libraries like Pthreads?
What is the key feature of thread libraries like Pthreads?
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An example of a language supporting implicit threading is ___.
An example of a language supporting implicit threading is ___.
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Which threading issue involves the pthread_cancel method?
Which threading issue involves the pthread_cancel method?
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Match the following threading terms with their definitions:
Match the following threading terms with their definitions:
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Which Java method is used to start a thread?
Which Java method is used to start a thread?
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The Global Interpreter Lock in Python allows multiple threads to execute simultaneously.
The Global Interpreter Lock in Python allows multiple threads to execute simultaneously.
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What does Amdahl's Law imply about multithreading performance?
What does Amdahl's Law imply about multithreading performance?
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Pthreads are specific to Windows operating systems.
Pthreads are specific to Windows operating systems.
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A thread can be canceled immediately in the __________ cancellation model.
A thread can be canceled immediately in the __________ cancellation model.
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Which option describes the creation of a thread with shared address space?
Which option describes the creation of a thread with shared address space?
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The Many-to-Many threading model maps multiple user threads to multiple kernel threads.
The Many-to-Many threading model maps multiple user threads to multiple kernel threads.
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What directive is used in OpenMP to parallelize a for loop?
What directive is used in OpenMP to parallelize a for loop?
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In Python, the GIL limits the use of threads to __________ code execution.
In Python, the GIL limits the use of threads to __________ code execution.
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Match the thread types with their descriptions:
Match the thread types with their descriptions:
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How does Grand Central Dispatch handle tasks?
How does Grand Central Dispatch handle tasks?
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Thread creation is considered heavier than process creation.
Thread creation is considered heavier than process creation.
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What effect does the deferred cancellation model have on thread cancellation?
What effect does the deferred cancellation model have on thread cancellation?
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Study Notes
Operating Systems Concepts
- Operating systems act as intermediaries between users and hardware
- The kernel is the core program continuously running on a computer
- Cache memory is faster than secondary storage
- Asymmetric multiprocessing evenly distributes tasks across processors
- Virtualization allows running multiple operating systems on one hardware system
- Device controllers manage hardware without operating system involvement
- Multiprogramming allows multiple jobs to reside in memory
- Mobile computing environments often rely on Wi-Fi
- Distributed computing systems consist of interconnected systems
- Cloud computing extends virtualization
Basic (10 questions)
- The primary function of an operating system is to manage computer hardware and provide a user interface
- A computer system comprises hardware, operating system, and users
- The bootstrap program loads the operating system kernel during startup
- Solid-state disks are faster than hard disks
- The mode bit differentiates between user mode and kernel mode in an operating system
- A cache is temporary, fast storage for frequently used data
- Standalone computers do not share resources among multiple users
- Embedded systems are designed for specific purposes and do not share resources
Intermediate (7 questions)
- Direct Memory Access (DMA) reduces CPU load during data transfers
- Distributed computing environments heavily depend on TCP/IP protocols
- Operating systems use a structure for efficient interrupt handling
- A string of binary digits is a critical component in the kernel data structure (e.g., bitmap)
- A distributed computing environment is a network of connected systems
- The primary function of resource allocation is to provide CPU and memory resources to programs
- Layered approaches in operating systems provide abstraction
Advanced (3 questions)
- The main challenge in cache management is the replacement policy
- Cloud computing applications delivered via the internet are Software as a Service (SaaS)
- Virtual Machines Managers (VMMs) provide virtualization services
True/False (10 questions)
- Operating systems act as intermediaries between the user and hardware
- The kernel is the only program constantly running in a computer
- Cache memory is slower than secondary storage
- Asymmetric multiprocessing evenly distributes tasks across processors
- Virtualization allows multiple operating systems on one machine
- Device controllers directly manage hardware without the operating system's intervention
- Multiprogramming allows multiple jobs in memory at once
- Mobile computing relies on Wi-Fi
- Distributed computing uses homogenous systems
- Cloud computing is an extension of virtualization
Fill in the Blanks (10 questions)
- Bootstrap programs are stored in ROM/EPROM.
- The basic unit of data in storage is a bit
- Operating systems are interrupt-driven
- Operating systems manage device I/O
- In a computer system, distributed computing allows multiple systems to work together
- A program in execution is a process.
- The fastest storage level is the registers
- A virtual machine monitor (VMM) can virtualize hardware
- The most common network protocol is TCP/IP
- The bootstrap loader initializes the operating system
Ch2 Basic (10 questions)
- System calls allow user programs to interact with hardware
- Operating systems provide services like resource allocation, file management, and security
- The Command Line Interface (CLI) is a common user interface
- System calls manage processes and files
- The fundamental OS service for users is resource allocation
- System calls help in file management, including creation and deletion
- OS structures using layered approaches include UNIX
Ch2 Intermediate (7 questions)
- Parameter passing in system calls uses different methods.
- Resource allocation in operating systems is essential
- Layered OS structures interface between the hardware and software
- A key operating system design principle separates policy and mechanism
- Parameter passing can employ different methods
- Efficient interrupt handling relies on OS structures
- Distributed computing utilizes network protocols and communication
Ch2 Advanced (3 questions)
- A fundamental challenge in cache management is the replacement policy
- SaaS (software as a service) is a cloud-based model
- VMMs (virtual machine monitors) provide virtualization
Ch3 Basic (10 questions)
- A process is a program in execution
- Processes exist in different states, including running, waiting, and ready
- Processes are a crucial concept in operating systems
- The process is a program being executed by the computer
- The operating system manages different states of process execution, such as waiting and running state
- The process is a program in execution in an operating system
- Processes are handled through various states in an operating system
- A process, essentially, is a program in active execution
- Process state management is integral to operating system functionality
- A state change of process is often triggered by a specific OS event
Ch3 Intermediate (7 questions)
- Processes can exist in various states (ready, running, waiting)
- A context switch involves switching between processes (or between the kernel and a user program)
- The process control block (PCB) contains important state information about a process
- Systems use queues to manage processes, including ready and device queues
- A critical aspect of processes is the use of system calls and process management by the operating system
- When a process has no other CPU scheduling event that it is aware of it makes its request known
- Memory allocation and scheduling for processes are integral operating system functions
Ch3 Advanced (3 questions)
- Communication techniques (sockets, shared memory, message passing) differ in their efficiency and costs
- Producer-consumer model and concurrency are key concepts in operating systems that help in managing and coordinating processes
- The producer-consumer model and concurrency are vital in managing and coordinating processes
Ch4 Basic (10 questions)
- A thread is a fundamental unit of CPU utilization in a computer system
- Threads share resources within a process
- Pthreads are a standard API for threads
- Amdahl's law explains speedup limitations in multicore systems
- One-to-one threading models map one user thread to one kernel thread
- A key aspect of thread-local storage is that each thread can have its own data
Other General Questions
- Modern operating systems rely on hybrid and microkernel models
- Command line interfaces (CLIs) allow users to interact with systems via commands
- Consistent computing and error detection are OS services
- Bootstrapping is crucial for loading the OS kernel in memory
True/False (10 questions)
- A program becomes a process when loaded to memory
- A terminated program must always return resources
- An OS context switch occurs between threads of the same process (False)
- Short-term scheduling determines which process gets CPU time.
- Indirect communication requires explicit process names
- Blocking send operations are asynchronous communication methods
- Pipes are commonly used for inter-process communication in parent-child processes.
- Android's multitasking limits background processes
- Shared memory is more efficient than message passing for large data transfers
- A zombie process can be stopped by its parent process
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Test your understanding of key operating systems concepts through this quiz. Covering topics such as the roles of the kernel, virtualization, and cache memory, this quiz is perfect for students exploring computer science. Prepare to dive into the mechanisms that enable computing systems to function smoothly.