16 Questions
What is the term used to describe the ability of the computer to handle an increasing number of concurrent users smoothly?
Scalability
Which feature of an operating system allows several users to use the same computer at the same time?
Time sharing
What does 'multitasking' refer to in the context of an operating system?
The processing of multiple tasks simultaneously
What does the 'networking capability' of an operating system allow computers in a network to do?
Send and receive data and share computing resources
What is the function of 'Access to System Resources and Security'?
Protect the system and resources from unauthorized access
Which category does 'Personal Operating Systems' belong to?
Workgroup Operating Systems
What is the main function of 'Utility Programs'?
Perform tasks like sorting sets of data and enhancing computer system performance
What is the role of 'Middleware'?
Transfer requests for information between different systems and exchange data
Where do most 'Application Software' reside?
On the computer hard disk
What does 'Production against unauthorized access' aim to achieve?
Protect the system and resources from unauthorized access
Which type of devices does 'Embedded computer, special-purpose devices' refer to?
Special-purpose devices like Palm OS
What is the purpose of 'Classification of OS by sphere of influence'?
To classify operating systems based on their sphere of influence
Which type of utilities are 'Security Utilities'?
Security spam and pop-up blocker utilities
What is the primary function of 'File Management'?
Ensure that files in secondary storage are available when needed and protected from unauthorized access
What is the purpose of 'Middleware' in terms of communication?
To facilitate communication and exchange data between different systems
What is the main goal of 'Application Software'?
To help users solve particular problems or tasks
Explore the key functions of operating systems, including processing tasks, multitasking, time sharing, and scalability. Learn how operating systems manage processes, enable multiple programs to run simultaneously, and allow several users to utilize the same computer at once.
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