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What is a key concept in all operating systems?
What is a key concept in all operating systems?
Which type of operating system is most suitable for a large x86 system?
Which type of operating system is most suitable for a large x86 system?
What do files become after mounting in a file system?
What do files become after mounting in a file system?
In the context of processes, what does the term 'container' refer to?
In the context of processes, what does the term 'container' refer to?
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What type of operating system is commonly used for handheld devices?
What type of operating system is commonly used for handheld devices?
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What is the purpose of a real-time operating system?
What is the purpose of a real-time operating system?
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What is the main purpose of operating systems according to the text?
What is the main purpose of operating systems according to the text?
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Which generation of operating systems introduced personal computers?
Which generation of operating systems introduced personal computers?
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What major development characterized the third generation of operating systems?
What major development characterized the third generation of operating systems?
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In which generation of operating systems were transistors and batch systems prevalent?
In which generation of operating systems were transistors and batch systems prevalent?
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What is the primary function of an operating system as a resource manager?
What is the primary function of an operating system as a resource manager?
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Which feature is not typically associated with network operating systems?
Which feature is not typically associated with network operating systems?
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What concept was introduced by MULTICS developed by MIT and Bell Labs?
What concept was introduced by MULTICS developed by MIT and Bell Labs?
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Which scientist at Bell Labs later developed UNIX?
Which scientist at Bell Labs later developed UNIX?
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What is a key component of the Fifth Generation computing era?
What is a key component of the Fifth Generation computing era?
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In a multiprogramming system, what is the benefit of having multiple jobs in memory?
In a multiprogramming system, what is the benefit of having multiple jobs in memory?
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What concept did the Fourth Generation computing era introduce that focused on ease of use for users?
What concept did the Fourth Generation computing era introduce that focused on ease of use for users?
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What technology was first combined by Nokia in the Fifth Generation of computing?
What technology was first combined by Nokia in the Fifth Generation of computing?
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