Operating Systems Overview

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What is a key concept in all operating systems?

  • Integrated circuits
  • Multiprogramming (correct)
  • Network operating systems
  • User-friendly GUI

Which type of operating system is most suitable for a large x86 system?

  • Server Operating Systems (correct)
  • Personal Computer Operating Systems
  • Smart Card Operating Systems
  • Real-Time Operating Systems

What do files become after mounting in a file system?

  • Corrupted
  • Inaccessible
  • Deleted
  • Part of the file hierarchy (correct)

In the context of processes, what does the term 'container' refer to?

<p>The address space (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of operating system is commonly used for handheld devices?

<p>Handheld Computer Operating Systems (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a real-time operating system?

<p>To ensure time-critical tasks are completed on time (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of operating systems according to the text?

<p>To turn ugly hardware into beautiful abstractions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which generation of operating systems introduced personal computers?

<p>Fourth generation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What major development characterized the third generation of operating systems?

<p>Integration of ICs and multiprogramming (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which generation of operating systems were transistors and batch systems prevalent?

<p>Second generation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of an operating system as a resource manager?

<p>To provide orderly allocation of resources (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which feature is not typically associated with network operating systems?

<p>Optimization for single-user interfaces (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What concept was introduced by MULTICS developed by MIT and Bell Labs?

<p>Timesharing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which scientist at Bell Labs later developed UNIX?

<p>Ken Thompson (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key component of the Fifth Generation computing era?

<p>Distributed Operating Systems (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a multiprogramming system, what is the benefit of having multiple jobs in memory?

<p>Increased computing power utilization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What concept did the Fourth Generation computing era introduce that focused on ease of use for users?

<p>User friendly GUI (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What technology was first combined by Nokia in the Fifth Generation of computing?

<p>Personal Digital Assistant and Mobile Phone (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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