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What does the operating system manage in a computer system?
What does the operating system manage in a computer system?
- CPU time and memory space
- File-storage space and I/O devices
- All of the above (correct)
- Only CPU time
Why is resource allocation by the operating system important?
Why is resource allocation by the operating system important?
- To prevent errors and improper use of the computer
- To operate the computer system efficiently and fairly (correct)
- To control I/O devices and user programs
- All of the above
What is the role of an operating system as emphasized in the text?
What is the role of an operating system as emphasized in the text?
- To provide control over user programs only
- To control I/O devices and prevent errors in user programs (correct)
- To allocate CPU time efficiently
- To manage memory space effectively
Which term is used to describe a program that manages the execution of user programs?
Which term is used to describe a program that manages the execution of user programs?
What does a control program primarily focus on?
What does a control program primarily focus on?
In what context is resource allocation particularly important?
In what context is resource allocation particularly important?
What aspect of a computer system does the operating system need to manage efficiently and fairly?
What aspect of a computer system does the operating system need to manage efficiently and fairly?
Which resource management function is emphasized in relation to preventing errors in user programs?
Which resource management function is emphasized in relation to preventing errors in user programs?
'An operating system is a control program' - What does this entail according to the text?
'An operating system is a control program' - What does this entail according to the text?
'Resource allocation is especially important where many users access the same mainframe or minicomputer' - Why is this the case according to the text?
'Resource allocation is especially important where many users access the same mainframe or minicomputer' - Why is this the case according to the text?
