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Operating Systems Overview

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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?

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?

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?

Control program Signup and view all the answers

What does a control program primarily focus on?

Preventing errors in user programs Signup and view all the answers

In what context is resource allocation particularly important?

Where many users access the same mainframe or minicomputer Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of a computer system does the operating system need to manage efficiently and fairly?

I/O devices and user programs Signup and view all the answers

Which resource management function is emphasized in relation to preventing errors in user programs?

I/O device control mechanisms Signup and view all the answers

'An operating system is a control program' - What does this entail according to the text?

'An operating system prevents errors in user programs' Signup and view all the answers

'Resource allocation is especially important where many users access the same mainframe or minicomputer' - Why is this the case according to the text?

'Many users create conflicts for resources' Signup and view all the answers

Operating Systems Overview

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Questions and Answers

What does the operating system manage in a computer system?

Why is resource allocation by the operating system important?

What is the role of an operating system as emphasized in the text?

Which term is used to describe a program that manages the execution of user programs?

What does a control program primarily focus on?

In what context is resource allocation particularly important?

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?

'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?

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