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What is one of the functions of an operating system related to file management?
What is one of the functions of an operating system related to file management?
- Managing network security
- Formatting hard drives
- Optimizing CPU performance
- Creating and deleting files and directories (correct)
In the context of operating systems, what is resource allocation primarily concerned with?
In the context of operating systems, what is resource allocation primarily concerned with?
- Handling user authentication
- Allocating CPU cycles, main memory, file storage, and I/O devices (correct)
- Optimizing network bandwidth
- Ensuring software compatibility
Which method of communications can an operating system use to enable processes to exchange information?
Which method of communications can an operating system use to enable processes to exchange information?
- Shared memory and message passing (correct)
- Semaphore signaling
- Cache memory
- Packet sniffing
What role does error detection play in operating systems?
What role does error detection play in operating systems?
Why are debugging facilities considered important in operating systems?
Why are debugging facilities considered important in operating systems?
When multiple users or jobs are running concurrently, what is a critical task that the operating system must perform?
When multiple users or jobs are running concurrently, what is a critical task that the operating system must perform?
What type of entity is a program in the context of an operating system?
What type of entity is a program in the context of an operating system?
Which activity is NOT a responsibility of the operating system in process management?
Which activity is NOT a responsibility of the operating system in process management?
In a multi-threaded process, how many program counters are typically present?
In a multi-threaded process, how many program counters are typically present?
What is the primary function of memory management in an operating system?
What is the primary function of memory management in an operating system?
'Providing mechanisms for deadlock handling' is a responsibility of the operating system in which area?
'Providing mechanisms for deadlock handling' is a responsibility of the operating system in which area?
Which of the following is NOT a function of file-system management in an operating system?
Which of the following is NOT a function of file-system management in an operating system?
What is a common activity associated with mass-storage management in an operating system?
What is a common activity associated with mass-storage management in an operating system?
'Caching' in an operating system functions as a principle to:
'Caching' in an operating system functions as a principle to:
'Security' in an operating system primarily focuses on:
'Security' in an operating system primarily focuses on:
'Virtualization' allows operating systems to run applications within other OSes. This can be achieved through:
'Virtualization' allows operating systems to run applications within other OSes. This can be achieved through:
What is the primary function of system programs in an operating system?
What is the primary function of system programs in an operating system?
Which of the following is NOT considered a function of system programs in an operating system?
Which of the following is NOT considered a function of system programs in an operating system?
What type of loaders assign final addresses to program parts and adjust code and data to match those addresses?
What type of loaders assign final addresses to program parts and adjust code and data to match those addresses?
In the context of operating systems, what is the purpose of linkers?
In the context of operating systems, what is the purpose of linkers?
Which of the following is not a function typically performed by background services in an operating system?
Which of the following is not a function typically performed by background services in an operating system?
What is the main purpose of communications programs in an operating system?
What is the main purpose of communications programs in an operating system?
Which of the following is a function commonly performed by application programs in an operating system?
Which of the following is a function commonly performed by application programs in an operating system?
What type of structure does MS-DOS represent in the context of operating systems?
What type of structure does MS-DOS represent in the context of operating systems?
What characteristic distinguishes a microkernel structure from other operating system structures?
What characteristic distinguishes a microkernel structure from other operating system structures?
Which of the following is a reason why applications are usually operating system specific?
Which of the following is a reason why applications are usually operating system specific?