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What is the primary function of an operating system in a Batch Processing system?
What is the primary function of an operating system in a Batch Processing system?
- Execute multiple programs simultaneously
- Transfer control from one job to the next (correct)
- Monitor the memory usage of each program
- Allocate resources to jobs in the system
How did the operating system handle I/O requests in the context of Batch Processing?
How did the operating system handle I/O requests in the context of Batch Processing?
- Handle I/O requests sequentially based on job priorities
- Queue I/O requests and execute them after job completion (correct)
- Delay I/O requests until all jobs complete execution
- Perform I/O requests concurrently with job execution
Which abstract resource may lead a process to be blocked if unavailable?
Which abstract resource may lead a process to be blocked if unavailable?
- Main memory
- Secondary storage
- External device (correct)
- CPU time
What is the purpose of having multiple program counters per process in a system that supports threads?
What is the purpose of having multiple program counters per process in a system that supports threads?
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What is the primary objective of time sharing in a multiprogramming system?
What is the primary objective of time sharing in a multiprogramming system?
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How are processes managed as they enter a system that supports multiprogramming?
How are processes managed as they enter a system that supports multiprogramming?
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What role does the ready queue header play in managing processes?
What role does the ready queue header play in managing processes?
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