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What is a process in the context of operating systems?
What is a process in the context of operating systems?
- A program in execution (correct)
- A set of resources associated with a file
- A type of address space
- A hierarchy of folders and files
How can a process be described?
How can a process be described?
- As a collection of interconnected files
- As an individual file within a file system
- As a container holding all information needed to run a program (correct)
- As a sequence of code instructions
What is the purpose of the shell in an operating system?
What is the purpose of the shell in an operating system?
- To protect files from unauthorized access
- To manage processes and address spaces
- To create multiple child processes
- To handle input and output operations (correct)
What does a process tree in operating systems illustrate?
What does a process tree in operating systems illustrate?
How are two processes typically connected in an operating system?
How are two processes typically connected in an operating system?
In the command 'cat chapter1 chapter2 chapter3 | grep tree', what is the role of 'cat'?
In the command 'cat chapter1 chapter2 chapter3 | grep tree', what is the role of 'cat'?
Where does the operating system fit in a modern computer system?
Where does the operating system fit in a modern computer system?
What is the primary role of operating systems according to the text?
What is the primary role of operating systems according to the text?
In the history of operating systems, which generation was characterized by the use of vacuum tubes?
In the history of operating systems, which generation was characterized by the use of vacuum tubes?
Which component of a modern computer is responsible for turning hardware into abstractions?
Which component of a modern computer is responsible for turning hardware into abstractions?
During which generation were personal computers dominant according to the text?
During which generation were personal computers dominant according to the text?
What was the distinguishing feature of the second generation of operating systems?
What was the distinguishing feature of the second generation of operating systems?
What concept was introduced by MULTICS, developed by MIT and Bell Labs?
What concept was introduced by MULTICS, developed by MIT and Bell Labs?
Who is credited with developing UNIX after being influenced by MULTICS?
Who is credited with developing UNIX after being influenced by MULTICS?
Which generation of computing introduced the concept of a 'smartphone'?
Which generation of computing introduced the concept of a 'smartphone'?
In a caching system, what is a common issue related to deciding when to put a new item into the cache?
In a caching system, what is a common issue related to deciding when to put a new item into the cache?
What is a key component of a simple personal computer according to Figure 1-6?
What is a key component of a simple personal computer according to Figure 1-6?
Which term describes a system that provides computing power for everyone in a region like electricity?
Which term describes a system that provides computing power for everyone in a region like electricity?
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