Test Your Multitasking Knowledge
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Which of the following is true about multitasking in operating systems?

  • API is used to make system calls
  • Each process is given a fair share of CPU time (correct)
  • Processes cannot use system calls
  • Only one process can be active at a time

    • What is the purpose of pre-emptive interrupts in multitasking operating systems?

  • To execute system calls
  • To allocate CPU time to a process (correct)
  • To prevent processes from using system calls
  • To disable multitasking

    • What is an API in the context of operating systems?

  • The actual implementation of system calls
  • A software library
  • A set of rules for communication between software components (correct)
  • A method for executing commands

    • What is the purpose of the Windows CLI command 'cd'?

    <p>To change directories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between logical and physical memory operations?

    <p>Logical memory operations are performed by the CPU, while physical memory operations are performed by the operating system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Each process in a multitasking operating system is given a fair share of CPU time?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: System calls are used by processes to make requests to the operating system?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The Windows CLI command 'copy' is used to move files from one directory to another?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The Windows CLI command 'type' is used to display the content of a text file?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: An API is a set of methods and rules of communication between various software components?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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