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What is a fundamental responsibility of an operating system?
What is a fundamental responsibility of an operating system?
- Designing software applications
- Creating computer hardware
- Developing memory chips
- Allocating resources to programs (correct)
Why must an operating system be created piece by piece?
Why must an operating system be created piece by piece?
- To complicate the system
- Because it is large and complex (correct)
- To avoid well-delineated portions
- To increase program efficiency
What does the term 'kernel mode' refer to in an operating system?
What does the term 'kernel mode' refer to in an operating system?
- Administration mode
- User-controlled mode
- Supervised mode
- Privileged mode (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a component of a contemporary computer system?
Which of the following is NOT a component of a contemporary computer system?
What is the main purpose of interrupts in computer systems?
What is the main purpose of interrupts in computer systems?
Why do operating systems need to manage memory efficiently?
Why do operating systems need to manage memory efficiently?
What is the main focus of chapters 1 and 2 in the text?
What is the main focus of chapters 1 and 2 in the text?
Which enhancements are NOT included in the hard copy version available in book stores?
Which enhancements are NOT included in the hard copy version available in book stores?
What is the distinguishing feature of the electronic version of the book compared to the hard copy version?
What is the distinguishing feature of the electronic version of the book compared to the hard copy version?
Which part of the book provides a motivational and explanatory introduction to operating systems?
Which part of the book provides a motivational and explanatory introduction to operating systems?
What aspect is intentionally avoided in chapters 1 and 2 of the text?
What aspect is intentionally avoided in chapters 1 and 2 of the text?
What does the text aim to provide for readers in lower-level classes?
What does the text aim to provide for readers in lower-level classes?
What aspect does security protect in a system?
What aspect does security protect in a system?
Chapter 18 of the text provides an overview of which topic?
Chapter 18 of the text provides an overview of which topic?
What is the primary focus of Chapter 19 in the text?
What is the primary focus of Chapter 19 in the text?
Which components are covered in Appendices B through D?
Which components are covered in Appendices B through D?
What is the main purpose of POSIX as mentioned in the text?
What is the main purpose of POSIX as mentioned in the text?
Which chapter presents detailed case studies of Linux and Windows 10?
Which chapter presents detailed case studies of Linux and Windows 10?
