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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?

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?

Administration mode

User-controlled mode

Supervised mode

Privileged mode (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a component of a contemporary computer system?

Financial transactions Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of interrupts in computer systems?

To provide a way for hardware to interact with the CPU Signup and view all the answers

Why do operating systems need to manage memory efficiently?

To ensure optimal utilization of system resources Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of chapters 1 and 2 in the text?

Describing the common features and functions of operating systems Signup and view all the answers

Which enhancements are NOT included in the hard copy version available in book stores?

Programming problems and projects Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinguishing feature of the electronic version of the book compared to the hard copy version?

Includes solutions to practice exercises Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the book provides a motivational and explanatory introduction to operating systems?

Overview Signup and view all the answers

What aspect is intentionally avoided in chapters 1 and 2 of the text?

Explanation of internal algorithms Signup and view all the answers

What does the text aim to provide for readers in lower-level classes?

'Overview' of operating systems without internal details Signup and view all the answers

What aspect does security protect in a system?

Both data and code integrity Signup and view all the answers

Chapter 18 of the text provides an overview of which topic?

Virtual machines Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Chapter 19 in the text?

Computer networks and distributed systems Signup and view all the answers

Which components are covered in Appendices B through D?

Old influential operating systems Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of POSIX as mentioned in the text?

To define standards for operating systems Signup and view all the answers

Which chapter presents detailed case studies of Linux and Windows 10?

Chapter 20 Signup and view all the answers