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What is the main purpose of an operating system?
What is the main purpose of an operating system?
- To design computer hardware
- To analyze computer system performance
- To develop computer programs
- To provide computer system resources to users (correct)
In the context of the text, what are the 'resources' referred to?
In the context of the text, what are the 'resources' referred to?
- Natural energy sources
- Computer system components and capabilities (correct)
- Human resources within an organization
- Financial assets
Who or what are the 'users' mentioned in the text?
Who or what are the 'users' mentioned in the text?
- People who interact with the computer system (correct)
- Individuals who design operating systems
- Material used in manufacturing computer systems
- Software programs installed on the computer
What is meant by 'conveniently' in the context of the text?
What is meant by 'conveniently' in the context of the text?
What determines how convenient it is to use a computer system?
What determines how convenient it is to use a computer system?
In the context of computer systems, what does 'special-purpose' refer to?
In the context of computer systems, what does 'special-purpose' refer to?
What is the trade-off for making more performance or efficiency gains in a computer system?
What is the trade-off for making more performance or efficiency gains in a computer system?
What is the main trade-off for general-purpose systems according to the text?
What is the main trade-off for general-purpose systems according to the text?
What is the potential of general-purpose systems with the correct software?
What is the potential of general-purpose systems with the correct software?
What is the primary characteristic of special-purpose systems, according to the text?
What is the primary characteristic of special-purpose systems, according to the text?
Which of the following is an example of a special-purpose system as mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is an example of a special-purpose system as mentioned in the text?
What is one of the main limitations of special-purpose systems, based on the information provided?
What is one of the main limitations of special-purpose systems, based on the information provided?
What is a key characteristic of open-source operating systems?
What is a key characteristic of open-source operating systems?
Which are two well-known open-source operating systems mentioned in the text?
Which are two well-known open-source operating systems mentioned in the text?
What is the primary benefit of open-source computing in the development of operating systems?
What is the primary benefit of open-source computing in the development of operating systems?
What is the main difference between a single processor and a multiprocessor system?
What is the main difference between a single processor and a multiprocessor system?
What trade-off does a multiprocessor system make in order to augment system performance?
What trade-off does a multiprocessor system make in order to augment system performance?
What is the primary benefit of using a multiprocessor system?
What is the primary benefit of using a multiprocessor system?
What is the primary difference between a multiprocessor and a multi-core system?
What is the primary difference between a multiprocessor and a multi-core system?
What is the main benefit of using a multiprocessor system?
What is the main benefit of using a multiprocessor system?
What is the key characteristic of a multi-processor system?
What is the key characteristic of a multi-processor system?
In the context of computer systems, what does 'high-performance computing (via parallelization)' refer to?
In the context of computer systems, what does 'high-performance computing (via parallelization)' refer to?
What is the primary benefit of clustered systems?
What is the primary benefit of clustered systems?
What determines the convenience of using a clustered system?
What determines the convenience of using a clustered system?
What are the different computing environments mentioned in the text?
What are the different computing environments mentioned in the text?
What is the primary benefit of using a distributed computing environment?
What is the primary benefit of using a distributed computing environment?
What is a key difference between traditional and mobile computing environments?
What is a key difference between traditional and mobile computing environments?
What is the primary limitation of special-purpose systems based on the information provided?
What is the primary limitation of special-purpose systems based on the information provided?
What determines the convenience of using a clustered system?
What determines the convenience of using a clustered system?
What are the two main types of distributed systems mentioned in the text?
What are the two main types of distributed systems mentioned in the text?
What is the primary trade-off for using a distributed system?
What is the primary trade-off for using a distributed system?
What is the primary characteristic of open-source operating systems?
What is the primary characteristic of open-source operating systems?
What is a key characteristic of peer-to-peer systems as mentioned in the text?
What is a key characteristic of peer-to-peer systems as mentioned in the text?
What is the primary trade-off for using a peer-to-peer system according to the text?
What is the primary trade-off for using a peer-to-peer system according to the text?
In the context of distributed computing, what does 'all machines are equal (peers)' imply?
In the context of distributed computing, what does 'all machines are equal (peers)' imply?
What is the main benefit of utilizing a peer-to-peer system in a distributed network?
What is the main benefit of utilizing a peer-to-peer system in a distributed network?
What is the primary characteristic of a client-server system?
What is the primary characteristic of a client-server system?
What is the primary benefit of using a client-server system?
What is the primary benefit of using a client-server system?
What is the primary limitation of a peer-to-peer system compared to a client-server system?
What is the primary limitation of a peer-to-peer system compared to a client-server system?
In peer-to-peer systems, what role do the peers/machines play?
In peer-to-peer systems, what role do the peers/machines play?
What is the primary trade-off when using virtualization to run an OS inside another OS?
What is the primary trade-off when using virtualization to run an OS inside another OS?
What is the basis of Cloud Computing, as mentioned in the text?
What is the basis of Cloud Computing, as mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of using emulation to mimic other hardware, as described in the text?
What is the purpose of using emulation to mimic other hardware, as described in the text?
What is the primary responsibility of the Hypervisor or Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) on the host machine?
What is the primary responsibility of the Hypervisor or Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) on the host machine?
What is the primary responsibility of the hypervisor or Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) on the host machine?
What is the primary responsibility of the hypervisor or Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) on the host machine?
What does the hypervisor protect when there are multiple guests running?
What does the hypervisor protect when there are multiple guests running?
What is a primary characteristic of real-time embedded systems?
What is a primary characteristic of real-time embedded systems?
Which type of system is Raspberry Pi an example of?
Which type of system is Raspberry Pi an example of?
What is a key trade-off for utilizing real-time embedded systems?
What is a key trade-off for utilizing real-time embedded systems?
What is a distinguishing feature of real-time embedded systems compared to traditional computer systems?
What is a distinguishing feature of real-time embedded systems compared to traditional computer systems?
What is the function of a bus in a typical computer system?
What is the function of a bus in a typical computer system?
What is the primary characteristic of real-time embedded systems?
What is the primary characteristic of real-time embedded systems?
what are the step in instruction cycle
what are the step in instruction cycle
What is the primary function of the CPU in Von Neumann architecture?
What is the primary function of the CPU in Von Neumann architecture?
What is a key characteristic of Von Neumann architecture?
What is a key characteristic of Von Neumann architecture?
What is the primary responsibility of the Hypervisor or Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) on the host machine?
What is the primary responsibility of the Hypervisor or Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) on the host machine?
What is the first step in the booting up process?
What is the first step in the booting up process?
What does the flash card store in the booting up process?
What does the flash card store in the booting up process?
What does the MBR store in the booting up process?
What does the MBR store in the booting up process?
What is the set of instructions on how to load the operating system called in the booting up process?
What is the set of instructions on how to load the operating system called in the booting up process?
What is the first sector of the primary master drive called?
What is the first sector of the primary master drive called?
What does the CPU default to in most PCs to load the BIOS?
What does the CPU default to in most PCs to load the BIOS?
What does the BIOS load from the boot sector into memory?
What does the BIOS load from the boot sector into memory?
To which component is control handed after the Master Boot Record (MBR) is loaded?
To which component is control handed after the Master Boot Record (MBR) is loaded?
What is the main function of the 2nd stage bootloader?
What is the main function of the 2nd stage bootloader?
Why does the 1st stage bootloader load the 2nd stage bootloader into memory and transfer control to it?
Why does the 1st stage bootloader load the 2nd stage bootloader into memory and transfer control to it?
What is the role of GNU GRUB or Windows BOOTMGR/NTLDR in the booting up process?
What is the role of GNU GRUB or Windows BOOTMGR/NTLDR in the booting up process?
What is the primary responsibility of the 1st stage bootloader in the booting up process?
What is the primary responsibility of the 1st stage bootloader in the booting up process?
What is the typical sequence of events when a CPU receives an interrupt signal?
What is the typical sequence of events when a CPU receives an interrupt signal?
What component of a computer system handles interrupt signals from hardware or software?
What component of a computer system handles interrupt signals from hardware or software?
In the booting up process, what is the main purpose of a Master Boot Record (MBR)?
In the booting up process, what is the main purpose of a Master Boot Record (MBR)?
What occurs after an Interrupt Service Routine (ISR) is executed?
What occurs after an Interrupt Service Routine (ISR) is executed?
What does ISR stand for in computing?
What does ISR stand for in computing?
What is the primary benefit of open-source computing in the development of operating systems?
What is the primary benefit of open-source computing in the development of operating systems?
What is a key characteristic of Von Neumann architecture in computer systems?
What is a key characteristic of Von Neumann architecture in computer systems?
What is the primary trade-off for using a peer-to-peer system according to the text?
What is the primary trade-off for using a peer-to-peer system according to the text?
What is the main purpose of an interrupt vector/table in computer systems?
What is the main purpose of an interrupt vector/table in computer systems?
What is the primary responsibility of the 1st stage bootloader in the booting up process?
What is the primary responsibility of the 1st stage bootloader in the booting up process?
What is the main trade-off for using a peer-to-peer system according to the text?
What is the main trade-off for using a peer-to-peer system according to the text?
What occurs after an Interrupt Service Routine (ISR) is executed in a computer system?
What occurs after an Interrupt Service Routine (ISR) is executed in a computer system?
What is the purpose of a maskable interrupt in a CPU?
What is the purpose of a maskable interrupt in a CPU?
What role does the non-maskable interrupt play in a CPU?
What role does the non-maskable interrupt play in a CPU?
What is the main characteristic of a non-maskable interrupt in a CPU?
What is the main characteristic of a non-maskable interrupt in a CPU?
In the context of CPU interrupts, what does 'maskable' mean?
In the context of CPU interrupts, what does 'maskable' mean?
What happens during synchronous I/O (blocking) in a CPU?
What happens during synchronous I/O (blocking) in a CPU?
What is the primary action of the CPU when executing I/O commands?
What is the primary action of the CPU when executing I/O commands?
What is the result of a synchronous I/O (blocking) in a CPU?
What is the result of a synchronous I/O (blocking) in a CPU?
What is the behavior of the request program during synchronous I/O (blocking)?
What is the behavior of the request program during synchronous I/O (blocking)?
What is a primary advantage of using asynchronous I/O (non-blocking)?
What is a primary advantage of using asynchronous I/O (non-blocking)?
What is a potential disadvantage of using asynchronous I/O (non-blocking)?
What is a potential disadvantage of using asynchronous I/O (non-blocking)?
What is the role of an interrupt in asynchronous I/O (non-blocking)?
What is the role of an interrupt in asynchronous I/O (non-blocking)?
How does asynchronous I/O (non-blocking) differ from synchronous I/O (blocking)?
How does asynchronous I/O (non-blocking) differ from synchronous I/O (blocking)?
What is a drawback of the device controller interrupting the CPU for every byte transfer?
What is a drawback of the device controller interrupting the CPU for every byte transfer?
How does the device controller's behavior impact the CPU's operations?
How does the device controller's behavior impact the CPU's operations?
What is a consequence of the constant interrupts from the device controller?
What is a consequence of the constant interrupts from the device controller?
How does the frequent interrupting of the CPU by the device controller affect the system's efficiency?
How does the frequent interrupting of the CPU by the device controller affect the system's efficiency?
What is the main purpose of Direct Memory Access (DMA) in computer systems?
What is the main purpose of Direct Memory Access (DMA) in computer systems?
What is the primary characteristic of a non-maskable interrupt in a CPU?
What is the primary characteristic of a non-maskable interrupt in a CPU?
How does asynchronous I/O (non-blocking) differ from synchronous I/O (blocking)?
How does asynchronous I/O (non-blocking) differ from synchronous I/O (blocking)?
What is a potential disadvantage of using asynchronous I/O (non-blocking)?
What is a potential disadvantage of using asynchronous I/O (non-blocking)?
What is the primary function of Direct Memory Access (DMA) as described in the text?
What is the primary function of Direct Memory Access (DMA) as described in the text?
What happens when a disk controller reads an entire block/sector from the disk into memory, based on the text?
What happens when a disk controller reads an entire block/sector from the disk into memory, based on the text?
How does Direct Memory Access (DMA) handle interrupts during data transfer, based on the text?
How does Direct Memory Access (DMA) handle interrupts during data transfer, based on the text?
What is the main advantage of using Direct Memory Access (DMA) in data transfer, according to the text?
What is the main advantage of using Direct Memory Access (DMA) in data transfer, according to the text?
