Virtual Machine Overview

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What is the main function of a command-interpreter system?

To control access to system and user resources

To load device drivers into the running kernel

To structure the OS by removing unnecessary parts of the kernel

To read and execute control statements (correct)

Which protection mechanism must distinguish between authorized and unauthorized usage?

Protection (correct)

Virtual Machine

Monolithic Approach

Microkernel Structure

What is a key advantage of the monolithic approach to operating systems?

Can be easily extended (correct)

Removes unnecessary parts of the kernel

Has poor performance due to message passing overhead

Offers minimal process and memory management

What is a disadvantage of the monolithic approach to operating systems?

Poor performance due to message passing overhead Signup and view all the answers

In a microkernel structure, how are unnecessary parts of the kernel implemented?

As system and user-level programs Signup and view all the answers

What does protection refer to in the context of operating systems?

Controlling access to system and user resources Signup and view all the answers

Which component is responsible for communication between components in a monolithic approach OS?

<pre><code>extit{Message passing} </code></pre> Signup and view all the answers

What does a virtual machine primarily offer in an operating system environment?

<pre><code>extit{Minimal process and memory management} </code></pre> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the monolithic kernel approach compared to microkernels?

Simplifies OS extension Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the microkernel structure from the monolithic approach in terms of security and reliability?

Higher security due to small kernel size Signup and view all the answers

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What is the main function of a command-interpreter system?

Which protection mechanism must distinguish between authorized and unauthorized usage?

What is a key advantage of the monolithic approach to operating systems?

What is a disadvantage of the monolithic approach to operating systems?

In a microkernel structure, how are unnecessary parts of the kernel implemented?

What does protection refer to in the context of operating systems?

Which component is responsible for communication between components in a monolithic approach OS?

What does a virtual machine primarily offer in an operating system environment?

What is a characteristic of the monolithic kernel approach compared to microkernels?

What distinguishes the microkernel structure from the monolithic approach in terms of security and reliability?

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