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What is the main function of a command-interpreter system?
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?
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?
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?
What is a disadvantage of the monolithic approach to operating systems?
In a microkernel structure, how are unnecessary parts of the kernel implemented?
In a microkernel structure, how are unnecessary parts of the kernel implemented?
What does protection refer to in the context of operating systems?
What does protection refer to in the context of operating systems?
Which component is responsible for communication between components in a monolithic approach OS?
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 does a virtual machine primarily offer in an operating system environment?
What is a characteristic of the monolithic kernel approach compared to microkernels?
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?
What distinguishes the microkernel structure from the monolithic approach in terms of security and reliability?
