10 Questions
What is the primary advantage of single-tasking over multitasking?
It results in higher quality results in more quickly
What is the primary function of a distributed operating system?
To manage a group of independent computers and make them appear as a single computer
What type of embedded system is a digital camera an example of?
Mobile embedded system
What is the function of an analog-to-digital (A-D) converter in an embedded system?
To change an analog electrical signal into a digital one
What is the primary characteristic of a standalone embedded system?
It is not reliant on a host system
What is the primary function of System Software?
To provide interface between application software and system hardware
What type of language is used by users to perform specific tasks?
High Level Language
What is the main characteristic of a hard real-time system?
One failure leads to system failure
Which of the following operating systems is an example of a multi-user OS?
Unix
What is the primary difference between a single-user and a multi-user operating system?
The number of users that can access the system
Understand the basics of System Software, its role as an interface between application software and computer hardware, and how it differs from Application Software. Learn about Operating Systems and their primary services.
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