Operating System Test 1 Computer Subject
Operating System Test 1 Computer Subject
Question 11
Embedded computers typically run on a operating system _____?
Embedded systems often use real-time operating systems to handle tasks with strict timing requirements.
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Question 12
Which of the following is not a resource that may be allocated by operating system?
The file system is an abstraction provided by the OS, not a resource that is directly allocated like CPU or memory.
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Question 13
Which of the following is not an operating system?
Oracle is a database management system, not an operating system.
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Question 14
Which of the following is an example of a systems program?
The command interpreter, also known as the shell, is a system program that provides the user interface to the operating system.
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Question 15
Concurrent processes are processes that _____?
Concurrent processes overlap in time, even if not executing simultaneously on a single processor.
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Question 16
A system that supports multiple processes per user is called a _____?
A multi-tasking system allows multiple processes per user to run concurrently.
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Question 17
In which type of multiprocessing, a master processor schedules and allocates work to slave processors?
In asymmetric multiprocessing, the master processor controls and assigns tasks to slave processors.
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Question 18
Which part of the operating system is responsible for CPU scheduling?
The CPU scheduler within the OS kernel is responsible for scheduling, hence 'None of the above' fits.
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Question 19
Which of the following is false about disk when compared to main memory?
Disks are slower compared to main memory, so 'Faster' is false.
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Question 20
Dijkstra's banking algorithm in an operating system solves the problem of _____?
The banker's algorithm is designed for deadlock avoidance by ensuring safe resource allocation.