Practice Definition And Core Purposes Of An Operating System (1.1.1) - Introduction to Operating Systems
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Definition and Core Purposes of an Operating System

Practice - Definition and Core Purposes of an Operating System

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Question 1 Easy

What does an operating system do?

💡 Hint: Think of what is in between the user and the hardware.

Question 2 Easy

Name one type of user interface provided by an operating system.

💡 Hint: One is very visual, the other requires typing commands.

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Question 1

What is the primary role of an operating system?

Managing hardware resources
Programming applications
Providing internet access

💡 Hint: It sits between the user and the hardware.

Question 2

True or False: An operating system can completely protect the system from all security threats.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the limitations of any system.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Evaluate the importance of error detection in modern operating systems and discuss a scenario where failure to detect an error could lead to system crashes.

💡 Hint: Think about common programming errors like divide by zero.

Challenge 2 Hard

Propose strategies that an OS might implement to ensure resource management is effective in a multi-user environment.

💡 Hint: Consider how you would allocate time and resources fairly among users.

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