Practice - Evolution of Operating Systems
Practice Questions
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What function did early computers serve in terms of OS?
💡 Hint: Think about how programs were set up.
Describe one limitation of first-generation computers.
💡 Hint: Consider the user interaction process.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
Which generation of operating systems had no OS?
💡 Hint: Recall the historical context.
True or False: Batch systems required user interaction during job execution.
💡 Hint: Consider how batch systems operate.
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Challenge Problems
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Critique the evolution from batch systems to multiprogramming. How did each decision throughout history help shape the next generation of operating systems?
💡 Hint: Reflect on how user needs evolved over time.
Discuss how modern distributed systems solve issues that were once challenges in early operating systems, like idle CPU time and inefficient resource use.
💡 Hint: Consider the benefits of collaboration.
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