Practice Services Provided By An Operating System (1.1.3) - Introduction to Operating Systems
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Services Provided by an Operating System

Practice - Services Provided by an Operating System

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What three steps are involved in program execution?

💡 Hint: Think of the life cycle from start to finish.

Question 2 Easy

What does the OS do to standardize I/O operations?

💡 Hint: Remember the 'I-O Shield'?

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Question 1

Which of the following services does an OS provide?

Networking
Input/Output Operations
Web Browsing

💡 Hint: Think about core functions of an operating system.

Question 2

True or False: An OS is responsible for managing hardware performance.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the role of the OS in the system.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a new file management system for an OS that allows dynamic user permissions and file sharing. Describe the functionality and how the OS can ensure security.

💡 Hint: Consider current file protection mechanisms and how they could be enhanced.

Challenge 2 Hard

Critique an existing operating system's resource allocation strategy. How could it be optimized for better performance in a multi-user environment?

💡 Hint: Review known scheduling algorithms and their trade-offs.

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