Practice Definition and Core Purposes of an Operating System - 1.1.1 | Module 1: Introduction to Operating Systems | Operating Systems
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Question 1

Easy

What does an operating system do?

πŸ’‘ 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.

πŸ’‘ 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

πŸ’‘ 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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the limitations of any system.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about common programming errors like divide by zero.

Question 2

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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how you would allocate time and resources fairly among users.

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