Practice Time-sharing Operating Systems (10.5) - Operating System Types for Real-Time and Embedded Applications
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Time-Sharing Operating Systems

Practice - Time-Sharing Operating Systems

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define multitasking in the context of operating systems.

💡 Hint: Think about how different applications can operate at the same time.

Question 2 Easy

What is a time slice?

💡 Hint: It's like a slice of cake for which everyone gets a piece.

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Question 1

What does multitasking in time-sharing OS refer to?

Running one task at a time
Running multiple tasks at the same time
Blocking all tasks to prioritize one

💡 Hint: Think about the efficiency of using resources.

Question 2

True or False: Time-sharing operating systems guarantee strict deadlines for tasks.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider what real-time systems must achieve.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Devise a time-sharing system for a smart home. Explain how context switching would work when multiple devices, like lights and heating, need management.

💡 Hint: Consider the user's experience and demands on the system.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze the time-sharing approach for a multi-user online gaming platform. Discuss potential challenges and performance issues that might arise.

💡 Hint: Think about the requirements of real-time interactions in gaming.

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