Practice Time-Sharing Operating Systems - 10.5 | 10. Operating System Types for Real-Time and Embedded Applications | Operating Systems
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define multitasking in the context of operating systems.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how different applications can operate at the same time.

Question 2

Easy

What is a time slice?

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

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Interactive Quizzes

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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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the efficiency of using resources.

Question 2

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

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what real-time systems must achieve.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the user's experience and demands on the system.

Question 2

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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the requirements of real-time interactions in gaming.

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