Sunday, September 12, 2010

ASSIGNMENT 1

Q1.What is operating system ? What are various functions of operating system?

Q2.Write short notes on the following types of operating system:

  • Batch

  • Interactive

  • Time sharing

  • Real time

  • Distributed

  • Network

Q3.Differentiate between multiprogramming and multithreading systems.

Q4.What is main advantage of multiprogramming?

Q5.Describe the differences between symmetric and asymmetric multiprocessing. What are the advantages and disadvantage of multiprocessor systems?

Q6. What are system calls ?What is the purpose of system calls?

Q7.Explain the layered approach of operating system structure.

Q8.What are various operating system services?

Q9.Explain the following:

  • Re entrant Kernels

  • Monolithic

  • Microkernel systems.

Q10.What are various system components ?What are their major activities?




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