Os Revision Set 1

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1. In what way is an operating system like a government?A) It seldom functions correctly.B) It creates an environment within which other programs can do useful work.C) It performs most useful functions by itself.D) It is always concerned primarily with the individual's needs.

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In what way is an operating system like a government?B) It creates an environment within which other programs can do useful work.

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2. ____ operating systems are designed primarily to maximize resource utilization.A) PCB) Handheld computerC) MainframeD) Network

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____ operating systems are designed primarily to maximize resource utilization.C) Mainframe

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3. What are some other terms for kernel mode?A) supervisor modeB) system modeC) privileged modeD) All of the above

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What are some other terms for kernel mode?D) All of the above

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4. What statement concerning privileged instructions is considered false?A) They may cause harm to the system.B) They can only be executed in kernel mode.C) They cannot be attempted from user mode.D) They are used to manage interrupts.

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What statement concerning privileged instructions is considered false?C) They cannot be attempted from user mode.

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5. . A(n) ________ is the unit of work in a system.A) processB) operating systemC) timerD) mode bit

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A(n) ________ is the unit of work in a system.A) process

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6. The two separate modes of operating in a system areA) supervisor mode and system modeB) kernel mode and privileged modeC) physical mode and logical modeD) user mode and kernel mode

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The two separate modes of operating in a system are...?D) user mode and kernel mode