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COP4610 Midterm 1 Quiz QuestionsThe main memory is not suitable for permanent storage or backup purposes because _________.
A) it is volatile and susceptible to data loss
B) it is expensive
C) it should be reserved for running programs only
D) the operating system has to be loaded in it - correct answer ✔✔it is volatile and susceptible to data
loss (A)
A dual-core system requires each core has its own cache memory.
A) True
B) False
C) Neither true nor false
D) Illogical question: the cores have nothing to do with the cache - correct answer ✔✔False (B)
Which of the following might not be a difference between operating systems for mainframe computers
and personal computers?
A) An operating system for a PC must be concerned with response time for an interactive user which is
not so much of a consideration in batch systems.
B) A PC operating system must switch rapidly between different jobs, whereas a batch system may not
need to manage time sharing.
C) Batch operating systems have more stringent requirements than OS's for personal computers
D) Batch systems do not have to be concerned with interacting with a user as much as a personal
computer. - correct answer ✔✔Batch operating systems have more stringent requirements than OS's for
personal computers (C)
There won't be _________ inside a CPU.
, A) Cache
B) RAM
C) ALU
D) Control Unit - correct answer ✔✔RAM (A)
Which of the following is an essential manager of every operating system?
A) Process Manager
B) Disk Manager
C) Directory Manager
D) System Manager - correct answer ✔✔Process Manager (A)
For well-defined, fixed time constraints, it is recommended to use a/an __________ operating system.
A) batch
B) clustered
C) real-time
D) network - correct answer ✔✔real-time (C)
_________ allows user to manipulate resources that may be located over a wide geographical area.
A) embedded systems
B) Random access memory
C) cache
D) Networks - correct answer ✔✔Networks (D)
___________ operating systems are designed primarily to maximize resource utilization.
A) PC
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