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This document outlines the fundamentals of operating systems, including definitions, evolution, structure, and key functions. It covers various concepts such as multiprogramming, time-sharing, system calls, and user interfaces. Additionally, it discusses components of computer systems and provides notes on resource, process, job, and device management.

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Operating system module1 questions

This document outlines the fundamentals of operating systems, including definitions, evolution, structure, and key functions. It covers various concepts such as multiprogramming, time-sharing, system calls, and user interfaces. Additionally, it discusses components of computer systems and provides notes on resource, process, job, and device management.

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OPERATING SYSTEM

Module 1

Part A

Define operating system?


What is the evolution of OS?
What is OS structure?
List the functions of an operating system?
What is Bootstrap program?
What is multiprogramming?
What do you mean by Time sharing OS?
What is Batch processing in early OS?
What is Kernel mode?
What is User mode?
Differentiate Kernel mode and User mode?
What do you mean by dual mode operation?
What is mode bit?
What is an interrupt?
What is meant by Accounting?
What are the two fundamental approaches to interface with the OS?
What is a command interpreter?
What do you mean by graphical user interface?
What is system calls in OS
What are the different types of system calls?
List the Process control system calls
List the File management system calls
List the Device management system calls
List the Information maintenance system calls
List the Communication system calls

Part B
What are the components of a computer system?
Write a note on the evolution of OS
Briefly explain OS structure
What is Resource management?
What is Process management?
What is Job management?
What is Device management?
Write a note on Time sharing OS
Write a note on Batch processing OS
Briefly explain the operations of operating system with a diagram
Explain OS services
Briefly explain the services provided by the OS to the user
Discuss about user operating system interface
Write a note on System calls

Part C
Explain the functions of operating system
Explain types of system calls

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