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1. Define an Operating System (OS).

An Operating System is system software that manages hardware and software resources,
providing essential services for application programs. It acts as a bridge between users and
computer hardware.

2. What are the main types of software?

Software is classified into three types:
System Software: Examples include operating systems and compilers.
Utility Software: Examples include antivirus and file management tools.
Application Software: Examples include word processors and web browsers.
3. What is the primary goal of an Operating System?
The primary goals include simplifying program execution, enhancing resource utilization, ensuring
hardware sharing, and providing reliability, security, and portability for user applications.

4. What is System Software?

System Software performs core operational tasks, enabling application software to function
seamlessly with hardware. Examples include operating systems and device drivers.
5. What is the significance of multiprogramming in Operating Systems?
Multiprogramming improves CPU utilization by allowing multiple programs in memory
simultaneously, switching to another job during I/O operations.

6. Name the four generations of Operating Systems.

First Generation (1945–1955): Vacuum tubes and plugboards.
Second Generation (1955–1965): Batch processing systems.
Third Generation (1965–1980): Multiprogramming and time-sharing systems.
Fourth Generation (1980–present): Personal computers and networked OS.
7. List two examples of Personal Computer Operating Systems.
Microsoft Windows (e.g., Windows 10).
macOS (e.g., macOS Ventura).

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 8. What are Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)?
RTOS are designed to perform tasks within strict time constraints, making them suitable for critical
systems like defense or automotive controls.
9. What is a Virtual Machine (VM)?
A Virtual Machine abstracts physical hardware into multiple isolated environments, enabling the
execution of different operating systems on a single host.
10. What is the function of a Command-Line Interface (CLI)?
A CLI interprets text-based commands entered by users, executing system-level operations and
offering precise control over tasks.

11. Define Monolithic Kernel.

A Monolithic Kernel runs all OS services in kernel mode as a single program, ensuring high
performance but lacking modularity.
12. What is a Distributed Operating System?
A Distributed OS manages resources across multiple interconnected systems, ensuring resource
sharing and high reliability.
13. What is the role of Process Management in an OS?
Process Management oversees process creation, scheduling, and termination while ensuring
system efficiency through synchronization.

14. What is Kernel Mode?

Kernel Mode is a privileged execution mode in which the OS can directly access hardware
resources, ensuring system-level operations.

15. Define Multiprocessor Systems.

Multiprocessor Systems have multiple CPUs working in parallel, sharing memory and improving
performance and fault tolerance.

16. What are System Calls?

System Calls provide an interface for user programs to request OS services like file manipulation,
process control, and memory allocation.
17. Name two types of Real-Time Operating Systems.

Hard Real-Time OS: Guarantees task deadlines.

Soft Real-Time OS: Prioritizes tasks without strict deadlines.

18. What is File Management in an OS?

File Management involves creating, organizing, and securing files and directories, enabling
efficient data access and sharing.

19. What is Secondary Storage Management?

Secondary Storage Management handles non-volatile storage, managing disk space allocation and
ensuring efficient data retrieval.

20. What is the layered approach in Operating Systems?

The layered approach organizes an OS into hierarchical layers, simplifying debugging and modular
construction.

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1. Define an Operating System (OS) and explain its functions.

An Operating System (OS) is system software that acts as an intermediary between users and hardware.
It manages system resources and provides services for application programs. Key functions include:

Process Management: Handles execution, scheduling, and termination of processes.

Memory Management: Allocates and deallocates memory to processes.
File System Management: Organizes, stores, and retrieves data efficiently.
I/O Device Management: Coordinates input/output device operations.
Security and Access Control: Protects data and resources from unauthorized access.

2. Explain the types of software.

Software is classified into:

1. System Software: Includes operating systems and utility software that manage hardware and
software operations.
2. Utility Software: Offers tools for system maintenance, such as antivirus or file compression tools.
3. Application Software: Designed for end-users to perform specific tasks like word processing or
gaming.

Each type plays a distinct role in ensuring smooth computer functionality.

3. What are the primary goals of an Operating System?

The goals of an OS include:

User Convenience: Simplifies application execution and interaction.

Resource Utilization: Efficiently manages CPU, memory, and storage.
Portability: Ensures software runs across various hardware platforms.
Security: Protects against data breaches and unauthorized access.
Reliability: Provides stability and error handling for smooth operation.

4. Explain multiprogramming and its importance.

Multiprogramming allows multiple programs to reside in memory simultaneously, ensuring optimal CPU
utilization. When one program waits for I/O, the CPU executes another, maximizing resource use.
Advantages:

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 Increases CPU efficiency.
Reduces idle time.
Challenges:
Requires sophisticated memory management.

5. What are the generations of Operating Systems?

1. First Generation (1945–1955): Vacuum tubes; machine language.

2. Second Generation (1955–1965): Batch processing with transistors.
3. Third Generation (1965–1980): Multiprogramming and time-sharing.
4. Fourth Generation (1980–present): Networking, personal computing, and cloud systems.

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6. What are Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)?

Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) are designed to execute tasks within specific time constraints,
ensuring predictable behavior for critical applications.
Types:

1. Hard Real-Time Systems: Tasks must meet strict deadlines; failure can lead to hazards (e.g.,
defense systems).
2. Soft Real-Time Systems: Deadlines are prioritized, but occasional delays are tolerable (e.g.,
multimedia streaming).

Key Features:

Deterministic Scheduling: Ensures tasks are completed predictably.

Interrupt Handling: Handles time-critical tasks with precision.
Applications: Used in automotive systems, robotics, medical devices, and industrial controls.

RTOS balances precision and reliability, making it indispensable for time-sensitive tasks.

7. Explain the layered approach in Operating Systems.

The layered approach structures an OS into hierarchical layers, each performing specific functions.
Structure:

Layer 0: Hardware (e.g., CPU, memory).

Layer 1: Kernel functions (e.g., process management).
Layer 2: Device drivers and file systems.

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 Layer 3: User interfaces like CLI or GUI.

Advantages:

Simplifies debugging and construction.

Encapsulation ensures changes in one layer don’t affect others.

Disadvantages:

Overhead between layers reduces efficiency.

Increased complexity in designing interactions.

This modular structure is widely used in modern OS like UNIX.

8. What is a Distributed Operating System?

A Distributed OS manages resources across multiple interconnected machines, appearing as a single

system to users.
Characteristics:

Resource Sharing: Files, printers, and memory are accessible across nodes.
Load Balancing: Distributes tasks efficiently among nodes.
Fault Tolerance: Ensures the system continues to function despite node failures.

Applications:

Cloud computing platforms.

Large-scale applications like search engines and social networks.

Distributed OS enhances scalability, reliability, and performance in networked environments.

9. Explain Process Management in an OS.

Process management is a core function of the OS that handles process lifecycle.

Functions:

Creation and Termination: Allocates and releases resources as needed.

Scheduling: Prioritizes processes for efficient CPU utilization.
Synchronization: Coordinates processes to prevent conflicts.
Inter-Process Communication (IPC): Enables processes to exchange data.

Efficient process management ensures multitasking, prevents deadlocks, and optimizes performance.

10. What is Memory Management in an OS?

Memory management optimizes primary memory allocation for processes.

Functions:

1. Tracking Memory Usage: Records memory allocation status.

2. Allocation/Deallocation: Assigns and frees memory dynamically.
3. Paging: Divides memory into fixed-size pages for efficient use.
4. Swapping: Moves inactive processes to secondary storage.

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Proper memory management prevents fragmentation, ensures multitasking, and enhances system
stability.

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