COS3721 Chapter 1 Exam with Questions and Answers

COS3721 Chapter 1 Exam with Questions and Answers 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. ANSWER B 2. ____ operating systems are designed primarily to maximize resource utilization. A) PC B) Handheld computer C) Mainframe D) Network ANSWER C 3. The most common secondary storage device is ____. A) random access memory B) solid state disks C) tape drives D) magnetic disk ANSWER D 4. Which of the following would lead you to believe that a given system is an SMP-type system? A) Each processor is assigned a specific task. B) There is a boss-worker relationship between the processors. C) Each processor performs all tasks within the operating system. D) None of the above ANSWER C 5. A ____ can be used to prevent a user program from never returning control to the operating system.