OPERATING SYSTEM CONCEPTS 10TH
EDITION ABRAHAM SILBERSCHATZ GREG
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CHAPTERS 100% ORIGINAL
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ANSWERS GUARANTEED PASS
⫸ Hardware Answer: CPU, Memory, I/O devices which provide basic
computing resources for the system
⫸ Central Processing Unit (CPU) Answer: Main Processor
⫸ Memory Answer: Dynamic data storage unit
⫸ Input/Output devices Answer: devices that are used to input to a
computer (keyboard, mouse) or output (monitor)
⫸ Application Programs Answer: Word processors, spreadsheets,
compilers, and web browsers
⫸ Ease of Use Answer: how convenient it is for a user to use a PC
, ⫸ Resource Utilization Answer: how various hardware and software
resources are shared
⫸ Mainframe Answer: large and powerful data processing system
⫸ Minicomputer Answer: Middle range of computing systems, between
mainframes and PCs
⫸ Workstation Answer: a work PC
⫸ resource allocator Answer: job of the operating system, allocates and
manages hardware resources
⫸ Control Program Answer: manages the execution of user programs to
prevent errors and improper use of the computer
⫸ bit Answer: basic unit of computer storage (0 or 1)
⫸ byte Answer: 8 bits, smallest convenient chunk of storage
⫸ Word Answer: a given computer architectures native storage unit
(made up of one or more bytes)
⫸ Kernel Answer: the one program running at all times on the computer
EDITION ABRAHAM SILBERSCHATZ GREG
GAGNE PETER GALVIN TEST BANK ALL
CHAPTERS 100% ORIGINAL
CERTIFICATION REVIEW SET 2026
ANSWERS GUARANTEED PASS
⫸ Hardware Answer: CPU, Memory, I/O devices which provide basic
computing resources for the system
⫸ Central Processing Unit (CPU) Answer: Main Processor
⫸ Memory Answer: Dynamic data storage unit
⫸ Input/Output devices Answer: devices that are used to input to a
computer (keyboard, mouse) or output (monitor)
⫸ Application Programs Answer: Word processors, spreadsheets,
compilers, and web browsers
⫸ Ease of Use Answer: how convenient it is for a user to use a PC
, ⫸ Resource Utilization Answer: how various hardware and software
resources are shared
⫸ Mainframe Answer: large and powerful data processing system
⫸ Minicomputer Answer: Middle range of computing systems, between
mainframes and PCs
⫸ Workstation Answer: a work PC
⫸ resource allocator Answer: job of the operating system, allocates and
manages hardware resources
⫸ Control Program Answer: manages the execution of user programs to
prevent errors and improper use of the computer
⫸ bit Answer: basic unit of computer storage (0 or 1)
⫸ byte Answer: 8 bits, smallest convenient chunk of storage
⫸ Word Answer: a given computer architectures native storage unit
(made up of one or more bytes)
⫸ Kernel Answer: the one program running at all times on the computer
