Among the following assertions, thick any that is true.

Question 1 Answer
A.

Special purpose microprocessors function independently to the Operating system.

B.

If there is only one general-purpose CPU, then the system is a single-processor system,
despite the number of special purpose processors.

C.

The operating system also communicates with special purpose processors; they do their
jobs autonomously.

D.

The use of special-purpose processors is common since they turn a single-processor system
into a multiprocessor system.

Feedback

The correct answers are:

Special purpose microprocessors function independently to the Operating system.,

If there is only one general-purpose CPU, then the system is a single-processor system,
despite the number of special purpose processors.

Question 2

Partially correct
Mark 0.08 out of 1.00

Flag question

Question text

Amon the following propositions, thick any that constitute a main purpose of an operating
system

Question 2 Answer
A.

As a control program it serves two major functions: (1) supervision of the execution of user
programs to prevent errors and improper use of the computer, and (2) management of the
operation and control ofI/Odevices.

B.

To allocate the separate resources of the computer as needed to solve the problem given. The
allocation process should be as fair and efficient as possible.

C.

To provide an environment for a computer user to execute programs on computer hardware in

a convenient and efficient manner.

D.

To ensure the security of the whole computer system

E.

To avoid unproper use of computer resources.

Feedback

The correct answers are:

To provide an environment for a computer user to execute programs on computer hardware in

a convenient and efficient manner.,

To allocate the separate resources of the computer as needed to solve the problem given. The
allocation process should be as fair and efficient as possible.,

As a control program it serves two major functions: (1) supervision of the execution of user
programs to prevent errors and improper use of the computer, and (2) management of the
operation and control ofI/Odevices.

Question 3

Incorrect
Mark 0.00 out of 1.00

Flag question
Question text

What makes possible thge communication between a device and the CPU ?

Answer: Question 3

Feedback

The correct answer is: dedicated processor

Question 4

Incorrect
Mark 0.00 out of 1.00

Flag question

Question text

Some early computers protected the operating system by placing it in a memory partition that
could not be modified by either the user job

or the operating system itself. With such a system, a difficulty was that the data required by
the operating system (passwords, access controls, accounting information, and so on) would
have to be stored in or passed through unprotected memory and thus be accessible to
unauthorized users. TRUE or FALSE?

Question 4 Answer
True
False

Feedback

The correct answer is 'False'.

Question 5

Partially correct
Mark 0.80 out of 1.00

Flag question

Question text

Let consider the following assertions. Identify and check any assertion that is correct.

NB: Any wrong answer generates a penalty

Question 5 Answer

A.

In contrary to computer developers, users are agents who use applications for OS.

B.

An application program defines the ways in which resources are used to solve users’
computing problems.

C.

The hardware describes the basic computing resources for the system

D.

A computer system has 4 components: The kernel, The System Programs, the Application
programs and the users.

Feedback

The correct answer is:

An application program defines the ways in which resources are used to solve users’
computing problems.

Question 6

Partially correct
Mark 0.67 out of 1.00

Flag question

Question text

Among the following assertions, thick any that is true.

NB: Any wrong answer generates a penalty.

Question 6 Answer

A.
In contrary to symmetric clustering, asymmetric clustered computers share storage and
are closely linked via a local-area network LAN or a faster interconnect, such as
InfiniBand.

B.

In symmetric clustering, two or more hosts are running applications and are monitoring each
other.

C.

In asymmetric clustering, one machine is in hot-standby mode while the other is running
the applications.

D.

Symmetric clustered computers share storage and are closely linked via a local-area network
LAN or a faster interconnect, such as InfiniBand.

Feedback

The correct answer is:

Symmetric clustered computers share storage and are closely linked via a local-area network
LAN or a faster interconnect, such as InfiniBand.

Question 7

Correct
Mark 1.00 out of 1.00

Flag question

Question text

Let consider the following assertions. Identify and check any assertion that is correct.

NB: Any wrong answer generates a penalty.

Question 7 Answer
A.

Multiprogramming increases CPU utilization by organizing jobs (code and data) so that the
CPU always has one to execute.

B.

In a time-shared operating system, many processors are sharing the same Memory

C.

Multiprogramming decreases CPU utilization by organizing jobs (code and data) so that the
CPU always has one to execute.

D.

The operating system keeps jobs with high priority (ready to be executed) in the hard disk
drive simultaneously.

Feedback

The correct answer is:

Multiprogramming increases CPU utilization by organizing jobs (code and data) so that the
CPU always has one to execute.

Question 8

Partially correct
Mark 0.83 out of 1.00

Flag question

Question text

Among the following assertions, thick any that is true.

NB: Any wrong answer generates a penalty.

Question 8 Answer

A.

A multicore system is a multiprocessor system

B.

In a computer system, it is not possible for a data to be exchanged between an external device
and the RAM without beeing processed by the CPU

C.

It is impossible for the CPU to process data directly from an external device without passing
through the RAM

D.

A multi-processor system is a system that has at least two processors.

Feedback

The correct answer is:

A multicore system is a multiprocessor system

Question 9

Incorrect
Mark 0.00 out of 1.00

Flag question

Question text

What makes possible thge communication between a device and the CPU ?

Answer: Question 9

Feedback

The correct answer is: dedicated processor

Question 10

Correct
Mark 1.00 out of 1.00

Flag question

Question text

Among the following assertions, thick any that is true

Question 10 Answer

A.

The device controller is responsible for moving the data between the peripheral devices
that it controls and its local buffer storage.

B.

The CPU can send an interrupt directly to a device without passing through the RAM.

C.

There are three volatile memories and four non volatile memories.

D.

To start an I/O operation, the device driver loads the appropriate registers within the device
controller.

Feedback

The correct answers are:

There are three volatile memories and four non volatile memories.,

To start an I/O operation, the device driver loads the appropriate registers within the device
controller.,

The device controller is responsible for moving the data between the peripheral devices
that it controls and its local buffer storage.

Question 11

Incorrect
Mark 0.00 out of 1.00

Flag question

Question text
Among the following instructions, thick those that must be executed in privilleged mode?

Question 11 Answer

A.

Clear memory.

B.

Turn off interrupts.

C.

Issue a trap instruction.

D.

Modify entries in device-status table.

Feedback

The correct answers are:

Clear memory.,

Turn off interrupts.

Question 12

Incorrect
Mark 0.00 out of 1.00

Flag question

Question text

Among the following assertions, thick any that is true.

NB: Any wrong answer generates a penalty.

Question 12 Answer

A.
In asymmetric clustering, one machine is in hot-standby mode while the other is running
the applications.

B.

Symmetric clustered computers share storage and are closely linked via a local-area network
LAN or a faster interconnect, such as InfiniBand.

C.

In symmetric clustering, two or more hosts are running applications and are monitoring each
other.

D.

In contrary to symmetric clustering, asymmetric clustered computers share storage and

are closely linked via a local-area network LAN or a faster interconnect, such as
InfiniBand.

Feedback

The correct answer is:

Symmetric clustered computers share storage and are closely linked via a local-area network
LAN or a faster interconnect, such as InfiniBand.

Question 13

Partially correct
Mark 0.75 out of 1.00

Flag question

Question text

Among the following instructions, thick those that must be executed in privilleged mode?

Question 13 Answer

A.
Switch from user to kernel mode.

B.

Access I/O device.

C.

Set value of timer.

D.

Read the clock.

Feedback

The correct answers are:

Set value of timer.,

Access I/O device.

Question 14

Incorrect
Mark 0.00 out of 1.00

Flag question

Question text

Among the following assertions, thick any that is true.

NB: Any wrong answer generates a penalty.
Question 14 Answer

A.

A multiprocessor system increases the reliability of the system because the failure of one
processor doesn’t slow down the system.

B.

In Symmetric multiprocessing (SMP), to each processor is assigned a specific task.

C.

Asymmetric multiprocessing (ASMP) systems are not the widely used architecture.

D.

Economy of scale of scale is one advantage of a multiprocessor system because the amount of
memory addressable in the system increases, compared to a single processor system.

E.

A multiprocessor system Increases throughput by sharing peripherals, mass storage, and

power supplies.

Feedback

The correct answer is:

Asymmetric multiprocessing (ASMP) systems are not the widely used architecture.

Question 15

Incorrect
Mark 0.00 out of 1.00

Flag question

Question text

Let consider the following assertions. Identify and check any assertion that is correct.

NB: Any wrong answer generates a penalty

Question 15 Answer

A.

The user view is not compulsory for all computers.

B.

Most laptops are standalone units for individual users.

C.

For a single user OS, a high attention is paid to resources utilization

D.

The BIOS acts as the manager of the computer resources (CPU, Memory,…).

Feedback

The correct answer is:

The user view is not compulsory for all computers.

Question 16

Correct
Mark 1.00 out of 1.00

Flag question

Question text

Among the following assertions, thick any that is true.

NB: Each wrong answer generates a penalty.

Question 16 Answer

A.

If there is only one general-purpose CPU, then the system is a single-processor system,
despite the number of special purpose processors.

B.

The use of special-purpose processors is common since they turn a single-processor system
into a multiprocessor system.

C.

Special purpose microprocessors function independently to the Operating system.

D.

The operating system also communicates with special purpose processors; they do their
jobs autonomously.

Feedback

The correct answers are:

Special purpose microprocessors function independently to the Operating system.,

If there is only one general-purpose CPU, then the system is a single-processor system,
despite the number of special purpose processors.

Question 17

Partially correct
Mark 0.75 out of 1.00

Flag question

Question text

Let consider the following assertions. Identify and check any assertion that is correct.

NB: Any wrong answer generates a penalty.

Question 17 Answer

A.

A time-shared operating system allows many users to share the computer simultaneously

B.

In multitasking systems, the CPU executes multiple jobs by switching among them.

C.
In multiprogramming, all the jobs are kept initially in the job pool, on the Memory and are
executed progressively.

D.

In time-sharing systems, the CPU executes multiple jobs by switching among them

Feedback

The correct answers are:

In time-sharing systems, the CPU executes multiple jobs by switching among them,

A time-shared operating system allows many users to share the computer simultaneously,

In multitasking systems, the CPU executes multiple jobs by switching among them.

Question 18

Partially correct
Mark 0.80 out of 1.00

Flag question

Question text

Among the following assertions, thick any that is true.

Question 18 Answer

A.

On UNIX, the first system process is “bootstrap,”and it starts many other daemons.

B.

The firmware initializes all aspects of the system, from CPU registers and device controllers
to memory contents

C.

The hardware may trigger an interrupt by executing a special operation called a system call,
also called a monitor call.
D.

An interrupt is not always a system call

E.

For a computer to start running, it needs to have an initial program to run. This initial program
is called firmware and is stored in an EEPROM memory.

Feedback

The correct answer is:

An interrupt is not always a system call

Question 19

Partially correct
Mark 0.67 out of 1.00

Flag question

Question text

Among the following assertions, thick any that is true

Question 19 Answer

A.

The CPU can send an interrupt directly to a device without passing through the RAM.

B.

To start an I/O operation, the device driver loads the appropriate registers within the device
controller.

C.

The device controller is responsible for moving the data between the peripheral devices
that it controls and its local buffer storage.
D.

There are three volatile memories and four non volatile memories.

Feedback

The correct answers are:

There are three volatile memories and four non volatile memories.,

To start an I/O operation, the device driver loads the appropriate registers within the device
controller.,

The device controller is responsible for moving the data between the peripheral devices
that it controls and its local buffer storage.

Question 20

Partially correct
Mark 0.67 out of 1.00

Flag question

Question text

Among the following assertions, thick any that is true

Question 20 Answer

A.

The device controller is responsible for moving the data between the peripheral devices
that it controls and its local buffer storage.

B.

The CPU can send an interrupt directly to a device without passing through the RAM.

C.
 To start an I/O operation, the device driver loads the appropriate registers within the device
controller.

D.

There are three volatile memories and four non volatile memories.

Feedback

The correct answers are:

There are three volatile memories and four non volatile memories.,

To start an I/O operation, the device driver loads the appropriate registers within the device
controller.,

The device controller is responsible for moving the data between the peripheral devices
that it controls and its local buffer storage.

What makes possible thge communication between a device and the CPU ?

Answer: Question 1

Feedback

The correct answer is: dedicated processor

Question 2

Incorrect
Mark 0.00 out of 1.00

Flag question

Question text

Among the following assertions, thick any that is true.

NB: Each wrong answer generates a penalty.

Question 2 Answer

A.

If there is only one general-purpose CPU, then the system is a single-processor system, unless
there are special purpose processors.

B.

Special purpose microprocessors execute instructions in closed collaboration with the

Operating System

C.

The use of special-purpose processors is common since they turn a single-processor system
into a multiprocessor system.

D.

The operating system cannot communicate with special purpose processors; they do their jobs
autonomously.

Feedback

The correct answer is:

The operating system cannot communicate with special purpose processors; they do their jobs
autonomously.
Question 3

Incorrect
Mark 0.00 out of 1.00

Flag question

Question text

Among the following assertions, thick any that is true.

NB: Any wrong answer generates a penalty.

Question 3 Answer

A.

In Symmetric clustering, one machine is in hot-standby mode while the other is running the
applications.

B.

In contrary to Asymmetric clustered systems, Symmetric clustered computers share storage

and are closely linked via a local-area network LAN or a faster interconnect, such as
InfiniBand.

C.

In Asymmetric clustering, two or more hosts are running applications and are monitoring
each other.

D.

In contrary to symmetric clustering, asymmetric clustered computers share storage and are
closely linked via a local-area network LAN or a faster interconnect, such as InfiniBand.

Feedback

The correct answers are:

In Symmetric clustering, one machine is in hot-standby mode while the other is running the
applications.,
 In Asymmetric clustering, two or more hosts are running applications and are monitoring
each other.

Question 4

Incorrect
Mark 0.00 out of 1.00

Flag question

Question text

Among the following assertions, thick any that is true

Question 4 Answer

A.

There are four volatile memories and three non volatile memories.

B.

To start an I/O operation, it is not compulsory to the device driver to load any register within
the device controller because all is embeded int in the device

C.

The CPU cannot send an interrupt directly to a device without passing through the RAM.

D.

The device driver is responsible for moving the data between the peripheral devices that it
controls and its local buffer storage.

Feedback

The correct answer is:

The CPU cannot send an interrupt directly to a device without passing through the RAM.

Question 5
Incorrect
Mark 0.00 out of 1.00

Flag question

Question text

How is called the ability of a system to continue providing service proportionally to the level
of surviving hardware?

Answer: Question 5

Feedback

The correct answer is: graceful degradation

Question 6

Partially correct
Mark 0.08 out of 1.00

Flag question

Question text

Among the following assertions, thick any that is true

Question 6 Answer

A.

The CPU can send an interrupt directly to a device without passing through the RAM.

B.

To start an I/O operation, the device driver loads the appropriate registers within the device
controller.

C.

The device controller is responsible for moving the data between the peripheral devices that it
controls and its local buffer storage.
D.

There are three volatile memories and four non volatile memories.

Feedback

The correct answers are:

There are three volatile memories and four non volatile memories.,

To start an I/O operation, the device driver loads the appropriate registers within the device
controller.,

The device controller is responsible for moving the data between the peripheral devices that it
controls and its local buffer storage.

Question 7

Partially correct
Mark 0.83 out of 1.00

Flag question

Question text

Among the following assertions, thick any that is true.

NB: Any wrong answer generates a penalty.

Question 7 Answer

A.

In contrary to symmetric clustering, asymmetric clustered computers share storage and are
closely linked via a local-area network LAN or a faster interconnect, such as InfiniBand.

B.

Symmetric clustered computers share storage and are closely linked via a local-area network
LAN or a faster interconnect, such as InfiniBand.

C.
 In symmetric clustering, two or more hosts are running applications and are monitoring each
other.

D.

In asymmetric clustering, one machine is in hot-standby mode while the other is running the
applications.

Feedback

The correct answer is:

Symmetric clustered computers share storage and are closely linked via a local-area network
LAN or a faster interconnect, such as InfiniBand.

Question 8

Incorrect
Mark 0.00 out of 1.00

Flag question

Question text

Among the following instructions, thick those that must be executed in privilleged mode?

Question 8 Answer

A.

Issue a trap instruction.

B.

Modify entries in device-status table.

C.

Clear memory.

D.
Turn off interrupts.

Feedback

The correct answers are:

Clear memory.,

Turn off interrupts.

Question 9

Incorrect
Mark 0.00 out of 1.00

Flag question

Question text

What makes possible thge communication between a device and the CPU ?

Answer: Question 9

Feedback

The correct answer is: dedicated processor

Question 10

Incorrect
Mark 0.00 out of 1.00

Flag question

Question text

Let consider the following assertions. Identify and check any assertion that is correct.

NB: Any wrong answer generates a penalty

Question 10 Answer

A.

The BIOS acts as the manager of the computer resources (CPU, Memory,…).
B.

Most laptops are standalone units for individual users.

C.

For a single user OS, a high attention is paid to resources utilization

D.

The user view is not compulsory for all computers.

Feedback

The correct answer is:

The user view is not compulsory for all computers.

Question 11

Partially correct
Mark 0.75 out of 1.00

Flag question

Question text

Among the following assertions, thick any that is true.

NB: Each wrong answer generates a penalty.

Question 11 Answer

A.

Special purpose microprocessors function independently to the Operating system.

B.

The use of special-purpose processors is common since they turn a single-processor system
into a multiprocessor system.
C.

If there is only one general-purpose CPU, then the system is a single-processor system,
despite the number of special purpose processors.

D.

The operating system also communicates with special purpose processors; they do their
jobs autonomously.

Feedback

The correct answers are:

Special purpose microprocessors function independently to the Operating system.,

If there is only one general-purpose CPU, then the system is a single-processor system,
despite the number of special purpose processors.

Question 12

Partially correct
Mark 0.83 out of 1.00

Flag question

Question text

Among the following assertions, thick any that is true.

NB: Any wrong answer generates a penalty.

Question 12 Answer

A.

A multi-processor system is a system that has at least two processors.

B.

It is impossible for the CPU to process data directly from an external device without passing
through the RAM
C.

A multicore system is a multiprocessor system

D.

In a computer system, it is not possible for a data to be exchanged between an external device
and the RAM without beeing processed by the CPU

Feedback

The correct answer is:

A multicore system is a multiprocessor system

Question 13

Partially correct
Mark 0.42 out of 1.00

Flag question

Question text

Amon the following propositions, thick any that constitute a main purpose of an operating
system

Question 13 Answer

A.

To allocate the separate resources of the computer as needed to solve the problem given. The
allocation process should be as fair and efficient as possible.

B.

As a control program it serves two major functions: (1) supervision of the execution of user
programs to prevent errors and improper use of the computer, and (2) management of the
operation and control ofI/Odevices.

C.

To provide an environment for a computer user to execute programs on computer hardware in

a convenient and efficient manner.
D.

To avoid unproper use of computer resources.

E.

To ensure the security of the whole computer system

Feedback

The correct answers are:

To provide an environment for a computer user to execute programs on computer hardware in

a convenient and efficient manner.,

To allocate the separate resources of the computer as needed to solve the problem given. The
allocation process should be as fair and efficient as possible.,

As a control program it serves two major functions: (1) supervision of the execution of user
programs to prevent errors and improper use of the computer, and (2) management of the
operation and control ofI/Odevices.

Question 14

Partially correct
Mark 0.75 out of 1.00

Flag question

Question text

Among the following instructions, thick those that must be executed in privilleged mode?

Question 14 Answer

A.

Switch from user to kernel mode.

B.

Set value of timer.

C.

Read the clock.

D.

Access I/O device.

Feedback

The correct answers are:

Set value of timer.,

Access I/O device.

Question 15

Incorrect
Mark 0.00 out of 1.00

Flag question

Question text

Let consider the following assertions. Identify and check any assertion that is correct.

NB: Any wrong answer generates a penalty

Question 15 Answer

A.

A computer system has 4 components: The kernel, The System Programs, the Application
programs and the users.

B.

In contrary to computer developers, users are agents who use applications for OS.

C.
 An application program defines the ways in which resources are used to solve users’
computing problems.

D.

The hardware describes the basic computing resources for the system

Feedback

The correct answer is:

An application program defines the ways in which resources are used to solve users’
computing problems.

Question 16

Partially correct
Mark 0.33 out of 1.00

Flag question

Question text

Among the following assertions, thick any that is true

Question 16 Answer

A.

The CPU can send an interrupt directly to a device without passing through the RAM.

B.

There are three volatile memories and four non volatile memories.

C.

To start an I/O operation, the device driver loads the appropriate registers within the device
controller.

D.
The device controller is responsible for moving the data between the peripheral devices
that it controls and its local buffer storage.

Feedback

The correct answers are:

There are three volatile memories and four non volatile memories.,

To start an I/O operation, the device driver loads the appropriate registers within the device
controller.,

The device controller is responsible for moving the data between the peripheral devices
that it controls and its local buffer storage.

Question 17

Correct
Mark 1.00 out of 1.00

Flag question

Question text

Let consider the following assertions. Identify and check any assertion that is correct.

NB: Any wrong answer generates a penalty.

Question 17 Answer

A.

Multiprogramming decreases CPU utilization by organizing jobs (code and data) so that the
CPU always has one to execute.

B.

In a time-shared operating system, many processors are sharing the same Memory

C.
Multiprogramming increases CPU utilization by organizing jobs (code and data) so that the
CPU always has one to execute.

D.

The operating system keeps jobs with high priority (ready to be executed) in the hard disk
drive simultaneously.

Feedback

The correct answer is:

Multiprogramming increases CPU utilization by organizing jobs (code and data) so that the
CPU always has one to execute.

Question 18

Partially correct
Mark 0.80 out of 1.00

Flag question

Question text

Among the following assertions, thick any that is true.

NB: Any wrong answer generates a penalty.
Question 18 Answer

A.

Asymmetric multiprocessing (ASMP) systems are not the widely used architecture.

B.

Economy of scale of scale is one advantage of a multiprocessor system because the amount of
memory addressable in the system increases, compared to a single processor system.

C.

In Symmetric multiprocessing (SMP), to each processor is assigned a specific task.

D.

A multiprocessor system Increases throughput by sharing peripherals, mass storage, and

power supplies.
E.

A multiprocessor system increases the reliability of the system because the failure of one
processor doesn’t slow down the system.

Feedback

The correct answer is:

Asymmetric multiprocessing (ASMP) systems are not the widely used architecture.

Question 19

Incorrect
Mark 0.00 out of 1.00

Flag question

Question text

Among the following assertions, thick any that is true.

Question 19 Answer

A.

The hardware may trigger an interrupt by executing a special operation called a system call,
also called a monitor call.

B.

For a computer to start running, it needs to have an initial program to run. This initial program
is called firmware and is stored in an EEPROM memory.

C.

The firmware initializes all aspects of the system, from CPU registers and device controllers
to memory contents

D.
An interrupt is not always a system call

E.

On UNIX, the first system process is “bootstrap,”and it starts many other daemons.

Feedback

The correct answer is:

An interrupt is not always a system call

Question 20

Correct
Mark 1.00 out of 1.00

Flag question

Question text

Let consider the following assertions. Identify and check any assertion that is correct.

NB: Any wrong answer generates a penalty.

Question 20 Answer

A.

In multiprogramming, all the jobs are kept initially in the job pool, on the Memory and are
executed progressively.

B.

In multitasking systems, the CPU executes multiple jobs by switching among them.

C.

A time-shared operating system allows many users to share the computer simultaneously

D.
In time-sharing systems, the CPU executes multiple jobs by switching among them

Feedback

The correct answers are:

In time-sharing systems, the CPU executes multiple jobs by switching among them,

A time-shared operating system allows many users to share the computer simultaneously,

In multitasking systems, the CPU executes multiple jobs by switching among them.