CONFIDENTIAL JN2017/TCS2073

TUTORIAL 1

NAME : ______________________________________ TOTAL MARKS

CLASS/ SECTION : ______________________________________
LECTURER : ______________________________________
DATE : ______________________________________ 28

CHAPTER 1: OPERATING SYSTEM OVERVIEW

1. Define the meaning of operating system.

(1 mark)

2. State and explain THREE (3) goals of operating system.

(6 marks)

3. What are the main problems in Serial Processing?

(2 marks)

4. State TWO (2) solutions introduced in Simple Batch System to overcome the Serial
Programming problems.
(2 marks)

5. Identify TWO (2) main problems in simple batch system.

(2 marks)

6. What is the main characteristic of Multi-Programming Batch Systems?

(1 mark)

7. Explain the basic process of Time Sharing System.

(2 marks)

8. State TWO (2) advantages of Personal Computer System compared to previous type of
computer system.
(2 marks)

9. List and explain FOUR (4) major reasons for building distributed systems.
(8 marks)

10. Differentiate between Soft real-time system and Hard real-time system
(Select any one answer for each type)

(TOTAL: 28 MARKS)

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