TUTORIAL

DEC50103 – OPERATING SYSTEM

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CLO1: Investigate the background process performed by operating systems based on management
memory, resource and file to ensure the computer the computer system operates at optimum
performance.

NO QUESTION MARK(S)

1 a. Write typical system requirements for a software program and hardware 10M
device in computer system.

b. Monolithic architecture is the oldest architecture of the operating system

(OS). Sketch the monolithic architecture of operating system with basic
services like process management, file management, memory management, 10M
exception handling and process communication

c. Examine the Client-Server Model operating system structure. 10M

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a. List THREE (3) software of open source.
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b. Relate how the system calls makes a request to the operating system for
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service if pen drive has been inserted into USB port.

c. State TWO (2) differences between closed source operating system open 4M
source operating system.

d. Show FOUR (4) types of operating system structures supported by

explanations. 16M