More Questions and Answers on Operating Systems
1. What are the main services provided by an Operating System?
The OS provides several key services:
- Program execution
- I/O operations
- File system manipulation
- Communication between processes
- Error detection and handling
- Resource allocation
- Security and protection
2. What is the User Operating System Interface?
The user OS interface allows users to interact with the OS. It can be a:
- Command-Line Interface (CLI): Users type commands
- Graphical User Interface (GUI): Users interact via graphical elements
3. What are System Calls?
System calls are the programming interface between the OS and user programs. They allow
programs to request services from the kernel like file operations, process control, and
communication.
4. What are the types of System Calls?
Common types of system calls include:
- Process control (create, terminate processes)
- File management (read, write, close files)
- Device management (request, release devices)
- Information maintenance (get time/date, process attributes)
- Communication (send, receive messages)
5. What are System Programs?
System programs provide a convenient environment for program development and execution. They
include:
- File manipulation tools
- Status information
- File modification editors
- Programming language support
- Communication tools
6. What is Operating System Design and Implementation?
OS design defines the system's goals and specifications, while implementation involves writing the
actual code. Design approaches include simple structure, modular, and microkernel. Implementation
can be in C, C++, or assembly.
7. What is Operating System Structure?
It defines how components of the OS are organized. Types include:
- Simple structure (MS-DOS)
- Layered approach
- Microkernels
- Modules
- Hybrid systems
8. What is Operating System Debugging?
OS debugging involves tools and techniques used to trace, diagnose, and correct bugs in OS code.
Debugging tools include log files, core dumps, and kernel debuggers.
9. What is Operating System Generation?
OS generation refers to customizing an OS for a specific computer system. It involves configuring
the OS with specific device drivers, memory requirements, and boot mechanisms.
10. What is System Boot?
System boot is the process of starting a computer and loading the OS. It involves loading the
bootstrap program from firmware, which then loads the OS kernel into memory and starts execution.
